FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

Admission - Eligibility

A foreign University Entrance Qualification (UEQ) typically consists of the school diploma earned in the applicant‘s home country or a combination of a higher education admission exam, school diploma and years of postsecondary study.

You can find out whether your higher education entrance qualification (UEQ) from your home country qualifies you to study directly in Germany or whether you first have to attend a preparatory course (Studienkolleg) at the information portal on the recognition of foreign educational qualifications (ANABIN).

Also, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) operates a website where you can check whether your school leaving certificate qualifies you to study in Germany.

If you have a foreign university entrance qualification, it must be evaluated by our university as part of the application process. Please note that from 2021 on we will no longer cooperate with Uni-assist and this examination will be carried out exclusively by our university.

The programme "Sustainable Business and Technology" is offered entirely in English. It is therefore necessary to provide proof of language qualification (e.g):

Certificate of English Language Proficiency at level B2 CEFR or an equivalent (e.g):
- TOEFL® Test (iBT 72)
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- TOEIC® Test (Listening and Reading 785+ Speaking 160 + Writing 150)
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- IELTS (band 5.5)
- Cambridge First Certificate in English + Grade B or C (FCE)
- B2 Certificate English of the Language Test Centre of Trier University
- English as examination subject or advanced course with grade “good” or “very good” (Information for German students: Abiturzeugnis Leistungskurs Englisch mit mindestens 10 von 15 Punkten im Durchschnitt der letzten zwei Schuljahre oder Abiturzeugnis Grundkurs Englisch mit mindestens 11 von 15 Punkten im Durchschnitt der letzten zwei Schuljahre)

The aforementioned proofs of English language do not have to be provided if school or studies have been completed in English, if you are a native speaker or come from a country where the official language is English.

Prior to starting the appropiate application procedure, please check in the DAAD admissions database or at www.anabin.de whether you can be admitted directly to a degree programme at Trier University of Applied Sciences with your higher education entrance qualification.

The application process differs depending on the origin of the higher education university entrance qualification.

Apply here, if you got your higher education entrance qualification from outside Germany.

Apply here with german higher eudcation entrance qualification.

No, the program is taught in English. As a special advantage, German language modules are included in the program.

We no longer cooperate with Uni-Assist and this examination will be carried out exclusively by our university.

Admission - Required documents

Please remember to attach all required documents and provide us with all information for a successfull application. For this, you need to downlad the application form. There you will find a detailled listing of everything that has to be submitted to us via post.

Your Curriculum Vitae or resume with your complete school/college/university history is also one of the required documents in your application.

A CV should not exceed two A4 pages. It allows you to list your educational career and the work experience you have obtained so far. Do not worry if you do not have any professional experience yet.

If you have a foreign university entrance qualification, it must be evaluated by our university as part of the application process. Therefor we charge a processing fee of 70.00 Euro for checking your documents. Please note that the evaluation will only take place when we can book the corresponding receipt of money.

Please ensure that this fee is paid in advance to the following bank account. Please note that payment reference must be stated exactly, otherwise your payment cannot be clearly allocated.

Admission - Submission of documents

Applications should be submitted by

15 May for non EU and non EEA applicants

31 August for EU and EEA applicants

Only online appplications are possible.

Please find here detailed "How to apply" instructions.

START TO PREPARE YOUR STAY IN GERMANY

After having received an admission to our program, please apply for a student visa at the German embassy in your home country. Since a visa process can take several months, we kindly suggest applying for an appointment as soon as you receive our admission letter. Usually, you will have to present the following documents in order to apply for a visa:

Admission letter from our university
Certificate confirming health insurance cover
Proof of financial resources
Certificate of English language or an equivalent

Important: Do not enter Germany as tourist. A tourist visa cannot be converted into a student visa.

To get further information on how to fund your studies in Germany you can check the DAAD website.

A limited number of student apartments are available directly at the campus. They are reasonably priced, come fully equipped and provide high-speed internet access as well as being connected to our university intranet. Alternatively, private accommodation can be found on several online portals as well as the homepage of the Studierendenwerk Trier. We strongly urge you to arrange your accommodation before arrival. This accomodation guide will help you.

