Applicants' Checklist

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Further Notes:

Verification of  the international school degrees: HERE

The educational system in Germany is quite demanding, both academically and personally. For example, German students are required to complete an entrance examination which is administered after 12 years of schooling. The study program for the Bachelor of Science in International Business and Economics is exceptionally scientifically and theoretically oriented (in contrast to a Bachelor of Arts) and requires sufficient knowledge of upper-level mathematics. Therefore, we recommend that you have at least a "good" knowledge and interest in advanced mathematics to be sure to succeed in the study program.

In order to develop the necessary skills, applicants from many countries must complete one or two years of attendance at their home country's universities before they fulfill the German university entry requirements. Additionally, this year of study cannot be recognized by our program.

To demonstrate your English skills to be able to follow lectures and tasks, you must provide English skills on a high B2 level.
Recognized options HERE    IELTS code: 2727

German language requirements are not requested by the study program, but very important for getting around on campus and in Germany.
Please,  be prepared with a min. level of  A2 = ca. 400h of classes, best offline.

Application Procedure:

International academic degrees are checked by the German service institution uni-assist. Decisions will be made according to the list of the association of universities and other higher education institutions of Germany. Learn more about authentication/verification of required documents here.Given the deadline, the review of all international applications will be completed, at the latest, by the end of August. All corect applications, fillfilling the German entrence requirements will be forwarded to the university. Admission notices will be sent to applicants approximately 6-10 weeks after application.We can assure you, that if you are an applicant from a NON-EU country, you may have problems with your visa if you apply just shortly before the deadline ends.

German degree holders (apply via myovgu portal) should count on 6 weeks of proceeding with applications and internationals on 8-10 weeks.

Information about living, expenses, and study life can be found on the homepage of the International Office or in our FAQ section. Visa information below.

My Guide by DAAD

Visa:

VISA - International students need a visa for student purposes and proof of sufficient funds, to finance the living costs in Germany. The visa process can take several months. Please apply for a visa as soon as possible. In some countries applications for visa appointments can be made before you receive an admission letter, and admission letters must be shown by the day of the appointment. Please find more details about visa, finance funds, health insurance, etc. here

Check out the informationen (organizational matter) given by the OVGU's International Office here