Applying for a Bachelor's program

How do I apply for a study place?

Application for the first semester of a study program at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA) is done online only. The application procedure for non-selective bachelor’s programs differs from that for degree programs with restriction on admission. Please use the links below for information on both procedures and for the list of degree programs for which you can currently apply. In addition, you can directly access the applicant portal if you do not need the instructions.

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For which degree program can I apply currently?

Some of our degree programs are non-selective, which means that everyone who meets the requirements will receive a study place in this program. Degree programs with restriction on admission only allow a limited number of applicants.

Admission-restricted degree programs, 1st semester

The application deadline for the summer semester 2023 was January 15, 2023. Application will be possible again for the winter semester 2023/24 entry. You can apply for the following degree programs with restriction on admission starting by the end of April 2023:

Non-selective programs, 1st semester

The application deadline for the summer semester 2023 is March 1, 2023. You can apply for the following non-selective degree programs for the summer semester 2023 entry:

Electrical Engineering & Information Technology with specializations in Industrial Automation, Electromobility & Autonomous Systems, Power Engineering & Renewable Energy, Information Technology, and Sensor Technology
Automotive Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics

Step 1: Orientation test

In accordance with legal requirements, applicants must take the aptitude test. In order to register as a student, they need to take this test and submit proof of participation. You can, for example, take the orientation test was-studiere-ich . Once you receive notification of admission you need to submit the certificate of participation along with the application for enrollment.

Step 2: Application

In order to apply for admission to studies you need to use the online application form. You apply using exclusively our HKA applicant portal (registration via Hochschulstart - as is the case with admission-restricted degree programs - is not necessary). When you are finished with editing your application please activate the data filled in online with "submit online". These applications are online-only applications. Do not send the application documents to the University by mail.

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Higher semester

The application deadline for the summer semester 2023 is March 27, 2023.

These applications are made directly on the HKA applicant portal (no registration via Hochschulstart necessary). The application to a higher semester must be printed out and sent to the University by post, together with the documents which are required for the application process, by the application deadline.

Postal adress of HKA
Hochschule Karlsruhe
Studierendenbüro
Postfach 2440
76012 Karlsruhe

HKA visitors' address
Moltkestraße 30
Building R, ground floor
76133 Karlsruhe

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Second degree studies

Application for a second degree program follows the above application steps for the first semester in a non-selective or admission-restricted degree program. In addition, we require the Bachelor's degree certificate from your first degree program and a letter of motivation explaining why you are interested in the second program. Information on second degree studies and the second degree tuition fee can be found on the pages on financing.

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