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University of Hohenheim 2023-2024 Admissions: Entry Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

Q: Ques: Can I work in Germany while studying at University of Hohenheim?

Ans: Yes, you can, however, you will need to submit the following documents to start earning:Graduated IT or STEM degreeValid passportOne new biometric photoUniversity report about your study historyJob contract or a concrete job offerApplication form for granting permission to stay in the countryApplication form for permission of employmentWorkplace description form

Q: Ques: When can I apply for a residence permit in Germany?

Ans: Work Permit is valid for 4 years or job duration plus 3 months. One can qualify for a permanent residence permit after working for 33 months in Germany, or just 21 months if the German language is well.

Q: Ques: Will I receive a confirmation letter telling me that you received my application?

Ans: No. applicant must use their applicant number and password to see online which documents the university has received.

Q: Ques: Is there any email id to contact, to clear doubts regarding admission?

Ans: If you have any questions, you can send them to studsek@verwaltung.uni-hohenheim.de.

Q: Ques: Will all the courses be taught online for the Winter semester of 2023/24?

Ans: Those courses that are necessary or feasible and particularly useful will be offered on-campus. The possibilities for face-to-face courses are based on the requirements of the general infection laws, the regulations of the Baden- Wrttemberg accident insurance companies, and the University of Hohenheims central hygiene. The main purpose is to limit the density of people in all areas of the university campus at all times.

Q: Ques: When do I have to pay the administrative fees, student service fee, and student parliament fee?

Ans: Al students are required to pay the administrative fees and student fees for each semester as well as contribute to the student parliament fee. The student fees do not replace other fees and charge Tuition fees do not include these contributions either.

Q: Ques: Is reimbursement and recovery of tuition fee possible?

Ans: In the case of exmatriculation before the beginning of the semester, the fee paid will be reimbursed. If the student withdraws from university within one month after the lecture begins, the tuition fees are reimbursed. If the conditions for an exception from tuition fees applied during enrollment and international students were not able to show the required documents in time for reasons for which they were not at fault (e.g. documents were not ready), any tuition fee paid will be reimbursed.

Stuttgart, Baden-WurttembergLocation

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Estd1818established year

9373enrollment

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Founded in 1818, the University of Hohenheim celebrated its 204th anniversary in 2022. The University is a public university situated in Stuttgart, Germany. The total number of students enrolled at this university is currently around 10,000, the number steadily increasing. Out of the total enrolled, international scholars have a count of around 1,500 students. Those willing to enter this university can choose one of their 40 award-winning degree programs at all academic levels: Bachelor, Master, and Doctorates.

The University does not charge an application fee
An international applicant must apply 90 days before the deadlines to be considered for admission.
Admissions are based on student’s past academic records and grades
While every document is required to be submitted online, some documents like application for admission, applications for the recognition of examination achievements, attachments, can be uploaded or submitted by email.
If your school-leaving certificate is not recognized in Germany, you will be required to attend a one-year preparatory course known as Studienkolleg.
For the Winter Semester 2023/24, University of Hohenheim will offer a full online semester till the end.
The admission is open with an uncertain limit to the admissions. Anyone who fulfills the formal requirements and completes the application process is admitted to the program.

University of Hohenheim Highlights

Application Portal	Online Application
Application Fee	Nil
Type	Public
Mode of Payment	VISA, Discover Card, MasterCard, Bank transfer
Academic Calendar	Semester-based
Tests required	IELTS, TOEFL, DSH, TestDaf
Intake Session	Winter, Summer
Degree Offered	Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral
Financial Aid	Grants, Loans, Scholarships, Study Aid

The courses range in the scope of agricultural and nutritional sciences, natural sciences, and business, economics, and social sciences. The study programs are assessed as innovative and research-oriented. Two of their pilot projects “Mobile teaching” and “Humboldt reloaded” have been awarded the Arsi Lengen Prize, for promoting research-oriented studying.

University of Hohenheim Admission Deadlines

Applications for German Universities for winter semester 2023/24 will open from April 2023.
Applications for Summer semester 2023/24 will open from mid-December.
International Applicants must apply 90 days before the deadlines of the admission form.

Term	Winter Deadline	Summer Deadline
Undergraduate Programs	30th September for Agricultural Biology, Agricultural Sciences, and Biobased Products and Bioenergy 15th July for other programs	31st March for Agricultural Sciences, Biobased Products and Bioenergy, and Agricultural Biology 15th January for all other programs.
Masters Degrees	Varies according to the course

University of Hohenheim International Admissions

General requirements necessary for International Admissions:

University entrance qualification from a non-EU state, e.g. Matura, A-Levels, High School Diploma, Baccalaureate, Atestat, Gaocao)
Should have attended a preparatory course (Studienkolleg).
Successfully attended a preparatory course and have completed the aptitude test.
Have an international Baccalaureate (IB Diploma)
Have your country’s certificates reviewed by a German degree certificate recognition office for foreign proof of education.

Application Portal: Uni-Assist | Online Application

Application Fee: None

Application procedure for International Applicants

For international students, there are two procedures to apply for admissions:

Through Uni-Assist
Online Application
University entrance qualification from a non-EU state, e.g. Matura, A-Levels, High School Diploma, Baccalaureate, Atestat, Gaogcao
Preparatory course (Studienkolleg)
International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma)
Foreign degree certificates have already been reviewed by a German degree certificate recognition office for foreign proof of education.

