Application Information
Application Process and Deadlines
First step: You have to apply at your home university for a study place at DHBW Karlsruhe. After a successful application your home university will nominate you.
Winter Semester: 1st September – 28th February
Lecture period: 01.09. - 31.12. (end of lectures usually before Christmas).
Extension of stay: 01.01. - 28.02. (departure flexible, e. g. participation in additional lectures, project work, internship).
Orientation sessions during the first two weeks of lectures. German intensive course during the semester.
Nomination by the university - Deadline: 1st April
After being nominated by your home university, you will receive a link via e-mail for registration at DHBW.
Registration deadline for nominated students/submission of the relevant documents: 15th April
Summer Semester: 1st February – 31st July
Lecture period: 01.02. - 15.06./30.06.
Extension of stay: 01.07. - 31.07. (departure flexible, e. g. participation in additional lectures, project work, internship).
Orientation sessions during the first two weeks of lectures. German intensive course during the semester.
Nomination by the university - Deadline: 1st October
After being nominated by your home university, you will receive a link via e-mail for registration at DHBW.
Registration deadline for nominated students/submission of the relevant documents: 15th October
Admission Requirements
Please note that all foreign exchange students must choose courses that mount up to at least 15 ECTS per semester.
Language Requirements
English or German B2
Documents required:
Registration form to be filled out only by students who have been nominated by partner universities of DHBW Karlsruhe
Documents which have to be sent to the International Office, internationaloffice @dhbw-karlsruhe.de
- Proof of language proficiency (see Language Requirements)
- Enrollment certificate of home university
- Copy of passport