Information for Applicants

 

Admission Requirements

The B.A. programme Cultural Engineering has no admission restrictions (no N.C.). The admission requirement for the degree programme is a higher education entrance qualification, that is, a general higher education entrance qualification that compares to the German Abitur.

As the programme is partly taught in English, applicants must prove that they have knowledge of the English language. Proof can be provided by presenting the university entrance qualification or an adequate language test at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The German university entrance qualification (Abitur) usually shows the language level according to the CEFR. If the level B2 is not noted here, an English education of four Abitur semesters completed with an average of 10 points is alternatively accepted as proof of language proficiency. Applicants who are found to have no proof of language proficiency will receive information from the Registrar's Office on how this can be obtained for enrolment at the OVGU via the university's own Language Centre. The test dates of the Language Centre are always published on this page under News shortly before the application deadline. Alternatively, commercial language certificates are also accepted. You can find more information on language tests here.

Applicants who do not have a German university entrance qualification must have knowledge of the German language. Proof of this must be provided in the form of the DSH Level 2, the TestDaf Level 4, the ZOP or equivalent.

 

Deadlines and Application

Enrolment in the B.A. programme Cultural Engineering is only possible in the winter semester. Applicants without German university entrance certificate will have to apply via uni-assist until 15 July (click here for application). Applicants with German university entrance certificate will have to apply directly to the OVGU until 15 September (click here for application).

The following documents must be submitted to the OVGU for an application:

  • registration for enrolment from the online application
  • officially certified copy of the university entrance qualification (certificate of higher education entrance qualification)
  • if required for the degree programme, proof of having passed the aptitude test or proof of foreign language skills (e.g. TOEFL test)
  • in the case of a change of university/application for a higher subject semester, the certificates or proof of previous achievements
  • proof of any service you may have done

additionally, if you have already studied once before:

  • a certificate of exmatriculation (can be submitted later)
  • certificate of study history (a chronological list of your previous university studies)
  • for a second degree, the certificate of your first degree as an officially certified copy and an informal application stating the reasons for your application
  • for placement in a higher subject-related semester, the certificates of achievement you have already achieved

The application documents are to be sent to:

Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg
Department of Student Affairs
Student Administration Office
PSF 4120
D-39016 Magdeburg

 

Further Questions (re Application, Immatriculation and Studies)

The Campus Service Center will assist you with further questions concerning you application, admission or enrolment.

You will find detailed information on this website as well as in the study documents (Study and examination regulations and Handbook of modules in German). For personal counselling please contact our study advisor.

Last Modification: 10.10.2022 - Contact Person: Carsten Kullmann