International Applicants
The application and admission process for the Summer Semester 2025 has been completed.
The application period for the winter semester 2025/26 will begin in April and May 2025, depending on the respective degree program.
On this page, you will find general requirements and guidelines on the application process for international applicants as well as German nationals who do not hold a German university entrance qualification. lf you are not sure, whether your previous academic education qualifies for your chosen degree program at our university, you may have a first check at the anabin databank (www.anabin.de).
Program-specific information—such as special qualification requirements, application deadlines, etc.—can be found under the "Study Programs" section at the following link: https://www.ku.de/en/study-offer
In general, the application process is conducted digitally via the KU application portal..
IMPORTANT: The following degree programs are excluded from this process:
- The Bachelor's program in Data Science
- The Master's program in Business & Psychology
All international applicants who obtained their first university entrance qualification (for the B.Sc. in Data Science) or their so-called "master’s admission qualification" (for the M.Sc. in Business & Psychology) outside the EU must apply directly via uni-assist.de https://www.uni-assist.de/:
If you belong to this applicant group, please submit your application exclusively via uni-assist.de. Neither registration nor an additional application through the KU portal is required. In fact, doing so may cause processing issues. Once your application has been successfully reviewed, uni-assist will forward your documents directly to us.
All other applicants can apply directly via our application portal (see link below).
Participation in our Intensive German Course as preparation for the DSH exam at KU Eichstätt-Ingolstadt is only available to applicants who have been admitted to a German-taught degree program at KU. If you are interested in the Intensive German course, please apply for the degree program you intend to study at KU after successfully passing the German language exam. During the application process, you will have the option to indicate that you wish to participate in the intensive course.
If you are required to attend a Studienkolleg before starting your degree program at KU, please follow the same procedure: Apply for the degree program you plan to study at KU after successfully passing the Feststellungsprüfung. During the application process, indicate that you wish to attend the Studienkolleg München.
Before beginning the application process, please carefully read the additional information provided on this page, particularly regarding German language requirements and university entrance qualifications.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Requirements
Please note that foreign education applicants can only apply for the first semester of the desired program. Upon successful application and direct admission, you will always be enrolled in the first semester.
Certain requirements in the following areas must be met for a successful application for a study place:
Bachelor's degree program "Data Science"
For the English-language Bachelor's degree course in Data Science you can find detailed information on the application requirements and the application process in the following PDF.
Master’s degree programs at the Ingolstadt School of Management
For the English-language Master's programs at the Faculty of Business Administration at the Ingolstadt campus (including "Business and Psychology"), detailed information can be found in the following PDF files.
M.Sc. Business Administration “ENTRE“ or "BA&OR"
M.Sc. Business Administration "DICE"
M.Sc. Business Administration "INTL"
M.Sc. Business Administration "FACT" and "MARKT"
For questions regarding the Business Administration Master's programs and the Master's program "Business and Psychology," please contact our International Office at welcome(at)ku.de
Master's degree programs at the Eichstätt campus
For specific admission requirements for the Master's programs at the Eichstätt Campus (other language requirements; additional documents to be submitted such as motivation letters, proof of internships, etc.), please visit the respective program pages or contact the Student Office at the Eichstätt Campus at international-admissions(at)ku.de.
How to Apply?
When applying through the KU's own application portal, the process is as follows:
• Please register first in our application portal bewerbung.ku.de. Registration is possible throughout the year. Register only once and remember your username and self-chosen password.
• Unlike registration, application is not possible throughout the year but only within the application period for the respective program. The program appears only during this period in the selection menu in the application portal!
• From the selection menu, choose the desired degree (e.g., Bachelor Uni, Magister, or Master Uni), then the desired program, and – if necessary – a specialization or specific combination of subjects.
• Answer all questions about your educational background, language skills, relevant work experience, etc., truthfully and completely. Upload the relevant documents in the upload fields. Depending on the program, you may also be asked for information about relevant internships, scholarships, etc. Please upload the corresponding documents in the upload area for all the information you provide, even if they are not mandatory fields!
• Once you have provided all the information and uploaded all required documents, you can submit your application. Further communication will typically take place through the application portal. Here, you will also find – once we have processed your application – your admission or rejection letter.
What Documents Do I Need for the Application?
This varies depending on the degree and program. A general list – categorized by degree – can be found below, and program-specific documents can be found either in the info-PDFs at the top of the page or in the corresponding program descriptions on our “Study Offer” page:
Required documents for application & Application deadline
For applications to the preparatory college (Studienkolleg) and undergraduate programs (Bachelor or Magister)
- Originals or officially certified copies of your educational qualification certificates starting with your highest school-leaving qualification
- Translation of your educational certificates into German, English or French by a court-certified translator, including proof of the respective evaluation/grading systems with the required minimum passing grade as well as the highest possible grade.
- APS certificate of the Academic Evaluation Center for applicants from China, India, Mongolia and Vietnam
- Proof of your German language proficiency (usually DSH level 2 or test DAF 4-4-4-4) (can be submitted by the beginning of the semester)
- Proof of German language proficiency on level A1/A2, if you want to participate in our preparatory intensive German course prior to your studies (participation is not possible for Master's degree programs with restricted admission)
- Résumé in table form
- Copy of identity card/passport
When applying for a Master’s degree program, the following documents in addition
- Original or officially certified copy of the Bachelor’s degree
- Original or officially certified copy of the transcript listing names of the individual modules taken in all Bachelor’s semesters
- Official proof of passing grade of the Bachelor’s degree program
- Official proof of the evaluation/grading system at your university stating required minimum passing grade as well as the highest possible grade
Applicants for a doctoral degree are asked to submit the following documents in addition
- Written confirmation of supervision of your doctoral project by a KU professor
- Confirmation of the doctoral committee that the doctoral project has been accepted
- If you do not yet have the required German language skills, a so-called DSH admission may be granted with the possibility to attend the German intensive course (the course starts only in the winter semester). A check of your documents will show whether this is possible. In order to apply, you must prove German language proficiency at least at level A2. If the doctoral project is written in another language, proof of German language proficiency is not required. Instead, you will need proof of knowledge of the language in which the doctoral project will be written. Furthermore, you require a written confirmation issued by your doctoral supervisor that the doctoral project can be completed in the chosen language.
Application deadline
For the preparatory college, applications for the winter semester are accepted from April to July 15, and for the summer semester, from December to January 15.
For application deadlines for programs at KU, please refer to the information for each program at www.ku.de/studienangebot
Advisory Service
If you have any questions regarding our degree programs, financial issues and scholarships, please contact
International Office
Building
Domplatz 8
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Room: DP8-203 | Campus Eichstätt
If you have any questions regarding application, please contact
Maria
Gerner
Head of the student office
Building
Marktplatz 7
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Room: MP7-013
Katrin
Bartels
Deputy head of student office
Building
Marktplatz 7
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Room: MP7-016
Contact
Post address:
Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt
Studierendenbüro
International Admissions
Ostenstraße 28a
D-85072 Eichstätt
Germany
Visit address:
Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt
Studierendenbüro
Marktplatz 7
D-85072 Eichstätt
Germany
Email: international-admissions(at)ku.de
Office hours: opening hours and by appointment
Please note our out-of-office message.