*These deadlines also apply to applications for higher semesters in programs without admission restrictions.

If a deadline falls on a Sunday, holiday, or Saturday, the deadline ends at the end of that day and is not extended until the end of the next business day.

The application deadlines are cut-off deadlines, i.e. if an application is received after the deadline, it cannot be considered.

For more information on dates and deadlines for programs with restricted admissions, please visit:
https://www.hochschulstart.de/informieren-planen/terminuebersicht

If you would like to apply for a Bachelor's degree program at Pforzheim University, you must have at least a valid higher education entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung, HZB).

Depending on which applicant group you belong to, there are different admission requirements. These are divided into German applicants/educated citizens (EU citizens), non-EU citizens with a foreign university entrance qualification (Bildungsausländer), applicants in a higher semester (university transfer applicants), applicants with a second degree and professionally qualified applicants (university entrance without Abitur). In addition, some programs have special admission requirements, such as a pre-study internship, an artistic aptitude test, or language proficiency.

If you have already been enrolled in the same program at another university, you will need to submit a certificate of eligibility to take the exams for that program. This can be obtained from your previous university.

Please note: The application procedure for a degree program at the School of Design can be found here: Applying for a Bachelor's degree program | School of Design
 

1. Orientation test (OT) (except for second degree programs)
The orientation test allows you to find out which degree program and profession suits you best. Confirmation of participation in the orientation test must be submitted with the application for admission by the application deadline. The orientation test is online and can be taken at any time at www.was-studiere-ich.de. 

2. Registration at hochschulstart.de
There you will receive your applicant ID (BID) and your applicant authentication number (BAN), which you will need for your application to Pforzheim University. If you are applying for a higher semester, this step is not necessary.

Please note: If you have more than one application for a program with restricted admission (DoSV application), you must prioritize your study preferences on hochschulstart.de. You can find the deadlines and further information here: https://www.hochschulstart.de/bewerben-beobachten/priorisierung

3. Registration at Pforzheim University
Once you have successfully registered, you can apply for programs at Pforzheim University, check the status of your current applications, or complete applications that have not yet been submitted. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to activate your account.

4. Application to Pforzheim University
Log in with your access data. You will be guided through the application process. According to the current university admission regulations (HVVO), you can submit up to three applications for admission.

Your application is now complete. Click here for detailed information on enrollment.

Please note: The application process for a degree program at the School of Design can be found here: Applying for a Bachelor's degree program | School of Design

1. Registration at Pforzheim University
Once you have successfully registered, you can apply for programs at Pforzheim University, check the status of your current applications, or complete applications that you have not yet submitted. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to activate your account.

2. Your application to Pforzheim University
Log in with your access data. You will be guided through the application process. According to the current university admission regulations (HVVO), you can submit up to three applications for admission.

Your application is now complete. Click here for detailed information on enrollment.

The selection procedure varies from faculty to faculty. In some cases, there are also special features within the faculties that are specific to the degree program.

The selection procedure for the individual degree programs can be found on the website of the respective degree program.

Admission to a university confirms that you have been accepted to study at that university. For programs with restricted admissions, the admissions and selection process takes place after the application deadline. Letters of admission and rejection are issued as soon as the processing of applications has been completed. Once you have accepted the offer of admission on hochschulstart.de, you can retrieve your letter of admission via the application portal of Pforzheim University.

However, you cannot begin your studies until you have enrolled or matriculated. Information on enrollment can be found here: Pforzheim University - Enrolment

A special application is an application that you can submit in addition to the application for admission as part of your online application in order to receive preferential treatment in the allocation of study places. Of course, the special application must be accompanied by the relevant supporting documents. Possible special requests are hardship, pre-selection, selection based on location in the public interest, and improvement of waiting time.

You can find the special applications here: Pforzheim University - Special applications

Please note the separate information provided by the School of Design on hardship applications.