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      • FAQ
        • Application and Preparation
          • Which partner universities can I go to?
          • But I definitely want to go to Australia – and there is no partner university there that works with my faculty. What now?
          • Which criteria are there for the allocation of places at partner universities?
          • Who decides on the allocation of study places?
          • What are my chances of a place at my favourite university?
          • Where can I submit my application?
          • What should I write in the motivation form?
          • Do I have to complete the motivation form for all three favourite universities?
          • In which language should I submit the application documents?
          • I have completed my online application and uploaded all the documents. But has my application really arrived?
          • When will I receive feedback on my application?
          • Are my academic achievements from abroad recognised at HSBI?
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          • What costs do I have to expect?
          • Can I receive multiple scholarships at the same time?
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          • I would like to extend my stay! Do I need to create a new Learning Agreement now?
          • When will I get my transcript of records?
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        • Applications
          • How can I apply to HSBI?
          • Can I apply with certificates issued abroad?
          • Can I have my application documents reviewed by HSBI before I apply?
          • Can I apply outside the application period?
          • Which language certificates will be accepted at HSBI?
          • Can I hand in my German certificate later?
          • Can I get another extension for handing in my German certificate?
          • Can I hand in my English certificate later?
          • What does open admission/restricted admission mean?
          • Which application documents do I need?
          • I will receive my Abitur certificate only after the application deadline. Can I still apply?
          • Can I obtain conditional admission?
          • Can I apply for a higher semester of study?
          • Can I switch to HSBI and have my prior achievements credited?
          • Will uni-assist pass on my application to HSBI?
          • Do I have to send my documents by post or do I apply online?
          • My application for the English-taught bachelor’s degree programme Industrial Engineering was rejected due to missing German language certificates. How can that be?
          • When can I expect an admission offer?
          • Can I defer my admission offer to the next semester or the semester after that?
        • Preliminary Review Documentation (VPD) from uni-assist
          • What is a VPD (preliminary review documentation) certificate?
          • Why do I need a VPD certificate?
          • Who has to apply for a VPD certificate?
          • Where do I request a VPD certificate?
          • Do I request my VPD certificate during HSBI’s application period?
          • Do I need a VPD certificate for the preparatory German courses?
          • How long does it take until I receive my VPD certificate?
          • Can I hand in the VPD from uni-assist later?
          • How do I obtain my VPD?
          • I applied for my VPD a while ago but have not received an admissions decision from HSBI yet. Why?
          • For how long will my VPD certificate be valid?
          • Can I also use my VPD certificate to apply for other study programmes?
          • Will HSBI also accept my VPD if it was issued at another university?
          • Will HSBI also accept an uni-assist test report?
          • How much does a VPD cost?
          • I have applied for a VPD, but have not received a reply yet. What can I do?
          • My VPD is erroneous. What can I do?
          • Do I need a VPD when applying with my assessment test (VSP)?
          • Do I need a VPD when applying with a TestAS or ITB test result?
        • Hochschulstart (only relevant when applying for an admission-restricted (NC) bachelor’s study programme)
          • What is Hochschulstart?
          • When do I have to register at Hochschulstart?
          • How do I get my admission offer?
          • Where do I find my admissions letter?
        • Study ability tests
          • Which result do I have to obtain in TestAS?
          • Which result do I have to obtain in the ITB test?
          • Does HSBI also accept the SAT test (Scholastic Assessment Test)?
        • Study Programmes
          • Which English-taught programmes does HSBI offer?
        • Applying for the English-taught study programme M.Sc. Data Science
          • Can I apply for the M.Sc. Data Science with my educational qualifications obtained abroad?
          • What are the entry requirements for the master’s degree study M.Sc.Data Science?
          • I have applied, but my application has been provisionally excluded. Why is that?
          • My application was rejected due to the minimum grade requirement. Why is that?
          • Can work experience, completed workshops and other non-academic qualifications have a positive impact on my application?
        • English-taught work-integrated study programmes
          • Why can't I find any partner companies for work-integrated English-taught study programmes on HSBI’s website?
