Special application situations

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Exceptional hardness

In certain cases (illness, disability), applicants may apply for exceptional circumstances to be taken into account. This subjects you to different selection criteria.

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Vocationally qualified: Studying without a (technical) high school diploma

In Hesse, it is possible to go from a career to a degree program without a high school diploma or a specialized baccalaureate.

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Application for a second degree

A small number of places can be awarded to applicants who have already completed a course of study at a German university and who, for certain reasons, would like to follow up with a second course of study.

Application for a second degree: Forward

Change of university and/or lateral entry

Are you planning to enter a higher semester?

Change of university and/or lateral entry: Forward

Lottery procedure

The lottery procedure is a process by which study places that are still free or have become free again are allocated shortly before the start of the semester.

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Compensation for disadvantages

Due to exceptional life circumstances, you may have a performance disadvantage that prevented you from achieving a better (subject) Abitur grade. This disadvantage can be taken into account in the application process.

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Withdrawal from enrollment / matriculation

Change of study program / double degree / re-enrollment

Do you want to change majors, take a second major, or re-enroll in your current major?

Change of study program / double degree / re-enrollment: Forward

Partial course of study in the teaching profession

For the teacher training programs Haupt-/Realschule and Gymnasien you have chosen two subjects in the application procedure. Find out here if you have received admission for only one subject.

Partial course of study in the teaching profession: Forward

Part-time study

Part-time study is a form of study in which only half of the specified course work can be completed per semester.

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