Application Information for International Applicants

The application deadline for bachelor's degree programs via uni-assist is always September 1. All bachelor's degree programs start in the winter semester.

In uni-assist, the application period for the upcoming winter semester usually starts in December of the previous year.

In order to study at Hochschule Geisenheim University, you will need:

1. a university entrance qualification comparable to the German university entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung), and
2. evidence of the required language skills and
3. evidence of the completion of a pre-study internship before starting your studies.

International applicants are entitled to study in Germany if their foreign school leaving certificate or diploma is comparable to a university entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung, or HZB) acquired in Germany, such as the German Abitur. Applicants with certificates from some countries may also have to prove that they have passed the university entrance examination in their home country, or they have to present proof of successful periods of study.

The university application tool uni-assist evaluates your certificates and determines their equivalence to German standards. There are different types of university entrance qualifications (HZBs):

• Direct HZB: If your HZB is equivalent to a German secondary school leaving certificate (Abitur), you have a direct entrance qualification and can start your studies right away after you have submitted the required documents (proof of language proficiency and pre-study internship).
• Indirect HZB: If your HZB is not equivalent to the German secondary school leaving certificate, there are two options available:  
  • You attend a one-year preparatory course at a Studienkolleg (for our university, the Studienkolleg of TU Darmstadt is responsible; the courses are in German) and pass the final assessment test which qualifies you for admission to a German university (Prüfung zur Feststellung der Hochschulreife, also called FSP).
  • You present proof of successful periods of study at a recognized university abroad in addition to your school leaving certificate. The required length of study periods may vary depending on your school leaving certificate. "Successful periods of study" means that you have successfully completed and can provide evidence of the achievements and examinations specified in the curriculum. The duration of study achievements (usually 1 or 2 years) depends on your school leaving certificate, which is evaluated by the German Conference of Ministers of Education. International students can check their school leaving certificate on the German website anabin, or in the DAAD Database, which is also available in English.
• General HZB: With a general HZB you can apply for any program.
• Restricted HZB: With a restricted HZB, you are only entitled to apply for programs of a specific subject. The subject is determined by the program you have studied in your home country or in which you have taken exams. In Germany, the subjects are divided into humanities/linguistics (G, S), social and economic sciences (W), technical and natural sciences (T) and medical and biological sciences (M). If you have a restricted HZB for a G or S subject, for instance, you would not be able to start your studies right away at Hochschule Geisenheim University.

Hochshule Geisenheim University offers bachelor's degree programs in T (technical and natural sciences) and M subjects (medical and biological sciences). In addition, the International Wine Business – German Program (B.Sc.), International Wine Business – English Program (B.Sc.), and Food Chain Management (B.Sc.) degree programs are classified as W subjects (social and economic sciences).

TIP: To find out in advance whether you have a direct HZB, need to attend the Studienkolleg, or if you need to study for a few more semesters in your home country, please check the following admission databases and search for our degree. We strongly recommend this step before applying!

anabin
DAAD Database

Previous study periods: Applicants who wish to apply for a more advanced semester due to previous study periods in their home country must apply for the 1st semester via uni-assist. After your enrollment, the Examination Committee of Hochschule Geisenheim University can review the recognition of your academic achievements and, if possible, admit you to a more advanced semester. 

Application Procedure for Admission to the Studienkolleg

If you have an indirect HZB due to your certificates and diplomas (see 'University Entrance Qualification' above) and you can provide evidence of the required German language skills and the pre-study internship, you may apply for admission to the Studienkolleg. The Studienkolleg lasts two semesters and starts approximately one year (around June) before you begin your studies. As places are limited, an entrance examination must be taken.

Please note: the mandatory pre-study internship must have been completed and reviewed by Hochschule Geisenheim University before you start your courses at the Studienkolleg.

You can apply for the the program you wish to study at the Studienkolleg by using uni-assist. Uni-assist evaluates your certificates and diplomas and checks if you are qualified for admission to the Studienkolleg.

To see which documents you have to submit to uni-assist, please go to Application Documents Checklist.