Visa Process for International Students

Visa Fee: 75 EUR
One should start applying at least 3 months before a specific degree program starts.
One should need to secure the number of minimum funds (720 EUR) multiplied by the number of months you will stay, on a German bank account.
One will have to attend a visa interview.
Applicants who wish to live in Germany for more than 2 months, must get the confirmation of Registration “Meldebestatigung”. To get this, the student must apply at the Resident’s Registration Office or “Einwohnermeldeamt”.
Applicants who wish to stay in Germany for more than 3 months, must possess a proper residence title. “Aufenthaltsgenehmigung” is the appropriate title, especially for study purposes. A residence permit shall be issued upon the application of the visa holder at the Alien Registration Office “Ausländerbehörde”.

Other Fee required to be shown while applying for German student visa:

853 EUR/ month= Proof of minimum funds
670-960 EUR= Health Insurance
110 EUR= Yearly residence permit fee

University of Hohenheim English Proficiency Requirements

Test	Score
IELTS	6.5
TOEFL	577
TOEFL iBT	90
TOEFL CBT	233
Cambridge EFL	Certificate of Advanced English
Cambridge Business English Certificate	BEC higher
London Chamber of Commerce	Level 3
Trinity Certificate	Level 3

University of Hohenheim Undergraduate Admissions

There are various departments of Bachelor’s degrees:

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)- engineering, natural sciences, business administration, and economics
Bachelor of Arts (BA)- social sciences and humanities
Bachelor of Education (BE)- teacher programs, etc.

Application Portal: Uni-Assist | Online Application

Application Fee: None

Academic Requirements:

Application(s) for recognition of study and examination achievements
Transcripts of records
Completed application form with the application fee
Original final secondary school transcripts with a minimum GPA of 3.5
Proof of language proficiency: TestDaf, Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang, Deutsches Sprachdiplom, TELC Deutsch C1 Hochschule, Feststellung Prüfungszeugnis.
CV
Statement of Purpose to study in Germany
Copy of Passport

Additional Requirements:

Personal Essay
Two Letters of Recommendation to study in Germany
Proof of Financial Support
Copy of Visa Application form

University of Hohenheim Graduate Admissions

There are 7 graduate departments at the University of Hohenheim:

Agriculture & Forestry: 5 Programs
Applied Science & Professions: 4 Programs
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences: 4 Programs
Social Science: 4 Programs
Business & Management : 2 Programs
Natural Sciences & Mathematics: 2 Programs
Engineering & Technology: 1 Program

Program	Admission Requirement	Language
M.Sc. Agricultural Science	Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science or a related degree An average grade higher than 2.5 Letters of Recommendation German Proficiency test	German
M.Sc. Environmental Science	Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural sciences or a related field with a natural or environmental science concentration Proof of English proficiency	English
M.Sc. Food Biotechnology	Bachelor’s degree in natural or engineering sciences (180 ECTS credits) Aptitude Test Professional Experience Interview	English or German
MSc Clinical Nutrition	Bachelor’s degree with a biological-medical focus and the grade “good” or better	German
Masters in Earth and Climate- System Sciences	Bachelor’s degree in natural or engineering sciences (180 ECTS) credits) with a German equivalent; Resume, Letters of Recommendation; German Proficiency (DSH scores)	German and English

Management & Performance, Marketing & Management, and Health Care & Public Management.

University of Hohenheim FAQs

Ques: Can I work in Germany while studying at University of Hohenheim?

Ans: Yes, you can, however, you will need to submit the following documents to start earning:

Graduated IT or STEM degree
Valid passport
One new biometric photo
University report about your study history
Job contract or a concrete job offer
Application form for granting permission to stay in the country
Application form for permission of employment
Workplace description form

Ques: When can I apply for a residence permit in Germany?

Ans: Work Permit is valid for 4 years or job duration plus 3 months. One can qualify for a permanent residence permit after working for 33 months in Germany, or just 21 months if the German language is well.

Ques: Will I receive a confirmation letter telling me that you received my application?

Ans: No. applicant must use their applicant number and password to see online which documents the university has received.

Ques: Is there any email id to contact, to clear doubts regarding admission?

Ans: If you have any questions, you can send them to studsek@verwaltung.uni-hohenheim.de.

Ques: Will all the courses be taught online for the Winter semester of 2023/24?

Ans: Those courses that are necessary or feasible and particularly useful will be offered on-campus. The possibilities for face-to-face courses are based on the requirements of the general infection laws, the regulations of the Baden- Württemberg accident insurance companies, and the University of Hohenheim’s central hygiene. The main purpose is to limit the density of people in all areas of the university campus at all times.

Ques: When do I have to pay the administrative fees, student service fee, and student parliament fee?

Ans: Al students are required to pay the administrative fees and student fees for each semester as well as contribute to the student parliament fee. The student fees do not replace other fees and charge Tuition fees do not include these contributions either.

Ques: Is reimbursement and recovery of tuition fee possible?

Ans: In the case of exmatriculation before the beginning of the semester, the fee paid will be reimbursed. If the student withdraws from university within one month after the lecture begins, the tuition fees are reimbursed. If the conditions for an exception from tuition fees applied during enrollment and international students were not able to show the required documents in time for reasons for which they were not at fault (e.g. documents were not ready), any tuition fee paid will be reimbursed.