Sustainable Engineering and Future Technologies

In Detail

• (Preliminary) Recognition of Certificates

  All international applicants who do not have a German university entrance qualifications must have their qualifications recognized by the Studienkolleg of the HTWG. You can find more information on their website: https://www.htwg-konstanz.de/en/academics/center-for-international-students-konstanz/start-page

  To get your certificates preliminarily recognized please upload the following documents at the application form of the Studienkolleg Konstanz:

  - Curriculum vitae
  - A copy of your passport
  - Copies of your certificates (high school diploma and, if applicable, bachelor’s degree + transcript of records, and grading system of your previous university)
  - Translations of your certificates, if they are not in English or French 
  - APS certificate, if applicable - details on the website of the Studienkolleg

  Apply here for the recognition of your certificates

  Following Steps:

  • If you already have an official certificate of recognition, please upload it in the Application Portal.
  • If you have applied for the preliminary recognition, please send the Email “Your Application for the Recognition of your Certificates” to Darja Ljubownikow: internationals@htwg-konstanz.de.

  Final Recognition of Certificates: To meet the enrollment requirements, you will need an official recognition document (paper document, signed and stamped) issued by the Studienkolleg. To obtain this document, you will be informed about further steps after a positive preliminary recognition.

• Orientation Test

  The Orientation Test is a mandatory admission requirement for all applicants to universities in Baden-Württemberg. It is designed to assess your academic qualifications and determine whether your educational background meets the standards required for studying in Germany.

  You must complete this test as part of your application process and upload the certificate of participation to the portal (please note, there is no need to upload your results or grades). For more information and to take the test, please visit: https://www.was-studiere-ich.de/dashboard and complete the "Interessenstest" (test of interests), which takes about 15 minutes.

• Language Requirements

  All applicants to the SET program must have B2 level English skills or higher. In addition, they are required to provide evidence of this proficiency through official certification, such as IELTS or TOEFL, among others. We do not accept Duolingo-Test as a certificate.

  
  It is highly recommended, to have A2 German skills when they start their studies. Please contact set-international@htwg-konstanz.de for further information or assistance if you need a preparatory A2 German course.

• Deadlines and Support

  Application deadlines

  You can either start your studies in the winter semester (Deadline of Application: June 01) or in the summer semester (Deadline of Application: November 01). Apply in the application portal. 

   

  Support

  If you need assistance with the application/certificate recognition, please contact our International Student Coordinator Darja Ljubownikow.

  IMPORTANT: This deadline will be extended for applications for the summer semester of 2027. The new application deadline will be announced here as soon as possible.

• Application Process

  Applications for this programme are not submitted via the Hochschulstart system as is the case for other bachelor programmes, but exclusively via the university's own portal HIS-in-One  (only available in German).

  Our detailed checklists and process descriptions for the registration in the portal and for the application process will guide you through the application process.

  You can register and submit your application via this link under "Applicants/Bewerber*innen" from approximately 4 weeks before the application deadline. For the application for the winter semester, the portal will be open approximately from the 1st of May, for the summer semester from 20th of October.

  
  Additional information about the documents you´ll need for your application process are listed in our statutes on admission and the university selection procedure for the bachelor degree program Sustainable Engineering and Future Technologies (SET) without preselection (ZuSEToVor) linked down below: Statutes on admission and the university selection procedure

  If you need help regarding your application process, feel free to contact our International Student Coordinator Darja Ljubownikow or Student Administration Services or for further assistance.

• Enrollment Process

  Once your application is successful, you can enroll. To do so, complete the following steps:

  1. Download the admission offer, as it will be deleted from the portal after 14 days. It's important to apply for a visa!
  2. Accept the offer in the application portal.
  3. Then, apply for enrollment in the portal.
  4. Submit the required documents:
     • Health insurance confirmation
     • Information about your previous studies
     • Photo for student ID
     • Data security form
  5. Print and sign the enrollment form. Bring the signed form with you at the start of your studies.

  
  Our detailed, illustrated instructions for the enrollment process  will help you navigate the portal smoothly.