Application Deadline

The application for admission must be submitted by post to uni-assist by April 30. Uni-assist must receive your application by this date; even if sent before the deadline, applications that arrive after April 30 will not be processed. All necessary documents must be enclosed.

German Language Skills

For the required German language skills, please refer to the section Language Requirements Studienkolleg below.

Studienkolleg Darmstadt and Further Steps

Hochschule Geisenheim University is assigned to the Studienkolleg in Darmstadt. Studienkolleg Darmstadt offers a ‘focus course T’, which qualifies you for mathematical, scientific and technical subjects. The course is offered full-time and is recognized for all of Geisenheim's degree programs.

If you meet all admission criteria for the Studienkolleg, Hochschule Geisenheim University will register you for the entrance examination at the Studienkolleg, and you will then receive an invitation. The entrance examination for admission to the focus course T consists of a language test and a math test. For a sample entrance exam, please visit www.stk.tu-darmstadt.de.

If you pass the entrance examination, Hochschule Geisenheim University will send you a conditional notice of admission to the degree program of your choice.

At the Studienkolleg Darmstadt you will attend the focus course T, which lasts two semesters.

After passing the final examination of the Studienkolleg (Feststellungsprüfung), you will be admitted directly to the 1^st semester of your desired degree program at Hochschule Geisenheim University and can start your studies.

Applicants with foreign certificates must prove that their language skills are sufficient for studying at Hochschule Geisenheim University.

When Applying:

Your application must be accompanied with proof of at least a B2 level of German in accordance with the European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The following German certificates are recognized:

• Goethe Certificate B2
• DSH-1 certificate
• TestDaF 3
• telc B2
• ÖSD B2

In addition, evidence of (school-based) vocational training completed in Germany is generally accepted as evidence of a B2 language level.

One Year after Enrollment:

If you are admitted to Hochschule Geisenheim University, you have two semesters to reach a C1 level of German in accordance with the European Framework of Reference for Languages. You must provide proof of one of the following language examinations:

• Goethe-Zertifikat C2
• Certificate of the German Language Test for University Admission of Foreign Study Applicants (DSH). Proof of the overall result DSH-2 is required!
• the German Language Diploma of the Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs - 2nd level
• telc Deutsch C 1 Hochschule (at least grade 2 or better)
• TestDaF (at least level 4 in all examination parts)
• Internal German exam C1 of the Geisenheim University, which only entitles you to study at Hochschule Geisenheim University

Your application in uni-assist must be accompanied with proof of at least a B2 level of German in accordance with the European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The following certificates are accepted: 

• TOEFL (min. 80 points, internet test)
• IELTS (min. 5.5)
• Cambridge First Certificate - FCE - (min. grade C)

German language skills are not required, but strongly recommended!

The following applicants do not need a language certificate:

• Applicants from countries where English is the first official language and who have certificates from schools where English is the official language of instruction
• Applicants who have completed a degree program taught solely in English.
• Applicants who have studied and graduated from an English-language secondary school with at least five years of study.

Your application must be accompanied with proof of at least a B1 level of German:

•  Goethe-Zertifikat B1, or
• a certificate of completion of level B1 from a recognized language institute

Please note: German language skills must also be proven for the English-language program International Wine Business when applying to the Studienkolleg via uni-assist!

In addition to the university entrance qualification and language proficiency, applicants must prove that they have completed a pre-study internship when applying for most of the bachelor's degree program. Applicants must present an official certificate that either proves that they have completed the required amount of weeks of the internship, or verifies that they will have completed the internship by the time the degree program starts.

The duration of the pre-study internship depends on the respective requirements of the degree program. Please visit the website of your desired degree program to learn whether a pre-study internship is required and, if so, the necessary duration of the internship:

Horticulture (B.Sc.)

Landscape Architecture (B.Eng.)

Beverage Technology (B.Sc.)

Viticulture and Enology (B.Sc.)

International Wine Business – German Program (B.Sc.)

International Wine Business – English Program (B.Sc.)

Food Safety (B.Sc.)

Food Chain Management (B.Sc.)

