FAQs (English)

This list of "Frequently Asked Questions" is supposed to help with the application process. Although the "Application" page shows the way to a successful application to the Master's Programme in Information Engineering, the FAQs (and their answers) will give some more guidance.

  • What is the deadline for my application?
    Answer:
    Admission to the master's program is possible twice a year: for the summer semester intake and for the winter semester intake, respectively. The following deadlines apply:

    -  Summer Semester (March) intake: 1st November (previous year) to early March
    -  Winter semester (September) intake: 1st May to early September
  • Which documents are required for my application?
    Answer:
    1. All documents of international applicants must be submitted through the UNI-Assist application portal, the university cannot process applications sent directly
    2. Application Forms (available at UNI-Assist after login)
    3. Certificate of Bachelor of Information Engineering or equivalent degree (e.g. Information Technology, Computer Science, Business IT, etc.) with a minimum grade of 2.50 (in the German grading system, strictly applied, exceptions are not possible), including a detailed transcript of grades
    4. Curriculum Vitae
    5. Only for applicants with a degree from a university outside the European Higher Education Area: GRE Certificate with minimum 64% percentile in quantitative reasoning test, DI Code 2269 (FH-Kiel institution code)
    6. Proof of English proficiency at B2
    7. Proof of name change (e. g. if married, marriage certificate)
    8. List in reverse chronological order the schools, colleges and universities attended. Specify the exact degree or other credentials in the words of original language (Please enclose all certified copies).
       
  • My bachelor's degree is not in Information Engineering or an equivalent subject area.
    Can I apply for the Master's in Information Engineering?
    Answer:
    Your bachelor's degree must be related to our bachelor's in Informationstechnologie or Wirtschaftsinformatik programmes. Your bachelor's degree must have had a workload equivalent to 180 ECTS credit points, of which at least 120 credit points have to have been accounted for basic competences in maths, computer science, information technology, algorithms data structures, programming, software engineering, IT-management, project management.
  • How do I transfer my final grade to the German grading system?
    Answer:
    The calculation of your grade will be done by UNI-Assist.
  • Where do I find the official application form?
    Answer:
    The application forms are available directly at UNI-Assist.
    They can be accessed during the normal online application process.
  • I have not yet receive my final bachelor's certificate. Can I hand it in later?
    Answer:
    You have to hand in your bachelor's certificate with your application.
  • To whom do I have to send the application?
    Answer:
    You have to send your complete application to

    Fachhochschule Kiel
    c/o Uni-assist e.V.
    D-11507 Berlin
    Germany

    UNI-Assist will charge an application fee, for details see: http://www.uni-assist.de/fees-payment.html

    Do I have to send the application to Kiel University of Applied Sciences?
    Answer:
    No! The formal verification is done by UNI-Assist, this is mandatory. Kiel University of Applied Sciences cannot process international candidate applications sent directly. All application documents must be sent to UNI-Assist.
  • Do I have to send original documents with my application?
    Answer:
    No! Never send original documents. Send copies that are certified by an authorised notary public (or authorised institution). Translations must be done by certified translators.
  • Do I need an English language certificate?
    Answer:
    Yes! The teaching language is English. You have to be proficient in English.
    Minimum level required: B2 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - CEFR).

    The following certificates are additionally accepted to prove language skills (minimum scores):

    - TOEFL (internet-based): 70
    - TOEFL (computer-based): 185
    - TOEFL (paper-based): 515
    - IELTS: 5.5
    - BULATS: 60
    - equivalent Cambridge-ESOL Qualification

    Further details on the admission requirements can be found in the Official Examination Regulations of the programme.


    Important:
    Please consult the German Consulate where you are applying for the visa. They may have additional language requirements

  • Do I need proficiency in German?
    Answer:
    Knowledge of German is not required, the master's programme is completely taught in English.
    But German language knowledge is helpful for your stay in Kiel. Our institution offers German language classes for all levels.
  • What are the deadlines for the enrolment (admission) to the master's program?
    Answer:
    Admission is possible twice a year. The deadlines are:
    Summer Semester Enrolment: 9th March
    Winter Semester Enrolment: 9th September
  • Can the deadlines for the enrolment be extended or can the admission be deferred to a subsequent semester?
    Answer:
    No! Extensions or deferrals are not possible. When you cannot meet a deadline, you have to re-apply toUNI-Assist.
  • Do I have to pay tuition fees?
    Answer:
    No! There are no tuition fees.
    You have to pay a one-time registration fee (currently 100.00 Euro) and an enrolment fee (currently 253.50 Euro per semester), which includes public transportation in the city of Kiel and local trains and buses in all of Schleswig-Holstein.
    Important:
    We do not accept any advance payments or payment in cash.
    Once you are in Kiel, you can pay these fees at a local bank (e.g. using cash) before you enrol. Our admissions office will provide you with all the details.
  • Is there an institutional scholarship programme?
    Answer:
    No, we do not offer scholarship programmes. You may contact the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) to apply for government funded scholarships:
    http://www.daad.de/en/
  • I want to apply for a DAAD scholarship. Can I get a confirmation letter?
    Answer:
    No, we do not issue confirmation letters. You must go through the normal application process via UNI-Assist. If you are eligible for the master's programme, you will receive a letter of admission that can be used for your DAAD application.
  • How can I find accommodation in Kiel?
    Answer:
    Our institution does not offer any student dormitories. Student residence halls are managed by the Studentenwerk (offical Student Services Authority)
    http://www.studentenwerk-s-h.de/
    Please contact the Studentenwerk for further information. 
    Private housing can also be found all over Kiel.
  • What is the cost of living for students in Kiel?
    Answer:
    Approximately 750.00 Euro per month. (this includes approximately 250 to 350 Euro for accommodation).
  • Does the institution provide a pickup service for arriving students?
    No. A pickup service cannot be provided. Most students arrive at Hamburg Airport. From there a convenient shuttle bus (called "Kielius") goes directly to the centre of Kiel.
    Detailed information (including a detailed schedule) can be found under
    http://www.kielius.de/
  • Can I can study for a Ph.D. degree with the master's degree awarded by Kiel University of Applied Sciences?
    Answer:
    Yes, but traditionally German Universites of Applied Sciences do not offer doctorate programs. The Ph.D. degree may be awarded in co-operation with a (traditional) university. The candidates will have two doctoral advisers, one from the degree-awarding university and one from Kiel University of Applied Sciences where the research will be done. This model has been used, for example, in our Image Processing Research Group.