How do I apply?
When applying at Hochschule Düsseldorf, many things need to be considered. The correct application process, the correct form of documents and deadlines. Detailed information can be found below.
1. Where to apply
There are different application procedures at HSD. Where the application documents need to be sent to depends on the origin and educational background od the applicant - some applicants need to send their documents the university application service for international students called uni-assist e.V., others apply directly via HSD. Please check carefully in the chart below which way of application applies to you.
In the following cases, please apply via uni-assist
You have.... | In the following cases, please apply directly to HSD
You have... |
- an international secondary school leaving certificate (A-levels, Baccalaureate, etc.) and
- a foreign nationality
>> and apply for a bachelor study programme. | - a German secondary school leaving certificate (e.g. Abitur, Fachhochschulreife) and
- a foreign nationality
>> and apply for a bachelor study programme. |
- a German or an international secondary school leaving certificate and
- a bachelor degree from a foreign university
>> and apply for a master study programme | - an international secondary school leaving certificate and
- a bachelor degree from a German university
>> and apply for a master programme or a second bachelor degree (Zweitstudium). |
- an international secondary school leaving certificate, which has not been accredited (including GPA transfer) by the district government Düsseldorf (Bezirksregierung) and
- a German nationality
>> and apply for a bachelor study programme. | - an international secondary school leaving certificate, which has been accredited (including GPA transfer) by the district government Düsseldorf (Bezirksregierung) and
- a German nationality
>> and apply for a bachelor study programme. |
- a foreign secondary school leaving certificate (A-levels, Baccalaureate,etc.)
- passed a Studienkolleg or the 'Externe Feststellungsprüfung'
>> and apply for a bachelor study programme.
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- a German secondary school leaving certificate from a German school abroad
>> and apply for a bachelor study programme.
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- an international or German secondary school leaving certificate and
- studied at an international university
>> and apply for a higher semester. | - a German secondary school leaving certificate and
- studied at an international university
>>and apply for a higher semester. |
- an international secondary school leaving certificate and
- studied at a German university
>> and apply for a different study programme (Studiengangwechsel). | - an international secondary school leaving certificate and
- studied at a German university
>> and apply with the German university credits for a higher semester in the same field of study (Studienortwechsel). |
Further details about the different application processes via uni-assist and HSD can be found on the following websites Application via uni-assist and Application via HSD.
Please note: Applicants for bachelor or master study programmes in the Departments of Architecture or Design are required to take an artistic-design aptitude test. Registration for this test has to be completed prior to the regular application process via the HSD online-application portal. Please inform yourself about deadlines and contents of the different tests on the websites of the different study programmes. |
Please note: The allocation of study places for admission restricted all admission restricted (NC) bachelor programmes at HSD is coordinated by the dialogue-oriented service procedure (DoSV - www.hochschulstart.de). The DoSV is an additional required step in the application process next to the regular application process via uni-assist/HSD Please read the detailed information texts about the necessary steps provided on the DoSV website. |
2. Application deadlines
| First semester study programmes with restricted admission: | First semester study programmes with unrestricted admission: | Higher semester:
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winter semester: Mid/end of May until July 15
| winter semester: Mid/end of May until August 15 | winter semester: Mid/end of August until September 15
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summer semester: Mid/end of November until January 15
| summer semester: Mid/end of November until February 15 | summer semester: Mid/end of February until March 15
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Missing documents can only be submitted before the end of the application deadline.
3. Required form of documents
Unless they are officially issued in English, foreign language certificates/ diplomas must be translated into German or English by a sworn translator.
A list of possible translators can be found here.
You will need to submit copies of the original language as well as the German / English translation.
Internship certificates must be translated into German a.
Do not post originals of your certificates or diplomas to uni-assist, as they will not be returned!
Please read our information sheet for further details on the required form of application documents.