Please note: You are responsible for organizing your pre-study internship! The internship is not part of your studies! Please make sure that you start your pre-study internship in time and that the contents and duration of your pre-study internship meet the requirements of the respective study program. To make sure that your internship meets all necessary requirements, we recommend getting in touch with the internship coordinator of your desired degree program.

In some cases, periods of internships or professional activities can also be credited as part of the pre-study internship if they are closely linked to the content of the degree program. The degree programs that require a pre-study internship each have a internship coordinator, who you can contact with any questions about the internship or about the recognition of your current professional experience.

Proof of the required pre-study internship must be submitted by the time of enrollment at the latest. When applying via uni-assist, a preliminary, official certificate from your internship company stating that you are currently completing the pre-study internship is sufficient.

If the internship was completed abroad, a German or English translation of the internship certificate must be submitted together with the application (the document must be translated by a sworn translator - see checklist below).

If the internal reviewers decide that the pre-study internship does not meet the requirements, you cannot enroll even if your application via uni-assist was successful!

Applicants from China, Vietnam, and India have to submit their documents to the Academic Evaluation Service (Akademische Prüfstelle, APS). The APS is a joint institution of the German Embassy and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and is established in China, Vietnam, and India. The APS checks the authenticity of educational biographies and the corresponding educational certificates, and issues certificates if the result is positive. For these countries, the APS certificate is a requirement for applying to a German university.

China

In order for your application to be complete, you are required to present the original APS certificate.

For further information, please visit www.aps.org.cn/zh/.

Please note that these requirements also apply for prospective students who are already in Germany!

Vietnam

For further information, please visit vietnam.diplo.de/vn-de/willkommen/aktuelles/aps/1236800

India

Students who have successfully completed an APS review process as of April 24, 2023 will be provided a digital certificate or attestation only.

For further information, please visit aps-india.de/

Please note: Any original documents sent to uni-assist will not be returned. We therefore recommend sending certified copies. You will still need to present the original copies of your documents when enrolling at our university. 

Required Documents

• Certified copies* of foreign certificates:
  • School leaving certificate with an overview of grades
  • Proof of study achievements with overview of subjects and grades (if available)
  • Proof of university entrance examination in your home country (if available)
• Certified copy* of an official German or English translation* of your school leaving certificate. If the original document is in English, you do not have to provide a translation.
• Certified copy* of the certificate proving your pre-study internship.
• If your pre-study internship was completed abroad, a German translation of your internship certificate. If the original document is in English, you do not have to provide a translation.
• For the German-language degree programs:
  • German language certificates
• For the International Wine Business – English Program (B.Sc.) degree program:
  • Certified copies* of your English language certificates
• If applicable, certificates of previous study periods at German universities and, if applicable, confirmation of ex-matriculation
• Copy of your passport
• Curriculum vitae

* About certified copies/translations:

Foreign certificates must be submitted as officially certified copies.

In general, certified copies are only accepted if they have been issued by one of the following bodies:

• Diplomatic representations of the Federal Republic of Germany abroad.
• Authorities and notaries authorized to issue official certifications in the respective foreign country
• Schools or universities that have issued the original certificate
• German notaries and courts
• Official authorities, i.e. federal authorities, state authorities, local authorities, official churches

We only accept certified translations by a sworn translator. Translators may only certify their own translations and copies of their translations, but cannot certify copies of original documents (i.e. documents in their original language).

Certificates must always be issued in the original language of the country of origin and must be attached with an English or German translation.

For more information, please visit: www.uni-assist.de/en/how-to-apply/assemble-your-documents/certified-copies-and-translations

Applicants who have obtained an initial professional degree (e.g. bachelor's, diploma) abroad may apply for a master's program in Germany if their foreign degree is equivalent to a German degree, and – when applying for a German-language master's program – a sufficient German language level can be proven.

For the Landscape Architecture and Landscape Planning (M.Sc.), Crop and Horticultural Science (M.Sc.), and Food Safety (M.Sc.) degree programs, applications need to be made through uni-assist, regardless of your nationality.

Please note:
Even if your application via uni-assist was successful, we will first carry out an internal review to see if your bachelor's degree meets the requirements of our master's program. If your degree does not meet our requirements, you will not be able to enroll despite a successful application via uni-assist!

