Guidelines on how to apply
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to apply for a Master's degree at the UE.
Take the next steps in your career: A Master’s degree at the UE
We are thrilled that you are interested in a UE Master’s study programme. To be accepted into one of our Master’s programmes, you have to meet our admission requirements*. Everything you need to know is listed below. Should you have any further questions, our student advisor would be glad to support you all along your journey. You can apply a year in advance for our winter semester (start: September each year) or the equivalent summer semester (start: March each year). If you have just missed the application and semester starting dates, don’t worry. We would add your application to a candidate list for the next upcoming intake. If you already have a valid student visa for Germany, you can apply within the official application deadline.
The main requirement for a Master’s degree at UE is a completed Bachelor’s degree. If you are transferring from a different university and were enrolled in a non-specialist Bachelor’s degree, you must complete a preparatory course before starting your studies. This depends on the Master’s degree of your choice.
* Please take into consideration delays in obtaining your visa when applying at UE.
Good to know
Before you apply for one of our Master's degrees in Business, Sport, Psychology or Tech.
The standard admission requirement for a Master’s programme at UE is a Bachelor’s degree. Once you have successfully submitted all required documents, we will validate them and inform you immediately once you are able and ready to start the degree of your choice at UE.
Reservation fee (only for Non-EU citizens)
Once you are accepted as a student, you will be asked to pay a reservation fee of 3.000 € (deposit). The reservation fee is a one-time payment that will secure your spot and will be deducted from the total cost of the programme. Once we have received your signed contract and the reservation fee of 3.000 € we will issue your letter of admission. This is mandatory for your visa application.
To apply, please fill out our online application form completely. Please upload your curriculum vitae, a copy of your identity card, a copy of your degree certificate (Diploma, Bachelor’s degree, MBA or Master’s degree), and your high-school diploma with an official translation into English or German. If the certificates are not yet available at the time of your application, you can submit them later. Please also prepare a motivation letter (min. 500 words).
As soon as we have received your signed contract, we will issue a letter of admission.
English language certificate
- – IELTS 5.5 overall
- – TOEFL iBT72
- – TOEFL ITP (paper based) 543
- – Pearson Test of English (Academic) 59
- – Pearson Test of English (General) Level 1
- – Cambridge English Advanced and Proficiency 160 overall
- – Cambridge Exam First (FCE)
- – TOEIC Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150
- – PASSWORD 5.5 (no less than 5.0 in each component)
- – EF SET (50-minute Test) 51 (only for students applying with an MOI letter)
- – Duolingo 100
Application for a Master’s Degree in Art & Design
Good to know
Before you apply for one of our Master's degrees in Art & Design.
The standard admission requirement for a UE Master’s programme is a Bachelor’s degree. Should this have been obtained in a non-design-related subject, we will review your submitted artistic work to see if a formal admission can be granted. Once you have successfully submitted all required documents, we will validate them and inform you if you can be admitted to the degree programme of your choice.
Reservation fee (only for Non-EU citizens)
Once you are accepted as a student, you will be asked to pay a reservation fee of 3.000 € (deposit). The reservation fee is a one-time payment that will secure your spot and will be deducted from the total cost of the programme. Once we have received your signed contract and the reservation fee of 3.000 € we will issue your letter of admission. This is mandatory for your visa application.
To apply, please complete our online application form in full. Please upload your CV, a copy of your identity card and a copy of your Bachelor’s or Diploma/Master’s degree from a university, a university of applied sciences or a comparable university in Germany or abroad. If the certificates are not yet available at the time of application, they can be submitted later.
Please also prepare a motivation letter (min. 500 words) and your portfolio. You will find the required data on the corresponding programme pages.
As soon as we have received your signed contract, we will issue a letter of admission.
You can find all information on which degree programme requires a protfolio here.
English language certificate
- – IELTS 5.5 overall
- – TOEFL iBT72
- – TOEFL ITP (paper based) 543
- – Pearson Test of English (Academic) 59
- – Pearson Test of English (General) Level 1
- – Cambridge English Advanced and Proficiency 160 overall
- – Cambridge Exam First (FCE)
- – TOEIC Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150
- – PASSWORD 5.5 (no less than 5.0 in each component)
- – EF SET (50-minute Test) 51 (only for students applying with an MOI letter)
- – Duolingo 100