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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How to apply?

Application for the first semester of a study program at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA) is done online only. The application portal is open since April 29, 2024 for entry in winter semester 2024/25.

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.

Non-selective, first semester
Advance semester
Second degree studies
Admission-restricted, first semester

Non-selective programs, 1st semester

The application deadline for the winter semester 2024/25 is September 15, 2024. You can apply for the following non-selective degree programs:

Construction Management & Economics
Data Science
Electrical Engineering & Information Technology (English-language)
Electrical Engineering & Information Technology with specializations in Industrial Automation, Electromobility & Autonomous Systems, Power Engineering & Renewable Energy, Information Technology, and Sensor Technology
Automotive Engineering
Geodesy & Navigation
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Environmental Civil Engineering
Environmental & Geo-Information Management
Transportation Management
Industrial Engineering and Management

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 orientationtest 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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Admission-restricted degree programs, 1st semester

The application deadline for the winter semester 2024/25 is July 15, 2024. You can apply for the following degree programs with restriction on admission:

Step 1: Orientation test

Step 2: Application

You can only apply for admission to these degree programs using the online application form. Do not send the application documents to the university by post.

Register at the application portal hochschulstart.de (either directly via the link or via the HKA application portal)
Register and apply at the HKA application portal using the registration data from Hochschulstart
Activate the application at the end using the "Submit online" button.

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Special feature for the Information Design degree program

You need to do a set task to apply for the Information Design study program: set task

Special feature for the Business Administration & Engineering and International IT Business programs

You need to submit a motivation letter to apply for the Business Administration & Engineering or International IT Business study program. Please use the following form: form for motivation letter

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Higher semester

The application deadline for the winter semester 2024/25 is October 7, 2024.

These applications are made directly on the HKA applicant portal (no registration via Hochschulstart necessary). In the following, 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 address 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.

No idea what to study? The Student Advisory Service can help.

Maybe just try something? Our orientation semesters

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