For all other master's programs, Hochschule Geisenheim University cooperates with partner universities. This means the application process can differ depending on the chosen program, with applications either needing to be made through the partner university or through uni-assist. For more information, please visit the respective degree program page on our website.

For the Landscape Architecture and Landscape Planning (M.Sc.) and Crop and Horticultural Science (M.Sc.) degree programs, the application deadline via uni-assist is always September 1 for the winter semester and March 1 for the summer semester.

For the Food Safety (M.Sc.) degree program, the application deadline via uni-assist is always August 1 for the winter semester and February 15 for the summer semester.

Applicants who have obtained a foreign degree and whose native language is not German must prove that they have sufficient German language skills for a predominantly German-language master's program in Germany. When you submit your application, you must enclose proof of German language skills that correspond to level C1 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages. The following German certificates are recognized:

• Goethe certificate C2
• Certificate of the German Language Examination for University Admission of Foreign Study Applicants (DSH). Proof of the overall result DSH-2 is required!
• the German Language Diploma of the Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs - 2nd level
• telc German C 1 University
• TestDaF (at least level 4 in all examination partsAustrian Language Diploma C2 (ÖSD C2)

In addition to the general and formal admission requirements, further subject-specific admission requirements must be met for the Landscape Architecture and Landscape Planning (M.Sc.) program. Hochschule Geisenheim University reviews these subject-specific admission requirements after the formal evaluation of your certificates by uni-assist.

As it is a consecutive study program, a bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or in one of the other specialized areas is a prerequisite. In addition, you might be required to submit additional documents (such as letter of motivation, letter of recommendation, etc.).

For a detailed overview of all additional admission requirements, please visit Landscape Architecture and Landscape Planning (M.Sc.)

In addition to the general and formal admission requirements, further subject-specific admission requirements must be met for the Crop and Horticultural Science (M.Sc.) program. Hochschule Geisenheim University reviews these subject-specific admission requirements after the formal evaluation of your certificates by uni-assist.

As it is a consecutive study program, a bachelor's degree in Horticulture is a prerequisite. In addition, you might be required to submit additional documents (such as letter of motivation, letter of recommendation, etc.).

For a detailed overview of all additional admission requirements, please visit Crop and Horticulture Science (M.Sc.)

In addition to the general and formal admission requirements, further subject-specific admission requirements must be met for the Food Safety (M.Sc.) program. Hochschule Geisenheim University reviews these subject-specific admission requirements after the formal evaluation of your certificates by uni-assist.

As it is a consecutive study program, a bachelor's degree in Food Safety is a prerequisite. In addition, you might be required to submit additional documents (such as letter of motivation, letter of recommendation, etc.).

For a detailed overview of all additional admission requirements, please visit Food Safety (M.Sc.)

Applicants from China, Vietnam, and India have to submit their documents to the Academic Evaluation Service (Akademische Prüfstelle, APS). The APS is a joint institution of the German Embassy and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and is established in China, Vietnam, and India. The APS checks the authenticity of educational biographies and the corresponding educational certificates, and issues certificates if the result is positive. For these countries, the APS certificate is a requirement for applying to a German university.

China

In order for your application to be complete, you are required to present the original APS certificate.

For further information, please visit www.aps.org.cn/zh/

Please note that these requirements also apply for prospective students who are already in Germany!

Vietnam

For further information, please visit vietnam.diplo.de/vn-de/willkommen/aktuelles/aps/1236800

India

Students who have successfully completed an APS review process as of April 24, 2023 will be provided a digital certificate or attestation only.

For further information, please visit aps-india.de/

Please apply online via uni-assist and also send the following documents by post to uni-assist.

Please note: Any original documents sent to uni-assist will not be returned. We therefore recommend sending certified copies. You will still need to present the original copies of your documents when enrolling at our university. 

