International Applicants
The application and admission process for the 2025/26 winter semester has been completed.
The application period for the 2026 summer semester will begin in early December 2025.
Please note that only very few of our degree programs start in the summer semester. Applications for programs that only begin in the winter semester (this includes all Bachelor’s programs as well as most Master’s programs) are not possible for the summer semester.
For information on application deadlines for international applicants, please always refer to the English website: https://www.ku.de/en/study-offer.
The German Intensive Course (DSH preparation) at KU Eichstätt-Ingolstadt also only starts in the winter semester. Therefore, an application for a degree program with the preliminary German Intensive Course is generally not possible for the summer semester.
Studienkolleg
Starting November 1, 2025: Applicants who must attend the Studienkolleg Munich before beginning their Bachelor’s program and who would like to begin Studienkolleg already in the upcoming summer semester should send an email to international-admissions(at)ku.de, as the application for Studienkolleg in the summer semester cannot be processed through the KU application portal.
Digital Application and Admission Procedure for International Applicants – Summer Semester 2026
As a rule, applications are submitted digitally through KU’s own online application portal.
Important Exception:
The Master’s program in Business Administration with all four specializations offered in the summer semester (ENTRE, BA&OR, FACT, MARKT).
For this program, the following group must apply exclusively via https://www.uni-assist.de/:
All international applicants who obtained their Master entrance qualification (generally their first Bachelor’s degree relevant to the Master’s program in Business Administration) outside the EU.
If you belong to this group, please submit your application only via www.uni-assist.de. Neither registration nor an additional application in the KU portal is required. In fact, this would cause problems in processing your application. Your application documents will be forwarded to us directly by uni-assist after successful verification. Please note that KU is not currently participating in the VPD procedure.
All other applicants with an international secondary school and/or higher education degree can apply directly through KU’s own application portal (link and further information below).
Important Notes on the Application Process
- A degree program will only appear in the portal once the application period for that program has officially started. Only then will you be able to begin your application.
- Please complete the application process by answering all questions and uploading all required documents.
- The entire procedure – including the review of your application and notification of admission or rejection – is carried out digitally via the application portal.
Before starting your application, please carefully read the additional information on this page, especially regarding the German language requirements and the recognition of your university entrance qualification.
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 Campus
For the English-language Master's programs at the Ingolstadt Campus 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. 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
Armelle
Langenwald
International degree seeking students coordinator - Campus Ingolstadt
Building
Hauptbau
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Room: HB-209
Alice
Rohn
International degree seeking students coordinator - Campus Eichstätt
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 26
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.