Many people dream of studying in Germany, but choosing the right university is not easy. If you are open to private institutions, University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) deserves your attention. Although it is private, it is fully accredited.
Where will you study?
UE has campuses in Berlin and Hamburg, as well as in Iserlohn. In addition, the university has the UE Innovation Hub.
Foundation stage
The Foundation program is held only at the Iserlohn campus. Applicants must pass an admission test and an interview, and show at least IELTS 5.5 (or an equivalent certificate) in English and German at A2 level. There are three tracks:
Economics (W) in English
Economics (W) in German
Technical (T) in German
Language certificates
For the main programs, one of the following is enough when applying: IELTS 5.5-6.0, TOEFL iBT 60-72, or Duolingo 100-105. The exact score depends on the chosen program.
When does it start?
There are four intakes a year:
January - 12-month course (spring semester)
April - 9-month course (spring semester)
August - 12-month course (fall semester)
November - 9-month course (fall semester)
Final advice
Thanks to the wide intake schedule, you can choose a suitable date and prepare your language skills and documents without rushing. Requirements may change, so check the university’s official website before applying.