Application & Admissions

How do I apply?

• If you like to start or continue a degree programme and graduate from SRH Berlin, please apply via our SRH application portal
• If you like to do a semester abroad or an exchange semester at SRH Berlin, please apply via the following link

Is there an application deadline?

We recommend that you apply by the following dates:

Winter Semester (October intake): 15 August 

• After 15 August, we can only admit you if there are still places available in your chosen programme.
• If you are unable to come to Germany for the start of the semester (1 October) due to visa problems, we will give you the opportunity to complete the first teaching block (first five weeks) online. From the second teaching block onwards, however, we only offer the courses on campus - this means that you have to be on campus by 10 November 2023 at the latest (late arrival deadline).

Summer Semester (April intake): 1 February (recommended & scholarship deadline)

• After 28 February, we can only admit you if there are still places available in your chosen programme.
• Start of the semester: 1 April

If you are an international candidate (who needs to apply for a student visa), we recommend that you apply at least four months before the start of your studies in order to have enough time to make the necessary visa and travel arrangements. 

Please contact the German Embassy in your home country to enquire about the next available visa appointments.

The following application deadlines apply to exchange students who would like to study at SRH Berlin for one semester.

What are the language requirements for English-taught programmes?

Please note that no proof of German language skills is required for our English-taught study programmes.

Please submit one of the following language tests when you apply online:

• TOEFL 87 ibt (direct entry)
• TOEFL 79 - 86 ibt (with additional agreement)
• TOEIC 785 (Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150)
• IELTS (academic) 6.5 average - please see Language Centre guidelines if results differ
• CAE (grade A, B, or C)
• CPE (grade A, B or C)
• FCE (grade A, B or C)
• Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A) 59 points
• Linguaskill: 176 - 184 (CES) - all four skills required

We are currently also accepting the following tests in times of Covid-19:

• Duolingo Certificate: 95 Points
• TOEFL Special Home Edition: 87 ibt
• IELTS Indicator: 6.5 overall

What are the language requirements for German-taught programmes?

If you are from a non-German speaking country or German is not your native language, we ask you to submit one of the following language proficiency tests with your online application:

• DSH-Prüfung (level 2)
• TestDaF (TDN 4 in all partial exams. If you get a 3 in one subtest, you can compensate it with a 5 in another subtest. You also need a total of at least 16 points)
• Goethe-Zertifikat C1 or C2 or Telc C1 or C2 (minimum grade good/2)
• Sprachdiplom (Stufe II) by the Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK), aka DSD II
• Assessment test of a Studienkolleg, examination part Deutsch
• telc C1 Hochschule

Do I need to use uni-assist to submit my application?

No, please submit your application via our online application portal. Our admissions team will then check your application individually.

I will soon be finishing school/Bachelor's degree but I do not have a final certificate yet. Can I still apply?

Yes, you can also apply without your final certificate. Please upload an interim certificate or your current grade point average. We will be able to issue a provisional letter of admission.

However, please note that we need your final certificate before the start of your studies in order to properly enrol you in your study programme.

What are the admission requirements for our Bachelor's programmes?

• Higher education entrance qualification (Allgemeine Hochschulreife or Fachhochschulreife) or equivalent foreign degree
• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of your passport/ID
• Further requirements for some programmes (e.g. text or work samples, letter of motivation etc.) can be found on the respective study programme pages

If the language of instruction is not your native language, i.e. English or German, you also need to provide a language certificate (see tab "Language Requirements").

What are the admission requirements for our Master's programmes?

• Bachelor's degree incl. transcript
• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of your passport/ID
• Letter of motivation
• Further requirements for some programmes (e.g. previous degree in certain area etc.) can be found on the respective study programme pages

If the language of instruction is not your native language, i.e. English or German, you also need to provide a language certificate (see tab "Language Requirements").

What are the admission requirements for our MBA programmes?

• Bachelor's degree incl. transcript
• MBA programmes: 2 years of relevant work experience
• EMBA programme: 5 years of relevant experience in management
• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of your passport/ID
• Letter of motivation
• Further requirements for some programmes (e.g. previous degree in certain area etc.) can be found on the respective study programme pages

If the language of instruction is not your native language, i.e. English or German, you also need to provide a language certificate (see tab "Language Requirements").

What are the tuition and enrolment fees?

