Application
There are two applicant groups for applying to Bochum University of Applied Sciences. Which group applies to you depends on your nationality and the country in which you obtained your university entrance qualification (HZB).
Please upload all documents in both the original language and a German or English translation (this also applies to transcripts).
Accepted translations:
- by certified or court-approved translators
- by an authorized department of the issuing school or university
Not accepted: Translations from non-certified translation agencies!
Winter Semester Application Deadline: June 15, 2026.
EU/EEA citizen
You can apply directly through the Bochum University of Applied Sciences application portal if at least one of the following conditions applies to you:
- You are a German citizen or a citizen of an EU/EEA country
- You have a spouse or parent who is a German or EU citizen and works in Germany
- You are a citizen of Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Norway
Non-EU/EEA citizen
You must apply through uni-assist if both of the following conditions apply to you:
- You are not a citizen of an EU or EEA country
- You obtained your high school diploma abroad
(even if you took the placement exam at a Studienkolleg—this is only sufficient in conjunction with your high school diploma from your home country)
- Curriculum vitae
- Copy of your national passport (with photo and personal details)
- Proof of your language skills or confirmation of registration for a language test
(the result must be available at the latest within one month after application)
For bachelor's degree programs:
- Certificates qualifying you to admission to the degree program (including a list of subjects and grades)
Please also check the country-specific information on the uni-assist website! - Internship certificate (if required for the chosen degree program)
For master's programs:
- Your degree certificate and a transcript of your grades. No parts of your transcript may be missing.
- In order to calculate your grade, uni-assist requires the grading system used by your university for your degree program.
- Letter of motivation (for master's programs in architecture)
- Proof of professional experience (for the master's program in Management for Engineering and Natural Sciences - Consortium)
Note: Please check in advance whether your final grade meets the admission requirements.
Conversion of your grade using the modified Bavarian formula.
Please also refer to the uni-assist checklists: Applying in 6 steps.
Not all foreign school qualifications are automatically recognized in Germany. Some applicants must first attend a preparatory college (Studienkolleg) and take an assessment test (Feststellprüfung).
At Bochum University of Applied Sciences, there is an alternative:
You can take the TestAS. With a good result, you will receive a subject-specific university entrance qualification. This will allow you to begin a bachelor's degree program in a suitable field at Bochum University of Applied Sciences.
The test has two parts:
- a core test
- a subject test (appropriate to the degree program, e.g., technology, economics, etc.)
- Your average score must be at least 24 percent rank points (from both parts).
- You must also submit your school certificates from your home country.
- If you already have a recognized university entrance qualification (general or subject-specific), you do not need to take the TestAS.
- Some degree programs may have higher requirements.