Required Documents

• Certified copies* of the foreign certificates
  • Secondary school leaving certificate with overview of subjects and grades
  • Certificate of graduation (e.g. bachelor's degree or diploma) with overview of subjects and grades
• Certified copy* of the official German or English translation* of the foreign certificate/diploma. If the original document is in English, you do not have to provide a translation.
• Landscape Architecture and Landscape Planning (M.Sc.): see website of the study program
• Crop and Horticulture Science (M.Sc.): see website of the study program
• Food Safety (M.Sc.): see website of the study program
• Certified copy* of German language certificate(s)
• Certificates proving additional professional qualifications (see additional information for the respective master's programs)
• If applicable, certificates of previous periods of study at German universities
• Copy of your passport
• Curriculum vitae

* About certified copies/translations:

Foreign certificates must be submitted as officially certified copies.
In general, we only accept certified copies that have been issued by one of the following bodies:

• Diplomatic representations of the Federal Republic of Germany abroad.
• Authorities and notaries authorized to issue official certifications in the respective foreign country
• Schools or universities that have issued the original certificate
• German notaries and courts
• Official authorities, i.e. federal authorities, state authorities, local authorities, official churches

We only accept certified translations by a sworn translator. Translators may only certify their own translations and copies of their translations, but cannot certify copies of original documents (i.e. documents in their original language).

Certificates must always be issued in the original language of the country of origin and must be accompanied by a certified English or German translation.

For more information, please visit: https://www.uni-assist.de/bewerben/dokumente-sammeln/beglaubigungen-uebersetzungen/

In order to apply for degree programs at Hochschule Geisenheim University, you must first create an account at my uni-assist.

Please read the FAQs of uni-assist in advance as they provide various options to find the right degree program.

For example, you may enter the name of the program in the search bar, or select Hochschule Geisenheim University under ‘Hochschule’. Make sure that you have selected the correct semester in the section ‘Semester’. Bachelor's degree programs are listed for winter semesters only.

Once you have selected the desired degree program, click on the button ‘proceed to checkout’, and uni-assist will inform you about the next steps, such as payment.

Please note that the application process is not completed yet. Some documents have to be sent by mail to the postal address of uni-assist:

uni-assist e.V.
Geneststraße 5
10829 Berlin

Please go to the checklist for application documents for bachelor's or master's programs to find out which documents have to be submitted and in which form.

Uni-assist will contact you and ask to submit required certificates if documents are missing or insufficient. Please note, however, that this requires a certain amount of time in advance. Therefore, we strongly recommend to apply as early as possible.

Important notice: Please make sure to include your e-mail address so that uni-assist can contact you quickly and reliably in case of any open questions.

Fees

The fee for the expert evaluation carried out by uni-assist amounts to €75 for the first application.

For each additional application (also to other universities) the fee amounts to €30. Your application to uni-assist will only be processed after the fee has been paid.

Please read the information on the payment of fees by uni-assist carefully.

Further Questions?

If you have any questions regarding the online application process, the receipt of fees or the status of your application, please contact uni-assist directly.

For all questions regarding application and admission requirements, please contact Hochschule Geisenheim University by sending an e-mail to applicants(at)hs-gm.de.

Important notice: With the confirmation from uni-assist that your application has been received and paid, you can already apply for a visa as an applicant for a university place at the embassy. Thus, you do not have to wait for a final response from uni-assist to start your visa process.

Information on the Retention Periods of Application Documents

We would like to inform you that, unless you enroll at our university, uni-assist will only save your documents for one year. Your data will be stored for four years. During this period, the data is only available to uni-assist and our university. If you apply directly to Hochschule Geisenheim University, your documents will be destroyed six months after the end of the application procedure.

Information on the Storage of Personal Data

Due to § 18(1) of the Hessian Data Protection Act of January 7, 1999 (GVBl I. p. 98), Hochschule Geisenheim University is obliged to inform applicants about the storage of personal data in an automated file.

Within the framework of the automated admission procedure, personal data of applicants are processed and stored.

It is not possible to process your application without your consent to this data processing and storage.

