Admission requirements for foreign students
A dual study program is an excellent option for anyone who wants to combine theoretical education and practical work experience from the start of their career.
First of all, find out what a dual study program is and how a dual study program at NORDAKADEMIE works.
What requirements must international students fulfil in order to successfully apply for a dual Bachelor's degree program?
Accreditation of your foreign graduation certificate 🎓
You will need a higher education entrance qualification (HZB) for admission to our university. To check whether an HZB can be issued, you usually need a translated (if necessary, certified) certificate of the school or university degree from your home country or the country in which you obtained the degree.
NORDAKADEMIE does not have its own recognition office for foreign degrees! As a first step, you can check on the Anabin platform to see whether your school-leaving certificate is even eligible for a HZB: School-leaving certificates with university access: Anabin - Informationssystem zur Anerkennung ausländischer Bildungsabschlüsse (kmk.org) or on Check: Hochschulzugang | uni-assist If your school-leaving certificate is eligible, you can apply for a university entrance qualification at www.uni-assist.de and then submit it with your application.
No NC at NORDAKADEMIE - but an online application process 🎉
In contrast to many traditional degree programs in Germany, for which a numerus clausus (NC) applies, universities usually rely on a special assessment procedure for dual study programs. This allows for a fairer and more individualised assessment of applicants, which is a great advantage for those who define their skills by more than just school grades.
NORDAKADEMIE also has a specially developed online assessment process that applicants first go through. The procedure includes a maths and English test, an intelligence test, a personality test and a motivation test, which take a total of around 2 hours. The grade point average of the last four half-year reports is also included in the assessment.
The language of instruction for all our degree programs is German, and this also applies to all examinations. It is therefore necessary that you can provide proof of language proficiency at level C1 at the time of application (or at the latest at the start of your studies), or even better at level C2. Please upload the relevant language certificate with your application; the certificate should not be older than three years at the time of application. For example, the Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (testdaf.de), dsh.de or the C1/C2 exam of the Goethe-Institut | Sprache. Culture. Germany. If you have another language certificate, please contact us so that we can check it.
Double application for a study place - at NORDAKADEMIE and at the partner company 👜
It is also essential to make contact with potential practice partners at an early stage. Networking at an early stage can not only help to secure one of the coveted places for practical learning, but also enables students to gain valuable insights into the professional field and assess whether the partner company matches their own professional goals and expectations. NORDAKADEMIE's free list of study places will help you to find the best practice partner for you. On the linked websites of the companies, you can then find out about the respective requirements for applying to the company.
What costs can be expected? 💸
Your wallet stays well-filled! NORDAKADEMIE is a private university, but does not charge students tuition fees. During the seven semesters of standard study time, the practice partners cover the tuition fees and also pay you an industry-standard training salary. Even during the theoretical phases on campus! You only have to cover any costs for teaching materials yourself - but these remain manageable.
There are also living costs - you will need a flat for your time on campus. You are welcome to take a look at our student residences. You will also need somewhere to stay near your partner company for the practical phase - NORDAKADEMIE cooperates with many companies in northern Germany that are within easy reach of the campus, but also has partners throughout Germany. Please note: the dormitories on the Elmshorn campus are rented on a semester basis.
Getting a little closer to the dual Bachelor's degree program at NORDAKADEMIE 🚀
A dual study program not only offers the chance of a first-class education, but also the opportunity to grow personally and prove yourself in a dynamic working environment. If you have the formal and personal requirements, you can look forward to an exciting and successful career on a dual study program!
Checklist
✔️ University entrance qualification that is officially recognised in Germany (in German translation and notarised)
✔️ Recommended: at least C1 level in German, ideally C2
✔️ Successful completion of the application procedure (instead of NC)
✔️ Contract of apprenticeship with one of NORDAKADEMIE's partner companies
If your university entrance qualification is accepted, you can find out everything about the application process for a dual Bachelor's degree program at NORDAKADEMIE here. If you have any further questions about the admission requirements, the application process or the dual Bachelor's degree program at NORDAKADEMIE, the Student Advisory Service will be happy to help you personally.