Application with German certificates

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1.Deadlines

   • Can I already apply?

   The application deadline for this degree program can be found below the program description on the homepage of the degree program.

2. 2.Documents

   • I take care of the necessary documents, which I have to scan for the online application.

   What documents do I need for the application?

   1. Scan of your university entrance qualificationcertificate (e.g. general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences (Fachabitur))
   2. Scan of your first professionally qualifying university degree (certificate: e.g. Bachelor's degree, Diplom I, state examination)
      
      If you do not have a Bachelor's degree certificate at the time of application, please upload the following documents: At least 80% of the work required for a degree must already have been completed and passed at the time of application. This corresponds to 144 out of 180 or 168 out of 210 credits. In addition, proof of admission to the Bachelor's thesis (stating the submission date) must be available.
      1. Preliminary overview of subjects and grades from your previous degree program and
      2. the certificate completed and signed by your current examination office regarding the status of your studies.
   3. Other documents specified in the examination regulations (see above)
   4. Supplementary application form, if applicable (only in: Computer Science, Sustainable Management, REE, Social Law and Social Economy, Environmental Engineering).
   5. Proof of health insurance ("Insurance confirmation for university")
      Membership certificates are not accepted. Please apply to your statutory health insurance company for a digital insurance certificate ("Meldung 10") for enrollment at the University of Kassel, which the health insurance company will send electronically directly to the University of Kassel. Please inform your health insurance company of the University of Kassel's sender number. This is: H0000479. If you are privately insured, you must contact a statutory health insurance company with your private insurance certificate. The statutory health insurance company will then notify the University of Kassel digitally that you are "not subject to (statutory) health insurance". See also: http://www.uni-kassel.de/go/versicherung
   6. Scan of your university semesters, this information can be found either on a certificate of exmatriculation, a certificate of study progress, a master data sheet, a certificate of enrollment or a Bafög certificate.
   7. Scan of your proof of identity (identity card or passport)
   8. Portrait photo
      A digital portrait photo is required for the CampusCard (student ID card). The photo must be similar to a passport photo (face without headgear and without sunglasses takes up most of the image area)

   • must be in 4:3 format (if the uploaded photo is not in this format, you must select a cropped image after uploading)
   • must be a maximum of 5 megabytes in size
   • must not be larger than 1280x1024 pixels
   • may only consist of one of the formats jpg, jpeg, png

   Your application will only be processed once the documents have been submitted digitally in full.

3. 3.eCampus

   • I open the website of the application portal "eCampus":
     eCampus - Register now
   • I click on"Registration".
   • I enter my details and set a password.
   • I receive an e-mail and click on the confirmation link in the e-mail.

   The University of Kassel strongly recommends activating the e-mail notification and logging into the application portal regularly.

4. 4.Application

   Preparation

   • I use a desktop PC or a laptop. The online application is not suitable for smartphones.
   • I have scanned the necessary documents for the online application.
   • I open the website of the application portal"eCampus":

   eCampus - Fill out application now

   • I log in again to the "eCampus" application portal with my user name and password.
   • I click on the menu item "My studies" and then on "Study application".

   Fill out the application:

   • I select the desired Master's degree program in the online application.
   • I fill in the online form and upload any supporting documents. If anything is unclear, I read the help texts next to the questions.
   • I confirm that my details are complete and truthful and submit my application online by clicking on the "Submit application" button. The online application page opens.

5. 5.Editing

   • As soon as my application has been received by the Registrar's Office, my application status and my application subject status are set to "digitally received".
   • I will receive all further information on the processing status of my application via an email indicating the change in status of my application. I can then find more detailed information in the application overview in eCampus. (We recommend that you activate the e-mail notification and log in to the application portal regularly).

   Procedure

   • Your application will first be formally checked: Have all documents been uploaded? Have the formal requirements been met?

   • Once the formal check has been completed, the application is forwarded to the examination board of your degree program. The status of your application changes to "In progress".

   • In the next step, the examination board checks whether the content requirements for admission have been met and decides on the subject equivalence, the recognition of previous achievements and decides whether the application is eligible for admission or should be rejected. In the case of eligibility for admission, conditions may also be imposed in terms of content.

   • The Examination Board reports the result digitally to the Master's Office.

   • If it is determined during the process that documents are missing, applicants will be informed of this by email. The e-mail will state the deadline for submission.

   • Depending on the Master's degree program, it may take up to six weeks before you receive the result. Please refrain from contacting us during this time.

6. 6.Decision

   • I will then receive either an admission or a rejection:

   • If I am eligible for admission, the application status and application subject status of my application will be set to "Admitted" and I can proceed with online enrollment.

   • In the event of rejection, the application status and application subject status of my application will be set to "Rejected". I can find the exact reasons for rejection in the rejection notice, which I can access in eCampus. I save the rejection notice.

7. 7.Authorization

   • I will receive my admission offer via eCampus. I receive an email informing me that I have received an offer of admission. I register in eCampus and can retrieve my letter of admission. I will also receive information about any conditions to be fulfilled with the admission letter.
   • I will save my letter of admission.

8. 8.Enrollment

   • I am opening the website of the"eCampus" application portal: eCampus - Enrol now
   • I log in again to the "eCampus" application portal with my user name and password.
   • I click on the menu item"My studies" and then on"Study application".
   • I fill out the"Apply for enrollment" form
   • I upload my portrait photo and enter my health insurance details.
   • I complete the enrollment process and have my semester fee calculated.
   • My application and application subject status are now set to "Enrolment applied for".

9. 9.Semester fee

   • I transfer the semester fee.

   Fees are charged each semester (administration fee, student services, semester ticket, AStA). You will find the exact amount, the payment deadline and the details for the transfer in the application for enrollment. Further information can also be found here: Semester fee

10. 10.CampusCard

    • I will receive the CampusCard by post as soon as I have transferred my semester fee.

    The CampusCard is your student ID card for the entire duration of your studies. It is also your library card, cultural ticket, payment card in the canteen, photocopying card, etc. Further information can be found here: CampusCard

11. 11.Financing

    • I find out about financing options.

    Here you can find information on financing your studies: Financing

12. 12.Living

    • I am looking for a place to live.

    Here you can find information on the student housing market in Kassel and Witzenhausen: Housing

13. 13.Start of studies

    • I can find out about the dates of the introductory events on the"Introduction and start of studies" subpage.