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Flensburg University of Applied Sciences Admissions 2020-21: Requirements & Deadline

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Admissions at the Flensburg University of Applied Sciences are invited in the Summer and Winter season. Presently, the university offers a selective number of undergraduate and graduate programs. In total, the university offers 24 programs. Flensburg University of Applied Sciences' admission process is managed through the Uni-ASSIST application portal. Both international and domestic applicants are advised to submit their applications before the deadlines issued by the university.

Prospective students can apply at the Myassist portal on the uni-assist website.
Applicants must submit their applications by January 1 or July 1 according to their target admission session.
The university intakes admissions for both summer and winter semesters. However, most of the bachelor courses (except Business Studies, Marine Engineering and Maritime Transport, Nautical Sciences and Logistics and Energy Engineering) commence only in the winter semester.
Along with uploading scanned documents, students are also required to post their certified copies to the uni-assist office. Students must never post their original manuscripts and certificates at the time of application.
Selected applicants must apply for residence hall accommodation by January 15 and July 15.
The percentage of international students is approximately 5%.
Applicants are required to submit the application fee of EUR 75. For multiple programs, an additional EUR 30 per application is charged.
The university offers programs in two languages- German and English. However, no program is taught in bilingual language.

Due to the COVID pandemic, Flensburg University is following an online-only application method at the uni-assist portal for admissions in the winter session 2020-2021. Therefore students are not required to post their certified copies of transcripts to the uni-assist office. They can simply upload all the required documents online. However, students may be required to submit original transcripts after receiving admission.

Highlights

Application Portal	Uni-ASSIST
Application Fee	EUR 75 for a single program
Mode of Payment	Bank transfer/ credit card
Academic Calendar	Semester-based
Intake Seasons	Winter and Summer
Interview	Required for admission in the professional program

Flensburg University of Applied Sciences Admission Deadlines

Academic sessions for 2021 at the university begin in the Summer and Winter. The admission deadlines for each semester are fixed. While international applicants can apply by the regular admission deadline, it is recommended that they submit their applications by the early admission deadline. The admission deadlines for both semesters are given below:

Intake Semester	Early Admission Deadlines	Regular Admission Deadlines
Summer	November 15, 2020	January 1, 2021
Winter	May 15, 2021	July 1, 2021

Early deadlines are declared by the university for international students so that they have ample time to apply for a student visa or find necessary accommodation.
Students are advised to submit their applications three to six weeks before the mentioned deadlines to leave sufficient time to make inquiries or submit additional documents.

Admission Process for International Students

Flensburg University has around 4000 student enrollments out of which 5% constitute international students. The university offers admissions to international students granted that they fulfill the eligibility criteria laid out by the university. With a strong academic record and proficient grades, international students have a fair chance of getting accepted.

Admission portal: UNI-assist

Application fees: 75 Euros

Admission requirements- students must fulfill the minimum academic requirements and eligibility criteria of their target course. Admission requirements are similar for domestic and international applicants. However, international applicants are required to submit some additional documents.

Certified and translated transcripts (if not in English or German)
Bachelor’s degree (if applying for masters)
Student visa and passport
letters of recommendation and work experience
Statement of purpose
English or German proficiency scores

Language Proficiency Requirements

All the programs taught at the Flensburg University of Applied Sciences are either in German or in English. Therefore the university requires international applicants to demonstrate a certain level of fluency in these languages. Applicants are recommended to check the program page to know the medium of instruction of the program.

German Language Proficiency

International students applying for courses taught in German like masters in applied bio and food sciences, systems engineering, etc must fulfill the German proficiency requirements laid out by the university. The proficiency certificate must correspond with level C of the CEFR (Common European Framework of references of language). Students can produce the following proficiency certificates at the time of application

German language examination II
GDS, KDS or ZOP issued by Goethe Institute
Certificate of an assessment test for foreign student applicants

Some of the other proficiency test scores include:

Test Name	Minimum Score Required
German Conference of State Ministers of Education Certificate	Level 2
German language test for foreign student applicants	DSH-2 or DSH-3
Test in German as a foreign language for international student applicants	Level 4
Assessment test for foreign student applicants	Passed
German language examination II	Passed
German supreme State authority	Passed

English Language Proficiency

Flensburg University offers undergraduate and graduate courses in both English and German. Students are advised to verify the language of instruction and subsequent language requirements of their applied course. International students are required to submit their English proficiency scores if they are applying for English taught programs. Students can submit

A 7 point (German grading system) or equivalent in English on a secondary school leaving certificate
Proof of having spent one year in an English speaking country
Proof5 of attending sufficient classes taught in English.

Students can also submit the following proficiency test scores:

Tests	Minimum scores
IELTS	5.0
TOEFL (internet-based test)	61
Cambridge First Certificate	Passed
German Fachhochschulzugangsberechtigung	7

The applicant needs to spend a minimum one year in the English-speaking country
A certificate that states the number of classes attended by the applicant.

