Here you can find an initial overview of the general requirements and additional requirements for certain degree programs if you want to be admitted to our Bachelor’s and Master’s programs.
General admission requirements
To study in a Bachelor’s degree program at Anhalt University, you will need a university entrance qualification (HZB). Typically, this is the equivalent of a German Abitur (e.g. high school diploma or A-levels) or a subject-specific qualification. However, there are also other qualifications that permit you to study. If your HZB is restricted to a specific German state (note in your transcript), then it might also be recognized in Saxony-Anhalt.
You can start a Master’s program if you have already completed a recognized first academic degree. Please note the specific degree program requirements when applying for both Bachelor’s and Master’s programs.
More details on being admitted to a degree program can be found in the University Qualification Directive (Hochschulqualifikationsverordnung) in conjunction with the State University Act of Saxony-Anhalt (Hochschulgesetz des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt) and Sec. 1 of the currently valid program and examination regulations for the respective degree program.
Other ways to study
The Fachhochschulreife can be proven by:
- The certificate of the theoretical part of the Fachhochschulreife in conjunction with proof of the practical part (e.g. two-year vocational training, FSJ, other one-year activity (lab)). Recognition is granted by the responsible state education authority. Further details are regulated by the Ministry of Education - Decree for Saxony-Anhalt.
- The diploma obtained at the Bundeswehrfachschule in the fields of technology, economics or social pedagogy.
- The certificate of completion of the advanced course in Administration at a Bundeswehr technical college.
- Other legally recognized qualifications that are equivalent to the Fachhochschulreife.
Further information on this can be found in the Higher Education Qualifications Ordinance of the State of Saxony-Anhalt (HSQ-VO).
Qualifications for advanced vocational training, provided that they were preceded by at least two years of recognized and successfully completed vocational training:
- Master craftsman in accordance with §§ 45 , 51a and 122 of the Crafts Code,
- advanced training qualifications for which examination regulations exist in accordance with Sections 53 and 54 of the Vocational Training Act and Sections 42 and 42a of the Crafts Code, as well as advanced training qualifications from administration and business academies that are based on comparable examination regulations,
- comparable qualifications within the meaning of the Seafarers' Qualifications Ordinance,
- Qualifications from technical colleges in accordance with the "Framework Agreement on Technical Colleges" of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the currently valid version (Resolution Collection No. 430),
- Qualifications from advanced vocational training comparable to further training for professions in the healthcare sector and in the field of social care and social education professions
The exact wording can be found in the Higher Education Qualification Ordinance of the State of Saxony-Anhalt § 2 (13 e).
Professionals who, due to their aptitude, personality and educational and professional background, wish to study without having a higher education entrance qualification can undergo an assessment test to determine their ability to study.
Application deadlines are determined by the degree programs; please contact the respective course director or coordinator.
The procedure for determining the special aptitude of professionals for a degree program is divided into the examination of the admission requirements and the passing of the two-part assessment test.
1. admission requirements:
- At least two years of successfully completed vocational training
- at least three years of professional experience after completing the training; two years are sufficient for scholarship holders of the federal government's advancement scholarship program.
2. two-part assessment test:
- Written examination lasting a maximum of 2 hours per semester with course-specific content, determined by the responsible examinations committee of the Department.
- oral examination lasting a maximum of 30 minutes with content on general education and specific professional knowledge
The assessment test is passed if the grades of the written examination and the oral examination are both at least 4.0 (sufficient).
The informal application for admission to the assessment test must be submitted to the relevant enrollment office by e-mail. The following must be included
- CV detailing professional experience
- copy/scan of school leaving certificate
- copy/scan of vocational training certificate
- copies/scans of other professional qualifications, if applicable
- copies/scans of employment references/confirmations of professional experience
- informal statement that the applicant has not finally failed the assessment test for the chosen degree programme at a university in Saxony-Anhalt or an equivalent test at a university in another state within the scope of the German Grundgesetz
Prospective students with an international higher education entrance qualification should apply via uni-assist.
If you have already received official recognition of your degree (e.g. from the KMK/ZAB), please apply directly via the SSC portal.
If direct university admission is not possible according to the anabin database, please contact the Studienkolleg.
Supplementary program-specific prerequisites
A pre-study internship must be completed in the following degree program:
- Bachelor of Ecotrophology (4 weeks by the end of the 3rd semester)
An aptitude assessment can take the form of an aptitude interview or a letter of motivation, for example.
The latter applies in particular to our international degree programs taught in English.
Please refer to the page for the degree program of your choice.
Enrollment for the degree programs in Department 4 [Design] and for the Architecture degree programs in Department 3 requires proof of study-related artistic aptitude (aptitude test and/or portfolio).
Information on the application procedure can be found on the pages of your chosen degree program.
Most continuing education degree programs require one or more years of professional experience.
This applies in particular to part-time study programs and international master's degree programs.
For our dual study options, you must have a lab or employment contract with an industry-specific company for the entire duration of your studies.
With the exception of B.A. International Business, the bachelor's degree programs at our university are taught exclusively in the German language of instruction.
For international applicants, admission to a German-language degree program requires one of the following certificates:
- German language examination for university entrance (DSH level 2)
- TestDaF, level 4 (in all 4 partial examinations)
- Equivalent certificates, if applicable
These language certificates must also be provided for German-language master's degree programs.
The following certificates apply to all courses taught in English:
- IELTS
- TOEFL
- TELC
- PTE
- comparable
You’re not sure whether your educational degree entitles you to study? Please contact the staff at the Central Student Advising Service.