          • Can I still find a company for collaboration?
          • I found a company that has not yet collaborated with HSBI. Can I conclude a cooperation agreement with such a company?
          • What are the partner companies’ language requirements for applicants?
          • Can I complete the practical part of the programme at a company in my home country?
          • Can I apply for the bachelor’s degree programmes “Industrial Engineering (EN)” or “Mechatronics and Automation (EN)” first and later switch to the work-integrated programme?
          • Can I apply for a work-integrated programme if I do not yet have a cooperating company?
        • Applying for the preparatory German course at bibis
          • I have no knowledge of German. Which options are there for taking a preparatory German course?
          • How do I apply to the bibis language school?
          • Is there a charge for the preparatory courses at bibis?
          • How long can I be enrolled at HSBI via bibis?
          • Can I attend German courses at bibis up until level B1 and then apply for the preparatory German course at HSBI?
        • Registration
          • How much is the semester contribution?
          • Are there any tuition fees for international students?
          • I won’t be able to transfer the semester contribution and take out health insurance by the end of the registration deadline. What can I do?
          • How do I know that my registration has been completed?
          • How can I get my access data for HSBI’s online services?
          • I did not receive my access data. What can I do?
          • How will I receive my registration certificate?
        • Certificates for embassies/consulates
          • Can you issue a Late Arrival Letter?
          • Can you issue a confirmation of my application before the application period starts?
        • Health Insurance
          • I will not be able to be in Germany by the time my studies start. Do I still have to take out health insurance before that?
          • Can I provide proof of my health insurance with a document issued by my health insurance provider?
          • I have private health insurance. How do I arrange for the digital insurance confirmation?
          • I come from an EU or EEA country, from Switzerland, from the United Kingdom or from a country with a social insurance agreement with Germany. Do I have to take out insurance with a German statutory health insurance provider?
          • Can I switch from a private health insurance provider (e.g. Mawista, CareConcept) to statutory health insurance during my studies?
        • Financing Your Studies
          • Are there scholarships for the entire study duration?
          • Can I apply for BAföG as an international student?
        • Living Where You Study
          • How do I get a room in a student residence?
          • Does HSBI have its own student accommodation?
          • Will HSBI help me find accommodation?
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      • Financing Your Studies
        • Scholarships
          • FAQ on Scholarships for International Students
            • FAQ on Scholarships for International Students
              • What does volunteering/cultural/social commitment mean?
              • How do I provide proof that I have volunteered?
              • My transcript is incomplete. What do I do?
              • Am I allowed to work alongside studies as a scholarship holder?
              • I receive BAföG. Can I apply?
              • I already receive another scholarship. Can I apply?
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        • FAQ – Preparatory German Courses
          • German Courses
            • How do the courses take place? Online or on campus?
            • What do I need to participate in the German course?
            • Do classes take place daily?
            • What time are the classes?
            • Are there exams at the end of the courses?
            • Do I have to pay for the courses?
            • Do I have to pay for the semester contribution myself?
            • Can I transfer the semester contribution in instalments?
            • I enrol at the university to attend the course. Is it possible for me to get a degree?
            • What happens if I suddenly find I cannot participate in the course after I have already registered and paid the semester contribution?
            • Will I be reimbursed if I suddenly find I cannot participate in the course after I have already registered and paid the semester contribution?
          • Online Application
            • I only heard about the courses after the application deadline. Can I still apply?
            • Does it matter when I apply? Are my chances better the earlier I apply?
            • What are my chances of getting a place in a course?
            • When do I get feedback on whether I have a place?
            • I do not have all the required documents. What can I do?
            • I’m still abroad. Can I apply?
            • My residence permit ends before the course begins. Which document should I upload?
            • Is my school leaving certificate recognised as a university entrance certificate in Germany?
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      • International Week 2025
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        • The International Week as a Highlight Event in the Anniversary Year
          • Videos – Greetings from our Partner Universities on the 50th Anniversary of HSBI
          • Picture Gallery – Greetings from our Partner Universities on the 50th Anniversary of HSBI
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