
Witten Herdecke University enrolls about 2000 – 3000 students every year. Applications are invited for the winter and summer semesters. International applicants are required to submit proof of both English and German Langauge Proficiency. Admissions in UG and PG programs can be made online through the University application portal.
| Application portal | University application portal |
| Application fees (for international students) | 50 Euros – 150 Euros |
| Acceptance rate | 10 – 20% |
| Mode of payment | Bank transfer or through credit card |
| Academic Calendar | Semester-based |
| Intake season (for international students) | Summer and winter |
| Work experience | Not required |
| Financial aid (for international students) | Scholarship |
The applications should reach the university before the specified deadline. Below are the deadlines mentioned for the following courses:
| Courses | Summer Semester (Application Deadline) | Winter Semester (Application Deadline) |
|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | – | 5 May |
| Psychology with a focus on clinical psychology and psychotherapy (M.Sc.) | – | 15 June |
| Orientation Study Culture and Society | – | 30 June |
| Medicine | 15 July | – |
| Management (B.Sc) Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (BA) Ethics and Organization (MA) Digital Transformation & Social Responsibility (MA) General Management (MA) Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (MA) & (BA) Strategy & Organization (M.Sc.) | 31 January | 31 July |
| Psychology (BSc) | 30 September | 28 February |
International students who wish to study for a degree at the university should follow the regular procedure of application through the campus management system UWE. Applicants must have skills in German Language and English Language. There is no other specific requirement for International students.
The minimum English language scores required by the international applicants applying for courses taught in English medium are as follows:
| English language test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| TOEFL (IBT) | 83 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| CEFR | B2 |
German is a medium of language for some courses and hence, applicants are required to have cleared German language exams. Given below are the minimum requirements for German language skills required for admissions in Witten Herdecke University
| German Language Exam | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| DSH Certificate (German Language examination for university admission) | At Least level 2 is expected |
| Test DaF (Test German as a foreign language) | At Least level 4 |
| Goethe Certificate | C2 |
Apply for the visa at the German Embassy at home country. The visa application will take about 2-3 months to process, so do it as soon as possible. Applicants will have to bring the following documents to get the study permit :
The university has a total of 4 bachelor courses from the fields of health, economy, and culture. For admission into these courses follow the following steps and provide all the documents mentioned below:
Where to Apply: University application Portal
Application fees: 100- 150 Euros
Admission requirements:
Documents required:
The admission requirements and process for the postgraduate applicants are briefed in the sections below:
Where to Apply: University application Portal
Application fees: 50 – 150 Euros
Admission Requirements:
| Course | Application Fee | Application Deadline | Academic Requirements | English/German Proficiency Test Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc in Strategy and Organisation | 100 Euros | Rolling admission | Bachelor’s degree in the field of Economics with a total of 180 ECTS | CEFR: B2 IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL IBT – 83 |
| MA PPE | 100 Euros | October 1 | Bachelors degree with 180 ECTS | TOEFL IBT – 83, CEFR: B2 |
| MA Strategy and Organization | 100 Euros | October 1 | Bachelors degree with 180 ECTS | CEFR: B2 |
| MSc in Psychology | 150 Euros | Summer semester – Jan 15 Winter semester – June 15 | Bachelors degree in psychology with 180 ECTS | Goethe: C1 level |
| MA in Digital Transformation and Social Responsibility | 50 Euros | Winter semester – July 31st | The applicant should have a bachelors degree with 180 ECTS | CEFR: B2 |
The admission committee decides on mutual consent. So the selection process would take about 3-4 weeks and the selected students will be notified in writing. Applicants are suggested to fulfill minimum requirements as the admissions policy is highly selective. Applicants may be interviewed for some courses.