Application (Non-EU) - Studieren in Niedersachsen

Applying for a Degree Programme at a University in Lower Saxony

You are not a citizen of the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland, and you are interested in earning a full degree in Lower Saxony? Then you will find the most important information regarding admission requirements and the application for a study programme at one of our universities here. We will walk you through the application process – step by step!

Admission Requirements

What is required to study in Lower Saxony? What is a "HZB"?

All about admission requirements

Niedersächsisches Studienkolleg

School-leaving certificate not sufficient? One extra step can help!

Earning your HZB through Niedersächsisches Studienkolleg

Application Process

How do I apply? What should I keep in mind?

How to apply successfully

Enrolment

Just one more step before you can study in Lower Saxony!

Everything you need to know about enrolling

Further Information

Admission and Application EU

Are you a citizen of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, or have you earned your Abitur from a German School abroad? Find the information relevant for your application here:

How to Apply (EU)

Student Exchange/Short-Term Stays

You are not interested in earning a full degree from a university in Lower Saxony, but you would like to participate in a student exchange or a short-term study course? Here is what you will need to know:

Student Exchange, Short-Term Stays & Language Courses

Information for Refugees

There are special regulations for people who have come to Germany as refugees and wish to take up or continue their studies. If this is the case for you, you will find the most important information & contacts here:

Information for Refugees