Degrees/Diplomas

The long university courses and the Fachhochschule lead to the "Magister/Magistra" diploma or the "Diplomingenieur/in" - medical studies lead to the "doctorate":

Length of studies: 8 to 12 semesters in the universities and 8 to 16 semesters in the higher arts schools.

The successful Magister courses are divided into 2 cycles, the first cycle is intended for the acquisition of basic knowledge and the second cycle is for the specialisation. During the second cycle the students must write a thesis on a specific subject relating to their degree.

Following the first level of diplomas the students have the possibility of continuing their "post university" studies to attain a doctorat (4 semesters) or a Master (MAS or MBA). However, the number of disciplines at this level is limited to the following areas: European law, telecommunications, journalism, publishing, economic management and financial sciences.

University calendar: 2 semesters : winter semester from October 1st to the end of January and the summer semester from the beginning of March to the end of June.

Orientation day for foreign students is normally at the end of September.

Language of instruction : German