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• higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), subject-related higher education entrance qualification or entrance qualification for a university of applied sciences (Fachhochschulreife)
• you don't have a higher education entrance qualification but you have work experience? Find out about studying without High School Diploma.

An 8-week preliminary internship must be completed until the end of the the 2nd semester. A professionally suitable vocational training is recognized as a pre-study internship.

1) In the following circumstances, documents must be submitted electronically with the online application:

• if you have already studied in germany: documents on a previous study (complete overview with all examination attempts as well as, if applicable, exmatriculation certificate, in case of a definitively failed examination the corresponding proof, if applicable, degree certificate of the first study)
• for international applicants: Copy of the letter of admission, university entrance qualification, proof of German language, foundation college certificate
• If you belong to one of these two groups, your application will first be checked by the staff of the student registry. You will only be admitted after a successful examination.

2) After successful online application, you apply for enrollment electronically and then send the enrollment documents (see below) to the university by postal service:

• printed and signed application form for enrollment (generated after the electronic application for enrollment) 
• copy of your passport or identity document
• certified copy of your university entrance qualification (high school diploma, certificate of secondary technical school, etc.)
• curriculum vitae in table form (optional)
• for studies without higher entrance qualification: certified copy of the vocational training certificate, proof of at least 3 years of professional activity as well as a completed and approved academic advising form, signed by the faculty.
• In case of professional qualification: certified proof of confirmed further professional training of at least 400 hours and  certificate of final grade
• in the case of second degree or previous studies: documents on previous studies (certificate of exmatriculation, certificate of course of studies to date with details of the course of study, number of semesters as well as details of semesters on leave of absence, if applicable, officially certified degree certificate from the first degree program)
• bank statement with proof of payment of the semester fee
• addressed and stamped postcard as confirmation of receipt of your application (if desired)
• Please note: Proof of health insurance is only provided electronically. Please inform yourself about the new student registration procedure

You can check whether your school-leaving certificate gives you direct access to German universities or whether you need to complete additional work, e.g. in the form of years of study in your home country or attendance at a Studienkolleg in Germany. The database of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) will help you step by step. After a few clicks you will know whether you have direct access or not. Did you not find your country? Then please search the database anabin.

You want to apply as an international applicant without a German university entrance qualification for a bachelor program at University of Applied Sciences Jena? Then please apply online via the application portal of the University of Applied Sciences Jena (selection: Studienkolleg/Sprachvorbereitung). Your socuments will be reviewed by us for a  application fee.

Important information

• German language skills
• residental homes

If you already have experience in a field of study and would like to enter a higher semester, this is generally possible at University of Applied Sciences Jena. However, there are some peculiarities in the application process. You can find all information and contact persons here.