Application
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You think ”Yes, I want to study at Karlshochschule International University!”? Then the first step into your new future has been made. The following steps – which requirements you have to meet, how to apply and more – will be explained in the near future!
Requirements
Would you like to do your Master's studies at Karlshochschule International University? Good Idea! The program is open to students who have completed a 3-year degree program in business administration or economics with an above-average grade and wish to prepare for a leading position in business or society.
Furthermore we require proof that you have the necessary English proficiency. You have to have a level of C1 according to the Common European Framework for Languages (IELTS 6.5 or Internet-based TOEFL 100 points).
In exceptional cases, admission is possible via a first university degree in an area closely linked to economics or management, e.g. studies of law, economic sociology, industrial engineering and management, or organizational psychology. In this case, you have to present evidence of an above-average grade point average in the relevant leadership essentials (management, quantitative methods, strategy, resources management and finance) covering at least 27 ECTS credits or evidence of relevant skills validated in an equivalency assessment performed by the Admissions Committee of Karlshochschule. You also have the possibility to attend modules of the Bachelor's programs to cover the 27 ECTS credits.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact our academic counselors at info@karlshochschule.de or at +49 (0)721 1303 500.
Formal Application
The application deadline for the fall semester is 31 May for non-EU applicants and 15 September for EU applicants. For the spring semester EU applicants may apply until 15 February and non-EU applicants until 15 October. In special cases, an application beyond the deadline is possible after prior consultation with our admissions team.
Do you have a Bachelor's degree from a German university?
You should hand in the following documents in English language:
- Application for admission with a passport-sized photograph
- University Diploma and Final Transcript
- Summary of your Bachelor Thesis (1-2 pages)
- Proof of language proficiency
- Letter of motivation
- Curriculum Vitae in tabular form
- Copy of your passport if you are not a German citizen
- Additional Certificates (e.g. about internships, extracurricular activities)
Please send your application documents to the following address:
Karlshochschule International University
Student Admissions Service
Karlstraße 36-38
D-76133 Karlsruhe
If important documents are missing we will inform you so that you hand them in as soon as possible. Your application can only be processed if it is complete.
If you are invited for the Assessment Center, a processing fee of 100,- EUR has to be paid. In case of successful admission this amount will be deducted from the first monthly tuition fee. The processing fee does not apply to absolvents of Karlshochschule International University.
Do you have a Bachelor's degree from a foreign university?
You should hand in the following documents in English language:
- Application for admission with a passport-sized photograph
- University Diploma and Final Transcript
- Summary of your Bachelor Thesis (1-2 pages)
- Proof of language proficiency
- Letter of motivation
- Curriculum Vitae in tabular form
- Copy of your passport if you are not a German citizen
- Additional Certificates (e.g. about internships, extracurricular activities)
Your formal application is going to be processed by a certification office called uni-assist e.V. uni-assist e.V. is going to check if your application documents are complete and if your application meets the formal admission criteria.
Please send your application documents to the following address:
Karlshochschule International University
c/o uni-assist e.V.
Helmholtzstraße 2 – 9
10587 Berlin, Germany
You can also send an Online application via www.uni-assist.de. If important documents are missing uni-assist e.V. will inform you so that you hand them in as soon as possible. Your application can only be processed if it is complete.
uni-assist e.V. charges a fee for checking your documents. Your application is going to be processed after you have paid the processing fee. Therefore it is important that you transfer it to uni-assist e.V. at the same time as you send your application. You can find more information about the fees and payment on the web page of uni-assist e.V.. For the further application procedure at Karlshochschule no additional fees are going to be charged.
Important: once uni-assist e.V. has confirmed that your application meets the formal admission criteria and has forwarded your application to Karlshochschule you can already apply for a visa at the German consulate in your home country.
Important documents
- Application form for applicants with a degree from a German universityApplication form for applicants with a degree from a foreign university
Important links
After the formal application
What's next?
Once the assessments have shown that your application meets our formal admission requirements, you will be invited to participate in an assessment center.
The Assessment Center
During the one day assessment center you have the opportunity to convince our professors and the representatives from the industry and business life about your talents, skills and motivation for the Master's Program in Leadership. The goal is to get to know you as a person and identify your potential for a challenging managerial function.
The assessment centre comprises written assignments, group discussions, teamwork, presentations and one-to-one interviews. The size of the group does not usually exceed six persons. Applicants are informed on the exact program for the assessment centre in the invitation. The number of admitted students is based on the entry capacity of the study program.
In justified cases applicants from abroad may be asked to participate in an individual Online interview (VoIP) instead of our assessment center.
Expenses and Benefits
Furthermore, all students have to pay € 52,70 per semester for the Karlsruhe student union.
We believe that tuition fees are not costs, but rather an investment. As a Karlshochschule International University student you have bright future perspectives.
There are numerous options to receive financial support – e.g. scholarships and student loans.
Financing your studies
- More information on financing your studies will be available here shortly.
Financial Support
As our university is an applied institution, there is the possibility to receive the “Federal Education and Trainings Assistance Act for university students” (BAföG) if you meet the requirements. You can receive information from regional agencies for educational support.
Accommodation Service
We can assist you during your search for the right accommodation. Please contact us as soon as possible to have enough time to make the right accommodation available for you.