Applications must include:

Proof (officially certified copies / English transcripts) that all admission requirements according to § 1 are met (officially certified copies of certificates, B.Sc. diploma, etc.),

Curriculum Vitae,

Record of the study history (study performances and exam results with information on ECTS, Transcript of Records or equivalent document),

Letter of Motivation (Statement of interest in the study programme),

Two Letters of Recommendation,

If the previous degree (usually B.Sc.) has not been finished at the time of application: Proof that a study and exam performance of at least 120 ECTS has been achieved,

If applicable, proof of relevant professional and/or extra-academic qualifications.

All documents must be submitted in English (authenticated translations in case of originals that are not in English).

(3) Applications may already be submitted before the first degree of higher education (usually B.Sc.) has been successfully finished, if at least 120 ECTS of the programme have been successfully completed. If the applicant meets all of the other admission requirements according to § 1, admission can be granted on the condition that the first degree of higher education must be successfully finished by 30 September.

The following required extra documents:


A copy of the passport or other official identification proof.
At least two letters of recommendation Legalised copies of diplomas and a translation in English.
If legalised copies of diplomas are not available at the time of application, an original
statement from your current university about the studies done so far and the studies currently being done must be provided. In addition a legalised copy of your registration (or student card) must be provided. (only for non-European students)
Copies of diploma supplements stating courses followed and scores obtained per course and a translation in English.
Copies of language tests scores and language certificates (eg. TOEFL score)