Apartment-finding websites on the internet are:

Please also check our internal Facebook group.

Prices for food, accommodation, health insurance, clothing, cultural events, etc. are basically in line with the EU average. You will need around 853 Euros a month to cover your living expenses. The largest expense is your monthly rent.

Before you begin your studies, you will have to prove that you have sufficient funds to finance your studies in Germany. A proof of financial resources can be provided in various ways:

A blocked account with a security deposit of 10,236 Euros a year
An affidavit of support (a document an individual signs to accept financial responsibility for another person, usually a relative)
A scholarships confirmation

Please note that we do not provide scholarships for applicants. The DAAD provides different scholarships for foreign students:

To get further information on how to fund your studies in Germany you can check the DAAD website.

If you’d like to study in Germany, you have to have health insurance. You will need to present proof of health insurance when you enrol at university and apply for a residence permit. Make sure to take care of your health insurance status before you come to Germany. For further information check the DAAD website.

Please have a look at our a step by step explanation of the procedure for applicants at the Environmental campus Birkenfeld.

All information concerning your first arrival at the campus you can find here.

In the International buddy program, exchange students and other new international students are matched with "local" / more experienced students from Trier University of Applied Sciences. The local buddys will help their partners with questions and take part in communal events organized by the International Office.

Please note that the primary purpose of the international buddy program is cultural exchange; buddys are not obliged to assist in formalities such as enrollment or room search. For any organizational issues, please contact the International Office.

INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR STUDIES

All information for the current semester you can find here.

All information about the semester fee you can find here.

Expertise in business and ESG law
Sustainability awareness
Change management and leadership skills
Multilingual and intercultural competencies
Employability and career planning

Excellent career opportunities in in all areas of the business worldwide and in Germany
Access to master’s degree programs upon successful completion

Here you can find all regulations.

In principle, the recognition of achievements that have been made at other universities is of course possible. However, this implies that the corresponding subjects must be identical in terms of content / learning goals and the respective working hours. In order to check this, it is necessary that

You prepare a short synopsis of your previous achievements and corresponding modules with the respective modules of the SBT course. Please note that the relevant evidence from the issuing university must be credibly presented and substantiated.
In the next step, this documentation must be coordinated with the respective professors responsible for the modules (see Module Descriptions). Please note that the corresponding original documents must be submitted.
If sufficient coverage is ensured, the achievements will be recognized and finally confirmed in a last step by the head of the course.

A legally binding decision on credit recognition can only be made after the student’s official enrollment at the Environmental Campus Birkenfeld.

The coordination of such projects is done directly with the supervising professor. However, the individual approach of the colleagues may be very different. While some publish offers on their notice board, others prefer to discuss the possibilities in a personal meeting. If you have your own project idea, you can of course also ask professors whether they are willing to supervise you.

It is important to note that a project should always be a team effort. So if you have suitable colleagues and a rough idea, simply contact a professor directly and agree on the further procedure. The range of topics is very broad, we support almost any form of application of the scientific skills acquired during your studies.

Actually, the curriculum of the study program "SBT" does not include a semester abroad (it is an international study program, so it does not seem absolutely necessary to go abroad again). Of course, there is still the possibility to spend a semester abroad. We also support this because we consider it a valuable part of your education.

You prepare a short synopsis of the corresponding modules with the respective modules of the SBT course.
In the next step, this documentation must be coordinated with the respective professors responsible for the modules (see Module Descriptions). If sufficient coverage is ensured, the achievements will be fixed in your learning agreement and after return confirmed. Should there not be enough overlap in the standard modules, electives in particular are a good option. Here there is much greater flexibility in terms of content.
In any case, a learning agreement should be concluded before going abroad so that it is really clear which courses will be recognized upon return. Further information on this and on the partner universities can be obtained from the International Office (Ms. Daniela Haubrich).

FAQ SELECTION

Please know that the programme is full-time and consists of mandatory classes and lectures. It is therefore not possible to combine it with a full-time job.

Many of our students work at our university in our numerous research or administrative projects as part of a temporary job, which allows them to earn some extra money to finance their studies