Guide for Prospective

Students
Important information for applying for a
place on the international degree
programme

BSc Information Engineering

at

Hamburg University
of Applied Sciences
 Welcome!

 We're delighted that you're interested

in our pioneering, international, 100%
Christine Reinking English language degree programme
International Student
Coordinator BSc Information Engineering.
Prof Dr Lutz Leutelt  This guide aims to provide you with the
Program Coordinator
necessary information to successfully
apply for a place on the course and get
your studies off to a smooth start.
 Since our ASIIN-accredited degree
programme BSc Information
Engineering was first introduced in
1999 we have been preparing
international students from more than
30 nations for the technological
challenges of tomorrow.
What is Information
Engineering?
 The acquisition, processing and
transmission of information is the key
component of all intelligent digital
systems today.
 Examples of application are the
Internet of Things, automation
technology and autonomous driving
technology.
 Sensors provide information about the
state of a system or a given situation.
This data is transferred using bus
systems such as Ethernet or wireless
systems, evaluated by software on
micro-controllers and then compared
with databases, enabling the system to
react using an algorithm to the new
situation.
A good combination.
 With the focus on information technology,
electrical engineering and computer
science, the range of subjects covered in the
BSc Information Engineering programme
provides you with a solid basis for working
with these modern technologies, as well as
with future technologies.

 Detailed course descriptions:

http://bit.ly/2lFcQWZ 
Your professional
future.
 Our graduates are in high demand
both in Germany and internationally as
soon as they complete their Bachelor's
degree.
 You can begin your career in a start-
up, a large company or – typical for
Germany – in a mid-sized, globally
successful technology company (a
hidden champion).
 Typical positions are software or
hardware developer, systems architect,
technical consultant, and marketing
and distribution positions in the
technology sector.
 Your international background is
your trump card and can give your
future company/employer access to
new markets.
 Entry-level salaries are currently
around 50,000 € per year.
 Is this the right degree
for me?
 You should have a strong interest in
technology – the big picture as well as
the smallest details.
 You work independently to acquire new
knowledge and pursue your ideas
tenaciously, even in tricky situations.
 You enjoyed maths and the technical
and science subjects at school.
 You're interested not only in the
software aspects of modern
technologies, but also in the hardware.

Evelin
graduated
in 2015
How much will my
studies cost?
 No tuition fees!
 Semester fee for public transport in
Hamburg and the surrounding area,
discounted meals, etc. (currently:
333,50 €)
 Living costs from 500 € to 600 €/per
month (without accommodation)
 Accommodation in Hamburg is
expensive, ranging from approx. 300 €
for a room in student accommodation
to well over 400 € for rooms on the free
market.
 Information about scholarships:
http://bit.ly/2c7f89i
 Information about student/part-time
jobs: http://bit.ly/2l7i4b0
 Do I fulfil the requirements
for admission?
 The German Standing Conference of
Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs
defines the requirements for studying at
university level in Germany.
 These requirements are defined for each
country individually and are available at
http://anabin.kmk.org
 The uni-assist organisation assesses
whether you fulfil the requirements for
admission to the HAW Hamburg.
Procedure: http://bit.ly/2FgClb7
Checklist: http://bit.ly/2GW2b1h

"How many A-levels do I need, and which

ones?"
We are sorry but the HAW Hamburg cannot answer
this and other questions about whether you fulfil
the admission requirements on an individual basis.
!
Please contact uni-assist.
Proof of English
language skills
 You don't need any knowledge of
German to take the course, but it will
come in handy in daily life outside the
university.
 The following serve as proof of English
language skills:
 Recognized language
tests
Test Minimum score
BULATS 65
Cambridge FCE grade B
CAE
CPE
IELTS 6.0
Pearson PTE General level 3
PTE Academic 59
TELC English B2
English B2-C1
University
TOEFL IBT 87
(Institution PBT 550
Code: CBT 220
8226)

You took a test not listed here, or your score

was too low? Unfortunately, for legal reasons we
must insist that you take another test. Please
refrain from enquiring about exemptions.
!
 “English-speaking
countries ”
 Conclusively defined by the following
list of countries (according to the
“Majority English speaking countries”
definition of the UK Home Office):

Your country isn't on the list? In that case

!
unfortunately you'll have to provide proof of a
language test even if you completed your school
education in English. Please refrain from
enquiring about exemptions.
 Overview of the
application process
certified copies
of your

step 1  certificates,
fees

Evaluation of
 certificates
VPD

2  online-application,
step VPD + other
 documents by mail

Application

 Selection
step 3 admission

Admission/
Rejection
accept place on
 degree programme,
pay semester fee,
health insurance
 Enrolment
 Evaluation of your
1
step
certificates
 Uni-assist assesses whether you fulfil
the requirements for studying at a
Germany university
 Uni-assist calculates the grade and
issues the preliminary documentation
(VPD)
 You submit certified copies (not
originals) to uni-assist of all documents
that attest to your educational
background (school, university
semesters) but no language certificates
(go directly to HAW Hamburg)

