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Regensburg University of Applied Sciences 2020-2021 Admissions: Entry Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

Q: Where do I submit my application?

Submit the application at the following address:Hochschulstart.dePostfach44128 DortmundOr electronically at www.hochschulstart.de

Regensburg, BavariaLocation

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Estd1971established year

Public

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The Regensburg University of Applied Sciences is a renowned public university in Germany. It is one of the oldest institutes in the nation. It educates around 21,000 students, out of which 1,800 are international students coming from 100 different countries around the world to study in Germany. UR offers a selection of English-taught degree programs and over 200 English-taught individual courses across many study fields.

50 practice-oriented bachelor and master degree programs in engineering, business studies, design, architecture, health, and social studies offer high-quality teaching and research. Some of the courses are admission-free, while some have restricted admissions. Application is required for admissions for courses with restricted admissions and some admission-free courses.

The university accepts admissions for its summer and winter semesters.
The applications are accepted through an online portal. However, some of the courses may require on-paper applications.
An applicant must be proficient in German as most of the courses are taught in German.
The documents must be submitted at Hochschulestart.de or directly to the university.
For a psychology course, applicants of European origin or with a German School leaving certificate must contact Ms. Wunderlich for admission details. All the other students must follow the regular admission procedure.
The prerequisite for admission to a master's program is an aptitude test. The requirements vary depending on the course.
5% of seats are reserved for international applicants at Regensburg University of Applied Sciences.
Please also note that nearly every course requires you to complete a pre-study placement of at least 6 or 12 weeks prior to starting your course.

COVID-19 Admission Updates

The university has canceled in-person classes due to the pandemic.
The campus of the university is closed for the public. However, the admission office is working.
The summer semester has started from April 20, 2020, and its complete teaching program is published on the online course catalog.

Highlights

Type of institute	Public
Language of teaching	German and English
Mode of application	Online/ offline
Application fee	N/A
Courses offered	Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate.
Academic calendar	Semester based
Intake seasons	Summer and winter
Official website	www.uni-regensburg.de/

Admission Deadlines

The international applications to Regensburg University must be completed and submitted before the deadlines. The deadlines for the foreign applicants for the summer and winter semesters are tabulated below:

Semester	Application deadlines
Summer semester 2020	January 15, 2020
Winter semester 2020-21	August 8, 2020

Master’s degrees application deadlines

Semester	Application deadlines
Summer semester	December 1/ January 15
Winter semester	June 1/ June 15/ July 15

*Note – One must note that the application deadlines may be different for some of the master’s programs.

Regensburg University of Applied Sciences International Student Application

Eight faculties offer a wide diversity of study options in the form of practice-oriented Bachelor degree courses in engineering, business studies, the social sciences, and design.

Application portal: The application must be completed through the Online Application portal or Uni-Assist portal. Some of the courses may require the application on paper, too.

Required documents:

School leaving certificate
Proof of university entrance examination (if applicable)
Proof of studies (if applicable)
Copy of passport
CV in tabular form
Declaration of consent from parents (if applicable)
Proficiency in the German language.

Pass certificates of assessment examinations (July date) may be submitted after the application period (15 July for Bachelor degree courses) up until 31 July. The VPD can be submitted until 31 January for a summer semester and until 31 July for a winter semester.

German Language Proficiency for International Students

International students need to demonstrate proficiency in the German language. Knowing at least the basics of German has two significant advantages at the Regensburg University –

First of all, as you can understand, the university is located in Germany, and a student will need German for not only studies but also daily activities round the clock.
Considering the academic point of view, neglecting some courses taught in English, all the other programs are taught in German.