The following data will be stored (§ 4 of the Hesse Public Procurement Ordinance of 03.07.2008 (GVBl II 70-253, p. 772, dated 14.07.2008):

• Surname and first name(s), date and place of birth
• Gender
• Address, nationality
• Characteristics controlling the procedure

Pursuant to § 4(2) of the Hessen Regulations on the Allocation of Study Places, the data is deleted by September 30 at the latest for a summer semester and by March 31 of the following year for a winter semester.

The purpose of the data processing is the allocation of study places and the preparation of admission and rejection notices within the framework of the respective procedure (§ 11 Hessian Data Protection Act).

You do not have to apply via uni-assist if you meet one of the following criteria:

• you have successfully passed the assessment test (Feststellungsprüfung) at a public Hessian Studienkolleg (preparatory college)
• you can present an assessment certificate issued by a certificate recognition body (e.g. Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB), etc.) that is valid throughout Germany

In these cases, please apply directly to Hochschule Geisenheim University.

For bachelor's degree programs, the official deadline for applying via uni-assist is on September 1.

TIP: We strongly recommend applicants from non-EU countries apply earlier in order to organize your visa and, if necessary, a pre-study internship and accommodation in time!

Please note that uni-assist must have received your application by post before the deadline passes.

Applications received by e-mail or fax cannot be accepted!

1. You do not submit certified copies of your certificates

Please make sure to always submit certified copies of your certificates to uni-assist in paper form so that uni-assist can verify your diplomas (high school diploma, university degree, etc.). A simple copy or scan alone is not sufficient and will lead to a rejection of your application.

For more information, please refer to the ‘Application Documents Checklist’ sections above.

2. You do not submit a certified translation

If your original certificates or internship certificates are not written in German or English, you must have a certified translation made into German or English and submit it in paper form.

For more information, please refer to the ‘Application Documents Checklist’ sections above.

3. Your language certificate is not sufficient

Make sure to submit a language certificate that is recognized by the university.

For more information, please refer to the sections ‘Language Requirements for German-Language Programs’ and ‘Language Requirements for the International Wine Business – English Program (B.Sc.)’ sections above.

4. You do not submit evidence of the required pre-study internship

Be sure to submit evidence of the required pre-study internship. Please note that there are different requirements for each degree program.

5. You do not check in advance whether you have a university entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung, HZB).

You have the possibility to check in advance if you have an HZB with your degrees. You can use the following databases for this purpose:

https://anabin.kmk.org/anabin.html (German only)

or

https://www.daad.de/en/study-and-research-in-germany/plan-your-studies/admission-database/

Please also refer to the section ‘University Entrance Qualification (HZB)’.

Provided that uni-assist's review of your school leaving certificates is positive and Geisenheim University has reviewed and recognized your pre-study internship in a further step, you will receive a letter of admission from our Admissions Office. In this letter you will find a date for your enrollment as well as a list of required documents that you will have to present upon enrollment.

General information on health insurance

All students enrolled at a German university are required to provide proof of suitable health insurance coverage for the entire duration of their studies, i.e. without proof of health insurance you cannot get enrolled.

Travel health insurance is not sufficient for studying in Germany!

International applicants or exchange students from EU/EEA countries

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) basically offers international applicants or exchange students from EU countries, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland (EEA) the same insurance coverage as a statutory health insurance in Germany.

Please contact your health insurance company in your home country in advance to check if your insurance provides sufficient coverage for studying in Germany.

Please note:
As soon as students from EU and EEA countries take up a job in Germany alongside their studies, even for wages as little as 1 euro, they are required to sign up for German statutory health insurance.

Information about the M10 with an EU health insurance (with valid EHIC)

International applicants or exchange students from EU/EEA countries who are members of an EU health insurance company and have an EHIC must register with any German statutory health insurance fund, quoting Geisenheim University's sender number H0000137. The health insurance company will then send a digital insurance notification to the university reporting that you are not subject to compulsory insurance. Proof in paper or card form will not be accepted!

International applicants or exchange students from non-EU countries

Please contact your health insurance company in your home country in advance to check if your insurance provides sufficient coverage for studying in Germany. Also find out whether there is a social security agreement between your home country and Germany.

In that case, you have to present a so-called letter of exemption upon enrollment, which states that you are exempted from statutory health insurance in Germany. This exemption can be obtained from any German statutory health insurance fund.