Visa Information for International Students

Selected students are advised to apply for a German visa as soon as they get their letter offer.

Application fee: 75 Euros

Application process:

Students are required to contact the nearest German embassy or consulate to book an appointment in order to apply for a student visa.
They must download the application form and collect the required documents with two sets of photocopies as mentioned on the embassy website. Students must also carry their original certificates at the time of the appointment.
Students can also fill their applications online. However, they must also schedule an interview with a German mission or at the application center.
Students should also fulfill the necessary biometric photo test requirements at the nearest VFS center
Some embassies accept only demand drafts as a mode of application payment. Students must make sure to check the mode of payment of their target application center.

Documents required:

A valid passport and three passport size photos
A cover letter or an explanation letter
Letter of acceptance from the university
Previous Original transcripts along with their translations (if they are not in German or English)
Proof of financial security
Proof of language proficiency in English and/or German
Travel health insurance

The application process may take up to six to eight weeks. Students are notified of their acceptance or rejection through post or e-mail. Apart from the student visa, non-EU students need to get a residence permit from the local authorities in Germany if the applicant is planning to stay for longer than 3 months. The entire visa process may take up to 2 months. The applicants need to keep track of the status of the application form. The university has been very selective in the admission procedure. Only those students are accepted who not only fulfill the admission requirements but, show great academic potential.

Flensburg University of Applied Sciences Undergraduate Admissions

Flensburg University offers multiple undergraduate courses in business administration and applied sciences. Prospective students can apply by registering online at the uni-assist application portal and selecting their preferred course of study.

Application Portal – Uni-ASSIST

Application fee – EUR 75 (single program)

Admission process: Students can register online on the uni-assist application portal to submit their applications.

Upload the necessary documents, transcripts and certificates as mentioned by the Myassist portal
Students are also required to post/mail the certified copy of transcripts along with the signed application form to the uni-assist office.
Applicants must not send their original certificates to the office as the submitted documents are not returned to the applicants.

Admission requirements:

High School certificate
Mark sheets and certificates from a certified board of secondary education (and their translations)
Language proficiency tests for international students
Optional – letter of references
Statement of purpose
Updated CV

Flensburg University of Applied Sciences Graduate Admissions

The university offers 10 graduate programs to international students. All the programs have similar admission requirements. Applicants must note that each graduate program is taught in either German or English. Therefore, it is recommended that international applicants check the language of instruction before applying for a particular program. Some of the popular graduate programs offered by the university are System Engineering, Intermedia & Marketing, Business Management, and Automation Engineering.

Application Portal: Uni-ASSIST

Application Fee: EUR 75

Academic Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in the required field or it's equivalent with the minimum 2.5 GPA.
Relevant work experience of minimum 2 years
Students with less than 210 credit points in their bachelor’s degree can make up by completing business modules as laid out by the university.
Applicants can also be called for online interviews.

Documents required:

Tabular CV
A completed admission application
Two or more favorable letter of references
English and German proficiency scores for international students
Copies of Relevant Transcripts and certificates (translated if not in English or German)
Statement of purpose

Some of the admission requirements for popular graduate programs include

Requirements	Applied bio and food sciences	Systems engineering	Applied computer science	International technical communication
English proficiency	B2 Level	Not required	Not required	C2 Level
German proficiency	C1 level	Required	Required	Required
Minimum credit points or GPA	210 CP	210 CP	210 CP	210 CP
Work experience	2 years	Not required	2 years	Not required
Letter of references	minimum 2	minimum 2	minimum 2	minimum 2
Interviews	recommended	recommended	recommended	recommended

Admissions are granted to applicants showing immense academic capabilities, strong references, and future potential. The uni-assist portal takes around 5-6 weeks to process your applications. Evaluation results and offer letters are sent to the prospective applicants through e-mail or by post. Students can keep track of their applications at their uni-assist registered accounts. Inquiries can be made about your application through the contact form on their website or by contacting the uni-assist office at +49 30 201 646 001 and providing them with your assigned uni-assist application number. Students are advised to send their applications early to leave sufficient time for inquiries and visa process.

FAQs

Ques. Should I have proficiency in both English and German to study at Flensburg University?

Ans. Proficiency in both the languages is recommended. However, different courses may have different languages as the medium of instruction. Applicants are recommended to check target course requirements and submit their proficiency scores accordingly.

Ques. Can students with less than 210 CP in their undergraduate degree get admissions in master programs?

Ans. Yes, applicants may be admitted to the master’s degree program under the condition that they complete special modules as laid out by the university.

Ques. Should I send my transcripts to the university or the uni assist portal?

Ans. Applicants are required to submit their certified copies to the uni- assist portal. Original transcripts must not be mailed.