The tuition fees can be found on the respective study programme pages. Once you have signed your study contract, the monthly/semester tuition fees remain the same for the entire duration of your study programme.

There is an additional enrolment fee of €750 (EU/EEA) / €1000 (non-EU/EEA) which needs to be paid once at the start of the programme.

Please find all details about fees and due dates in your study contract.

How does the health insurance system work in Germany? What kind of insurance do I need as a student?

Compulsory Health Insurance for Germany
According to the German Social Security Act, every student at a state or state-recognized university must provide proof of sufficient health insurance coverage for the entire period of study. Without sufficient proof, the student may be admitted to study, but he/she will not be enrolled at a German university.

Further information on the German Health Insurance System.

I) German Public/Statutory Health Insurance

1. Sign up for a German public student health insurance plan.
2. When you have taken out a public German insurance plan (e.g. AOK, TK, Barmer, etc.), notify your German health insurance company of your enrollment at SRH Berlin (H0001420). Your health insurance will send us an ESMV, i.e. the digital confirmation of your health insurance.

II) International Insurance or German Private Health Insurance (no travel insurance!)

1. You have a health insurance from your home country OR you can sign up for a German private student health insurance plan. This applies especially to students above the age of 30, European Health insurance Card EHIC users, AT 11 users or similar.
2. If you have an international insurance OR a private German insurance plan (e.g. Allianz, Mawista, HanseMerkur, etc.) contact a public/statutory German insurance provider and hand in:
   - a proof of your private insurance/international insurance
   - an application for exemption from public health insurance
   - your enrolment certificate from SRH Berlin (H0001420).
   The public German health insurance company of your choice will send us an ESMV, i.e. the digital confirmation of your private health insurance.

It may be that your private/international insurance is not sufficient. You will be informed about this and must adjust your health insurance plan accordingly.

To whom do you have to submit the proof and by when?

You do not have to submit any proof to SRH! Your public health insurance (or the public health insurance of your choice – when using a private or international insurance) has to report your insurance to us digitally. Therefore, please contact a German statutory health insurance.

This must be done before the Admission Check or latest by the first day of your studies!

For a selection of public and private insurances, please check the Student Welcome Guide and our Health Insurance Information Sheet.

When do I start my studies and when am I on semester break?

Please find an overview of all important dates and lecture periods in the academic calendars of our schools: Please find them here.

When does the Welcome Week take place?

The Summer Semester 2023 Welcome Week takes place from 3 - 6 April 2023.

What is happening during the Welcome Week? Programmes of the individual schools:

• Berlin School of Popular Arts
• Berlin School of Design and Communication
• Berlin School of Management
• Berlin School of Technology
• Dresden School of Management
• SRH Campus Hamburg

When will the Admission Check for the Summer Semester 2023 take place?

During the Admission Check, we check your original documents.

Main check:

• Wednesday, 29 March 2023 to Friday, 31 March 2023 from 9 am - 3 pm each day
• Tuesday, 4 April 2023 from 12 - 3 pm

Check for Late Arrivals:

• From Monday, 10 April 2023 every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am - 12 pm
• The last date for the Admission Check and thus also the last day of admissions is Monday, 15 May 2023 from 10 am - 12 pm

What do I need to think about? Are there any deadlines? Where can I find more information to help me start my studies?

We have put together a to-do list for you. It provides information regarding the most important things you need to think about in the first week and in your first semester:

• To-do list for students with EU and other citizenships
• To-do list for exchange students
• To-do list for German citizens (in German)

We have put together further helpful information for you about studying and starting your studies in the Student Welcome Guide:

• Student Welcome Guide | Study location: Berlin
• Student Welcome Guide | Study location: Dresden
• Student Welcome Guide | Study location: Hamburg

I have questions about equal opportunities for students at the university

At SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences, we want all students to be treated with tolerance and respect, regardless of ethnic, religious and social backgrounds. International students generally receive the same starting conditions as German students. This also applies to students with disabilities or chronic illnesses. At our university students are treated on an equal footing, regardless of health conditions.
Bringing people from different backgrounds and therefore different life experiences together opens us up to multiple perspectives which increases our ability to create and innovate as well as our productivity.

Dr. Jana Stolz-Römmermann is the equality and integration officer at SRH Berlin. She advocates for compliance with equal opportunity policies at the university. In addition, she offers consultation hours on the topics of equality and integration for all students and employees.