Leibniz University of Hannover, Germany Admissions: Admission Deadlines, International Admissions Process & Requirement, Visa Information

Leibniz University of Hannover International Student Admissions

International applicants are required to create their applications after registering at Uni-assist. Some graduate programs require the completion of admission applications through the university portal. Applicants are required to electronically upload the academic transcript records to the uni-assist-portal along with relevant certificates, language proficiency proof, passport, curriculum vitae, etc.

An application fee of 75 EUR is required to complete the 1st application and 30 EUR may be required for each additional application in the same semester. The application deadline for undergraduate programs is similar for both semesters, unlike graduate programs.

International Application Portal - Uni-assist for all freshmen applicants and some graduate applicants. Graduate programs require you to apply through LUH Online Portal.

International Admission Application Requirements

• Completed online application form
• Official high-school transcripts & academic records to apply for bachelor programs.
• Higher education entrance qualification (HZB) for bachelor's admission is required.
• University entrance qualification – High school diploma
• Transcripts of records of all previous studies are mandatory for graduate programs.
• A bachelor’s degree certificate or degree in a related subject is required to apply for master’s programs.
• School Leaving Certificate –equivalent to German ‘Abitur’
• Tests to study in Germany
• Graduate programs may require a language proficiency certificate of both i.e. German and English.
• English proficiency for English-language Master Programs
• CV is mandatory for graduate programs.
• Valid Passport
• Some graduate programs may have additional requirements such as a letter of recommendation, Internship experience, or expert opinion, etc.
• International student health insurance

International applicants can contact the university via studienberatung@uni-hannover.de in case they have any questions or queries about their admission application.

German Language Proficiency Requirements

All undergraduate international applicants are required to submit a German proficiency certificate to become eligible for admission. Graduate applicants, however, may or may not require German skills proof depending upon their program of interest. However, a large number of graduate programs require a German language certificate.

Below is given an overview of German language proficiency by some relevant academic programs-

English Language Proficiency Requirements

All international applicants are required to provide an English language proficiency certificate for programs having English as their medium of instruction or English as the core subject of the program of interest. Mostly, graduate programs require English language skills. Some master programs also require language proficiency proof of both languages, i.e. German and English at the same time.

Below is given the level of proficiency required by some relevant academic programs-

German Study Visa Requirements

international students must have a valid study visa to Germany to study there. Foremost, new residents of Germany, in particular, accepted students must register with one of Hannover's eight citizen centers ("Bürgerämter") within two weeks of their arrival. They need to bring your passport, "Wohnungsgeberbestätigung” form that is completed & signed, and their rental agreement to complete the process. Non-EU nationals are required to have a residence permit. They can apply for the same at Ausländeramt Hannover.

To obtain the visa, students are required to contact the local German embassy or consulate to acquire particular information on entry requirements and application periods. Apply for a visa at least 3 months before arrival. If the visa covers the duration of students’ stay, they only need to apply for a residence permit in case their stay exceeds the visa's validity. Only national visas ("D-Visum") can be converted into long-term resident permits.

Documents required to obtain a visa-

• A valid passport for the proposed duration of the student’s stay in Germany
• Leibniz University of Hannover acceptance or admission
• Proof of sufficient financial resources for the duration of stay (employment contract, grant, own financial resources)
• An international driving license or marriage certificate, if applicable
• Immunization or vaccination record
• Academic records such as transcripts, degrees, standardized test scores, diplomas, etc.
• Language proficiency proof
• Standard passport photographs
• Other additional documents, if demanded by the embassy