If the healthcare plan of your home country is not sufficient, you must sign up for student health insurance in Germany. You may choose between statutory or private healthcare.

A statutory health insurance usually covers most costs that may arise when you see a doctor, have to go to the hospital and in emergencies. Statutory health insurances may differ in their benefits. You can sign up with any statutory health insurance fund in Germany.

TIP: Statutory health insurance is strongly recommended for sufficient insurance coverage during your studies.

Information on the M10 when taking out a statutory health insurance policy

International applicants or exchange students who take out insurance with a German statutory health insurance company, please contact your health insurance company and request the digital insurance certificate M10 for enrollment at Hochschule Geisenheim University. Please give the health insurance company the university’s sender number:  H0000137. The health insurance company will electronically transmit your insurance status to Hochschule Geisenheim University. Proof in paper or card form will not be accepted!

If you choose a private health insurance company, please note that in case of illness you often have to pay medical bills out of your own pocket in advance and you will be reimbursed by the healthcare provider later. In addition, private health insurance companies sometimes do not cover the costs of all health-related problems. You must be aware that in certain cases a private healthcare provider may not cover the costs and you will have to pay the medical bills yourself. Therefore, Hochschule Geisenheim University strongly recommends signing up for statutory health insurance in Germany.

Information on the M10 when taking out a private health insurance policy

International applicants or exchange students who take out insurance with a private health insurance company must present proof that they are exempted from the statutory health insurance obligation. To do so, please contact the statutory health insurance company of your choice and ask for a proof of exemption. Please make sure to quote the sender number of Hochschule Geisenheim University: H0000137. The statutory health insurance company will then issue an exemption after verification and will also forward a digital insurance notification to the university. Proof in paper or card form will not be accepted!

Please note:
No travel insurance will be accepted for enrollment and your studies!

General information on the student health insurance reporting procedure (M10)

No enrollment without digital insurance notification!

All applicants, including international applicants and exchange students, must contact a German statutory health insurance fund before enrolling in order to request a digital insurance notification, the so-called M10. The health insurance company then digitally reports the insurance status to Hochschule Geisenheim University.

In addition to the digital notification of your insurance status (M10), all international applicants and exchange students must nevertheless provide proof of health insurance coverage recognized by us for the entire duration of your studies. General information on health insurance can be found below.

To issue an M10, the health insurance providers always need the sender number of Hochschule Geisenheim University:

H0000137

You can obtain further information from any German statutory health insurance fund or substitute health insurance fund.

Here you can find a selection of German statutory health insurance companies.

If you need a visa to enter Germany, please remember to apply for it as early as possible.

Please note that a tourist visa cannot be turned into a residence permit and you will have to re-enter your home country in order to apply for a student visa!

Please read the information on visa regulations and residence permits in our International Student Guide carefully.

After you have received your letter of admission from Hochschule Geisenheim University, you can get enrolled. Please note that you can only enroll on the date stated in the letter of admission! The staff from our Admissions Office will give you all the details and tell you the date of your enrollment.

Upon enrollment, you will receive a bank transfer slip for paying the semester fee. The amount is to be transferred within 10 days. For the exact amount as well as further information, please go to the website of the Admissions Office. Besides the semester fee, there are no tuition fees at Hochschule Geisenheim University.

On the website of the Admissions Office you will also find all information on your enrollment certificate (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung).

After your enrollment, our Admissions Office will send you a registration form for your Student Card. Please fill out the form and submit the original document to the Admissions Office. The team will tell you when you can pick up your Student Card. Please note that it might take up to 14 days.

For more information about your Student Card and how to validate it, please click here.

Language courses:
During the semester break we are offering free German language courses (various levels) for refugees. The courses are scheduled from mid-October to mid-February and from April to mid-July. Please note that you have to be familiar with the Latin alphabet to take part in the courses. If you are interested, please send an email to  
international@hs-gm.de.