!
Submit your documents as early as possible and
make sure they are complete! Processing by uni-
assist takes approx. 6 weeks. uni-assist's online
portal for applicants is open all year round!
 2 Applying for a place on
the programme
step

 Once you have received your VPD from uni-assist

please apply online to the HAW Hamburg at
http://bit.ly/2lm3oFR and send uncertified
paper copies of the documents to:

HAW Hamburg
Admissions Office
Stiftstraße 69
20099 Hamburg

 Required documents:
 Signed confirmation of your online application
 VPD (from uni-assist)
 Proof of English language skills (test result or
school/university certificates)
 CV, letter of motivation

Please make sure that you send all the required

!
documents! Unfortunately we cannot promptly
respond to enquiries about whether your
documents have arrived or whether they are
complete.
 Allocation of places on
step 3 the course
 If the number of applications exceeds the
number of places available, a ranking list is
compiled mostly based on the VPD grade, but
also on your previous experiences (CV) and
your motivation.
 Letter of motivation shall contain relevant
information on your career goals and why you
chose Germany and HAW Hamburg
 Any experience documented in the CV and
proven by (uncertified copies of) documents
 on job experience (internship, apprenticeship,
awards) relevant for the BA Information Engineering
 previous degrees and study experiences
 German language skills (not mandatory, but positive
for the ranking) and cultural experiences with
Germany (visits, relatives, refugee status)

will be beneficial in the selection process.

 Feedback during
step 3 application process
 You will receive feedback about the status of
your application via the applicant portal.
 You will receive your notification of admission
on the applicant portal.
 Places on the course are allocated
 for non-EU applicants, at the start of June
(for the winter semester) and at the start of
December (for the summer semester)
 for EU applicants, at the end of July (for the
winter semester) and the end of January (for the
summer semester)

Make sure the documents are complete and

!
that you meet the deadlines!

Please note when transferring the semester fee

that you bear the risk for changes in the
exchange rates or fees.
step 3 Enrolment
If you accept a place on the course:
 Transfer the semester fees and
 send a signed letter of acceptance together
with proof of health insurance and a copy of
your passport to
HAW Hamburg
Admissions Office
Stiftstraße 69
20099 Hamburg

Make sure the documents are complete and

!
that you meet the deadlines!

Please note when transferring the semester fee

that you bear the risk for changes in the
exchange rates or fees.
 Application deadlines
(winter semester)
 Different deadlines for EU and non-EU applicants
 The course begins around September 15 (we highly

!
recommend attending the preparatory course in
maths and the orientation course at the start of
September).

EU Non-EU
applicants applicants
around the around the Submission of documents
year, at the year, at the to uni-assist (around 6
latest until latest until weeks processing time)
start of June mid of April
Online application and
June 1 to July April 1 to
arrival of all paper docu-
15 May 31
ments at HAW Hamburg
~ July 25 ~ June 15 Notification of admission
Maths pre-course and
Sep 1 Sep 1
orientation week
 Checklist (Application for
the winter semester)
uni-assist
 send certified copies of all
school/university certificates 1
to uni-assist
 pay fees

!
HAW Hamburg Website
 Online-application:
http://bit.ly/2lm3oFR
2
Application for student accomodation:
Deadline:
The HAW  Apply (also without notification of
Hamburg admission): http://bit.ly/2opv3ZC
must receive
all Documents to be sent to HAW
documents
Mai 31
Hamburg Admissions Office:
(non-EU  Signed confirmation of your online
applicants) application
or July 15  CV, Motivation Letter
(EU Uncertified copies of
applicants)
 VPD
No  Proof of English language skills (test
exceptions! result or school/university
certificates)
Checklist (application for
the winter semester)

Once you have received your

notification of admission from 3
HAW Hamburg
 transfer the semester fee
send proof of
 health insurance,
 a copy of your passport and
 a signed declaration that you
accept the study place to
HAW Hamburg
 Do you want to find
out more?
Do you fulfil the admission requirements?
http://anabin.kmk.org
or
https://www.daad.de/deutschland/nach-
deutschland/voraussetzungen/en/6017-the-right-higher-
education-qualification/

FAQ uni-assist
https://www.uni-assist.de/FAQ-en.html

Information for Chinese applicants

https://www.aps.org.cn/web/

Studying in Germany
http://www.internationale-studierende.de/en
and
https://www.study-in.de/en/
 Do you want to find
out more?
Credit Transfer
In principle we can grant credit for previous
studies at other universities regardless of the
country of origin. An individual assessment will
take place once you have begun your studies at
the HAW Hamburg.
The descriptions of the modules that make up the
"BSc Information Engineering" degree programme
can serve to give you an indication of whether you
may be eligible for credit transfer:
http://bit.ly/2oncPGw