Admission Requirements

For admission we require the following qualifications and documents:

• proof of previous university degree(s) and transcripts (1)
• a copy of your passport or birth certificate (1)
• curriculum vitae (1)
• proof of English language proficiency (i.e. TOEFL, IELTS or equivalent) (2)
• a letter of recommendation by a university lecturer or employer (not for the part-time programs) (2)
• letter of motivation (not for the Flex part-time programs) (2)
• passport photograph (2)
• proof of practical knowledge or work experience (1)
• original APS-Certificate (for Chinese and Vietnamese applicants only) (1)

Important Note: New Academic Evaluation Centre (APS) for Indian applicants
From November 1, 2022, APS certificates will be a mandatory part of the documents to be submitted with your visa application.

The documents can be sent during or after you complete the online application form.

(1) documents required for admission
(2) last documents can be provided is during the enrollment process

Original diplomas or certified copies of original documents are required. If you submit normal copies along with your application, you must present the originals at the time of enrollment. Documents that are not in English or German must be translated into English or German by an approved translator for the application.

Online Application

Applications should be submitted through our application portal. If you have any questions about the application process, are unable to apply online, or are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact our application team.

Submitting documents

If some of your documents are not available at the time of application, you may upload them later. Please make sure to upload these missing documents at the time of enrollment. Please note that applications without supporting documents cannot be processed.

Waiting List

The International Graduate Center may accept applications after the regular application deadline. If this is the case, your application will be placed on a waiting list.
Within a period of three to four weeks after receiving your application, you will be notified by e-mail of your acceptance or rejection. Please note that applications can only be evaluated if they are complete.

Visa requirements

If you are applying from abroad and have been accepted to one of our programs, please make sure you take care of the visa process immediately. It may take weeks to get an appointment at the German Embassy. Further information

In order to find out if you are qualified, please check the requirements on the website. Additionally, you can also contact your program coordinator for the program you are interested in.

For more general questions, you can contact our admission team.

Basic entry requirements:

• Copy of your passport or birth certificate

• Curriculum Vitae

• Proof of previous University degree(s) and transcripts

• Proof of English language skills (i.e. TOEFL, IELTS)

• Proof of practical knowledge or work experience (at least 12 months, IMBA 2 years )

• Letter of recommendation by a university teacher or employer

• Motivation letter in which you express your interest in the program

• Passport photograph

• Original APS-Certificate (for Chinese and Vietnamese applicants only)

Please note that some programs have specific requirements so it is advised to check the program website to ensure you meet the requirements.

All our programs require a minimum of 12 months’ work experience. For the Dual Degree Program International MBA you even need 24 months of work experience.

Internships can count as work experience as long as they have not been part of your previous studies.

If your prior degree has been fully taught in English, you may provide us a formal letter from your university stating that English was the medium of instruction. There are certain exceptions to this requirement. If you are interested in receiving a double degree with the focus on International Finance and Investments, a TOEFL or IELTS test is required. The University of North Carolina Wilmington, USA (International Finance and Investments) accepts TOEFL and IELTS tests.

All international full-time degree programs at the IGC start in the winter semester, depending on the programme in October or November of each year. For the IMBA, MTM and MDT courses, it is also possible to start in either the summer or winter semester.