Admission for foreign students

To study in Germany, you have to prove that you have a good command of the German language. The only exception to this rule are the international programs taught in English. The easiest way to learn the German language is, of course, by being in Germany. In many countries of the world, Germany's Goethe Institutes offer language instruction at all levels. They also conduct preparatory courses for higher level examinations. Deutsche Welle offers free language courses via the internet. The beginners course "German - Why not?" is available in more than 30 languages. More details you can find here: Admission.

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Admission requirements

The Registrar's Office admits foreign students to the universities. The entrance application must be submitted by January 15 each year for the summer semester (beginning on March 1) and by July 15 for the winter semester (beginning on September 1).

The following documents should be enclosed along with the application:
- a certified copy of the certificate for admission to higher education or in other words the foreign high school qualification
- a translation (from an official translator) of the high school certificate
- a passport-size photograph
- bio-data with exact information about one's education (schools visited, exams taken etc)
- proof of higher studies attended till now if applicable
language certificate as proof of required German language knowledge
- an officially certified photocopy of the assessment test to determine the eligibility of foreign applicants to studies at institutions of higher education in Germany with subjects and mark list, if the test has been taken

The equivalence examination of educational qualifications obtained abroad is the responsibility of

Hochschule Bremerhaven
University of Applied Sciences
Immatrikulations- und Prüfungsamt
An der Karlstadt 8
D - 27568 Bremerhaven

German language ability must be proven in the "German Language Examination for University Admission of Foreign Students" (DSH). Admission requirement for the DSH is the proof of language ability corresponding to intermediate level and the equivalence examination of the Senator for Education, Science, Art and Sport.

The DSH examination need not be taken if one of the following examinations have already been passed:
- the Intermediate or Advanced German Language Diploma of the Goethe Institute,
- the Central Advanced Examination of the Goethe Institute, or
- another language examination recognised as being equivalent.

Attendance at the Goethe Institute may be at home or in Germany.

Goethe Institute
Fedelhören 78
D-28203 Bremen

++49-421-360810
++49-421-325242
bremen@goethe.de

Further information about the admission of foreign students can be obtained from the
Admissions and Examinations Office
Tel. +49-471-4823-128,
Email: application@hs-bremerhaven.de
or
Patricia Gebhardt
(Tel. +49-471-4823-133, Email: gebhardt@hs-bremerhaven.de)
or
Tuula van Vloten
(Tel. +49-471-4823-103, Email: tvloten@hs-bremerhaven.de).

Applicants from EU Member States or countries with which a relevant agreement has been met do not require a visa for entry into Germany. They should contact the Immigration Office in Bremerhaven upon arrival to obtain a residence permit.

Administrative Police
Department of Immigration
Postal address: City of Bremerhaven
Local police authorities
Administrative Police
Department of Immigration
P.O. Box 21 04 25
D-27525 Bremerhaven
Administrative office: Hinrich-Schmalfeldt-Straße,
D-27576 Bremerhaven,
Stadthaus 7, 1st and 2nd floor
Telefax: ++49-471-953-2509 / 2529
Opening hours:
Mondays 8.00 - 12.00 and 15.00 - 18.00
Wednesdays and Fridays 8.00 - 12.00
Contact: Mrs. Schroeder (Departmental Manager)
2nd floor, Room 201
Telephone: ++49-471-953-2500
Telefax:++49-471-953-2540
Email: sylvia.schroeder@magistrat.bremerhaven.de

All other students require a visa for study purposes for entry into Germany (residence permit in the form of a passport stamp). Under no circumstances should a student enter the country on a tourist visa since this cannot be converted later into a visa for study purposes. The visa application should be submitted to the German Embassy or one of the German consulates.