Studying at Hochschule Geisenheim University:
The university has an excellent international reputation for its programs in viticulture, wine business and enology, beverage technology, food safety and logistics as well as horticulture and landscape architecture. For international students, our English Bachelor’s program “International Wine Business” is particularly interesting. Refugee students who wish to study at Hochschule Geisenheim University, have the following options:

Attending classes as visiting students (non-degree seeking):
As a visiting student you may attend classes and get an impression of the program and what it is like to study in Germany but you are not entitled to take exams.
The International Office is happy to help you find the right course and submit the required applications.

Registering as guest students (similar to exchange students):
If you are already enrolled at a Ukrainian university, preferably in a program that is related to the subjects offered at HGU, you may register as a guest student to continue your studies with us (similar to an exchange semester, e.g. ERASMUS). As a guest student, you may take exams and gain credits. Please note that good knowledge of the German language (level B1) is a prerequisite for degree programs taught in German. For English-language programs, you need proficient English skills at B2 level.  

Regular studies at Hochschule Geisenheim University:
If you wish to enroll as a regular student to obtain a degree from Hochschule Geisenheim University, you have to meet our admission requirements, i.e. you have to hold a university entrance qualification. For more information, please click here. As part of our admission requirements, you also need to submit proof of sufficient language skills and a completed pre-study internship. If you are unable to provide the relevant certificates because of the war in Ukraine, please contact us.

The International Office of Hochschule Geisenheim University is happy to advise you on the various study options and application procedures: international@hs-gm.de

Financing your stay in Germany:
Refugees from Ukraine receive social benefits in Germany that cover the cost of living (flat rates set by the legislator).

Мовні курси:
Ми пропонуємо безкоштовні курси німецької мови різних рівнів протягом лекційного періоду: з середини жовтня до середини лютого та з початку квітня до середини липня. Для відвідування курсів необхідним є знання латинського алфавіту. Надсилати запити можна на електронну пошту international@hs-gm.de

Навчання в Університеті Гейзенхайма (Hochschule Geisenheim University):
Університет Гайзенхайма міжнародно відомий в галузі виноградарства та виноробства (енології), винного бізнесу, технології напоїв, харчової безпеки та логістики, а також у сферах садівництва та ландшафтної архітектури. Англомовний ступінь бакалавра «Міжнародний винний бізнес» в Університеті Гейзенхайма особливо цікавий для іноземних студентів. Студенти-біженці, які зацікавлені в конкретних курсах в Університеті, можуть скористатися наступними пропозиціями:

Гість-слухач:
В якості гостя-слухача, Ви можете відвідувати лекції та познайомитись з предметом та повсякденним життям в німецькому університеті. Участь в іспитах не передбачається. Міжнародний офіс надасть допомогу у виборі курсу та подачі заявки.

Гостьове навчання (відповідає програмі обміну на семестр):
Якщо Ви вже почали навчання в Україні, бажано за напрямком навчання, пов’язаним з курсами Університету Гайзенхайма, Ви можете пройти гостьове навчання з нами (подібно до програми обміну на семестр, наприклад, ERASMUS). Як гостьовий студент, Ви можете брати участь в іспитах і отримати кредитні бали. Щодо мовних вимог, необхідним є рівень B1 для курсів німецькою мовою, та рівень B2 для курсів англійською мовою.

Повне навчання в Університеті Гайзенхайма:
Якщо Ви бажаєте розпочати повне навчання та отримати ступінь в Університеті Гайзенхайма, Ви повинні відповідати необхідним вимогам щодо вступу. Для цього потрібно надати підтвердження так званої вступної кваліфікації до Університету. Інформацію щодо вимог до вступу можна знайти тут. Необхідні вимоги стосуються зокрема володіння мовою навчання (англійською або німецькою) та стажування перед навчанням. Якщо ви не можете надати необхідні документи для зазначених двох вступних вимог через війну в Україні, будь ласка, повідомте нас.

Міжнародний офіс Hochschule Geisenheim University буде радий проконсультувати вас щодо пропозицій та процедури подачі заяв: international@hs-gm.de

Фінансування перебування в Німеччині:
Біженці з України отримують у Німеччині соціальні виплати, які покривають витрати згідно з законодавством.