How do I apply?
The application period for the winter semester 2026/27 starts on Monday, 15 June 2026 and ends on Friday, 31 July 2026.
Please apply exclusively via the web form below.
The following documents are required for your application and must be uploaded via the form:
- a detailed CV
- a report on your social situation (justification of the application with a description of your personal situation and special challenges in your studies; approx. 1 DIN A4 page). This can be written in German or English
- Certificate of enrolment for the winter semester 2026/27
- Corresponding proof of special challenges (e.g. severely disabled person's pass, medical certificate, residence permit, birth certificate of child/children, self-declaration)
- Proof of past financing (last 6 months: January 2026 – June 2026) in the form of bank statements and, if applicable, employment contracts and payslips, as well as future financing (next 6 months: July 2026 – December 2026) in the form of an estimate of available financial resources and, if applicable, employment contracts
Once the application deadline has passed, your documents will be reviewed in detail. If your application is complete and meets the formal requirements, we will invite you to a personal interview, during which you will have the opportunity to explain the reasons for your application in more detail. The interviews will take place between 7 and 18 September. You will receive further details by email.