Thus, you can see, you must be proficient in German to survive at the University of Regensburg. Language proficiency can be demonstrated through any of the following ways:

DSH Examinations – To start studying for a particular course, you need to clear the DSH examination or its equivalent. The level of DSH required depends on the course you are opting for. Most of the courses need DSH-2 exam results, while some of them grant admissions to applicants with DSH-1 exam results. Very few of the courses do not even need a DSH result.
B2 level – To apply for a first degree or a master's degree in German, an applicant must have a B2 level in the German language.
C1 level – Applications for dentistry and medicine require a language proficiency of C1. Also, one must take note that most of the applicants, irrespective of the course, need to clear the DSH-2 exam, which is equivalent to the C1 level.
A2 level – If an applicant wishes to apply for a German preparatory course, he or she must demonstrate a minimum A2 level in German. This can be demonstrated through certificates like DSH, Goethe, DSD, OSD, telc, TestDaF, UNIcert, onset –German.

Apart from dentistry, pharmacy, and medicine applicants, students can also opt for German preparatory courses offered by the university.

Visa Process for International Applicants

It is a matter of wisdom to check the need for a visa before applying it. Applicants from some of the countries do not need a visa to enter Germany. Visa application by such students will be a loss of time, effort, and money. To ensure whether you require a visa or not, kindly visit the visa information website

Required documents:

Invitation from a German host
Description of purpose
Evidence of finance
Proof of health insurance
Birth certificate
Passport
Biometric photographs
Marriage certificate (if necessary)
Application form

Regensburg University of Applied Sciences Undergraduate Admissions

Application portal: Online Application.

Required documents:

Printed and signed application with a photo
Officially certified copy of university entrance exam
A copy of ID card or passport
Insurance certificate
Copy of receipt of payment of semester fee
Approval decision
Proof of studies.
Proof of passed aptitude tests
Declaration for the consent of study
Proof of Proficiency in the German language.

Regensburg University of Applied Sciences Graduate Admissions

A Master's degree at the Regensburg University of Applied sciences lasts for two to four semesters. If you are going to apply for the master's degree at the institute, here are some of the facts you must be aware of.

Application portal: The graduate applicants must apply through an online portal.

Admission requirements:

Requirements	MA Philosophy	MSc Business informatics	MSc Mathematics	MA Visual Arts and Aesthetic Education
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification	Required	Required	Required	Required
Academic certificates	Required	Required	Required	Required
Language requirements	Required	Required	Required	Required
Aptitude test	Required	Required	Required	Required
Knowledge of foreign languages	Not required	Not required	Not required	Not required
CV	Required	Required	Required	Required
Letter of recommendation/ letter of motivation	Required (up to three pages)	Not required	Not required	Not required
Professional experience	Not required	Not required	Required	Not required
Port folio	Not required	Not required	Not required	Required

An applicant is bound to submit only one application form. If one wants to make any changes in the application, they must withdraw the first application before going for the second one. The students must know the German language at least up to the C1 level. Do not forget to submit a portfolio when you are applying for an art course. International students must take care to apply for a student visa in time. Before that, he or she must confirm whether they require a visa or not; that will definitely save much effort and time.

FAQs

Ques. Do all the courses offered by the Regensburg University of Applied Sciences start in both the semesters?

Ans. No, some of the courses may start in the summer semester, some in the winter semester. Even some may start in both.

Ques. Can an applicant/ student enter Germany with a tourist visa?

Ans. It is highly recommended not to enter Germany with a tourist visa if you are a student. This is because the tourist visa cannot be changed into a residence permit for study.

Ques. Why is the aptitude test compulsory for master's programs?

Ans. The university conducts aptitude tests to check whether the applicant meets the course requirements or not. It is one of the evaluation criteria of the institute.

Ques. Do I need to submit an on-paper application?

Ans. It depends on the course you are applying for. Mostly, the application process is online. But, some of the courses ask you to submit an on-paper application.

Ques. What level of English language proficiency is required for the mathematics masters program?

Ans. An applicant must demonstrate English language proficiency to at least level B2 if he or she is seeking admission for M.Sc. Mathematics.

Ques. Where do I submit my application?

Ans. Submit the application at the following address:

Hochschulstart.de
Postfach
44128 Dortmund
Or electronically at www.hochschulstart.de