In 2025 there will be two entrance exams:
Entrance exam 1:
May 20, 2025 Deadline for uploading the application form (the upload button is further up on this page)
For invited applicants only:
June 2, 2025 Online English test
June 5/6, 2025 Online interviews
June 10, 2025 Deadline for uploading all application documents (school leaving certificates and recognitions of certificates can be uploaded until July 15, 2025). Instructions for uploading your documents are provided below.
Entrance exam 2:
June 30, 2025 Deadline for uploading the application form (the upload button is further up on this page)
For invited applicants only:
July 7, 2025 Online English Test
July 10/11, 2025 Online Interviews
July 15, 2025 Deadline for uploading all application documents. Instructions for uploading your documents are provided below.
International applicants from non-EU/EEA countries who do not have a German higher education entrance qualification need to apply for entrance exam 1. All other international applicants can apply for either entrance exam 1 or 2. However, as your school leaving certificates have to be recognized by the Studienkolleg Konstanz, we recommend applying for entrance exam 1.
There are five steps you need to follow to apply, after passing the entrance exam:
1. Register:
You need to register on two platforms:
Start by registering on hochschulstart.de. You will receive two important numbers:
Next, register on the HdM application portal.
If you're not currently an HdM student, use the link above.
If you're already an HdM student, log in via the student portal, then go to "My Applications" to begin.
2. Apply:
Apply via the HdM application portal.
After registering on both hochschulstart.de and the HdM portal, you can apply for a Bachelor's program.
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You will need your BID and BAN from hochschulstart.de.
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You may apply for up to three different Bachelor’s programs at HdM.
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Exception: If applying for a second degree or a higher semester, you can apply for only one program.
Fill in all required information and upload the necessary documents through the portal. You need the certificate showing the results of the entrance exam as well as your school leaving certificate. If you have a foreign qualification, please check the requirements section.
3. Prioritize:
Set your application priorities on hochschulstart.de.
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Rank your study programs from most to least preferred.
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You can only receive one admission offer at a time. If you receive multiple offers, only the one with the highest priority remains valid (lower-priority offers will expire).
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It is essential that you rank our study program as your highest priority, otherwise it may be automatically withdrawn in favor of a higher-ranked choice.
4. Wait for Admission Offer:
Monitor your status on hochschulstart.de.
After the application deadline, the university will review your documents. If you receive an admission offer, hochschulstart.de will notify you by email.
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If you get multiple offers, only the one with the highest priority will be valid.
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Check your status anytime on hochschulstart.de.
5. Enroll (and upload additional documents if required):
Complete your enrollment via the HdM application portal.
If you receive and accept an offer on hochschulstart.de:
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You will get an official admission letter from HdM (also on hochschulstart.de).
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This letter will provide instructions on how to finalize your enrollment (immatriculation).
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Follow the instructions carefully and upload any additional required documents.