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3.2 Admission to Master’s programs
If you wish to apply for a Master‘s program, you must send your application
directly to the department running the program.
To apply for entry into a Master‘s program, the following documents must usually
be submitted:
• Special departmental application form, including two passport size
photographs
• University entrance qualification
• Certified copy of first academic degree
• One official academic transcript
• Resume
• Proof of language proficiency
• Letter of motivation
• Other documents of relevance, such as letters of recommendation
Important notice: Minimum entrance requirement for any Master‘s program is a
three year university degree from an accredited institution, proceeding a 12 year
school education. Applicants who hold a four year academic degree in addition to
an 11 year school education may apply as well.
The application deadline is usually between the middle of April and May.
Further details and up to date information for applicants are available online
at www.hs-furtwangen.de.
3.3 Admission as an Exchange Student
Students from one of our partner institutions, wishing to study at Furtwangen
University as non-degree-seeking students for one or two semesters, have to
apply through their home institution. Special application deadlines and selection
criteria may apply. In such cases, admission can be granted for either one or two
semesters.
German language skills are not necessarily required of students who register for
classes taught in English or work on an individual project such as thesis work.
However, a basic knowledge of German is essential for social integration and for
daily life, such as shopping, using public transport.
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