FAQ

Technology and Innovation Management (M. Eng.) - English track

What career prospects does this degree programme offer?

The competence gained in this programme opens up numerous career opportunities in international business, IT, automation as well as the possibility to pursue a PhD.

Can Hochschule Harz verify my eligibility before I apply via uni-assist?

Hochschule Harz cannot verify your academic performance and language proficiency directly. You are asked to apply via uni-assist which will check your documents on behalf of our university.

How do I know if I am eligible?

If you meet the criteria mentioned on our website, you are most probably eligible. However, your eligibility does not guarantee your admission. “Technology and Innovation Management” (M. Eng.)/English track is a course with restricted admissions (NC). It means that only a limited number of eligible applicants can be admitted to it.

Where do I find the list of application documents?

Follow this link to find the list of application documents.

Documents specific to the course of study are documents proving a minimum of 10 weeks of professional experience (letters of employers, letters of internships, etc.).

How can I apply?

If you received your first degree in Germany, you are asked to apply via the platform of Hochschule Harz.

If you received your first degree abroad, you are asked to apply via uni-assist which will check your documents on behalf of our university.

 

The grade of my bachelor course is below 2.5 according to the German system. Do I still stand a chance of being admitted?

No. The grade requirement is strict. No exceptions are possible.

Do I need knowledge of German to apply for the course?

No. No knowledge of German is necessary to be admitted to the course. However, a German course offered by Hochschule Harz is a constituent part of the master degree course “Technology and Innovation Management” (M. Eng.) – English track.

My bachelor course was held in English. Do I still need to prove my English proficiency?

If it is clear from the documents of the previous course of study that it was conducted in English, this diploma is also considered proof of ability to study in English.

Do I need to send my documents by post to Hochschule Harz or to uni-assist?

If you received your first degree abroad (not in Germany), you are asked to apply online on https://www.uni-assist.de/en and send certified copies of your documents to uni-assist (uni-assist e.V., Geneststrasse 5, 10829 Berlin) by post. No documents need to be sent to Hochschule Harz in this case.

If you received your first degree in Germany, you are asked to apply via hs-harz.de.

 

I have applied for the course. When can I expect to get a decision from Hochschule Harz?

Decisions on admission are taken approximately a month after the first application deadline (the 15th of December for the summer semester / the 15th of June for the winter semester). Then Hochschule Harz needs about two weeks to issue and send the letters of admission via email. All in all, you can expect to get informed about our decision six weeks after the first application deadline.

Can I come after the start of the lecture period?

Hochschule Harz allows international students to start the study one or two months after the start of the lecture period.

Does Hochschule Harz offer scholarships?

Hochschule Harz does not provide scholarships. However, as a student of Hochschule Harz you may apply for the scholarship Deutschlandstipendium.

What are my further steps after getting a letter of admission?

After getting a letter of admission, you need to declare your acceptance of a student place. To declare your acceptance of the student place you are asked to send us the following as scanned files:

1) a proof of the semester contribution payment (bank transfer receipt)
2) a proof of health insurance
3) filled out and signed information sheet for newly-enrolled
4) signed acceptance declaration together with
5) signed notice on the collection, saving, processing and transfer of personal data
6) passport photo

You are asked to send all these files in one email to oherfurth(at)hs-harz.de

How can I find an accommodation in Wernigerode?

You can apply for a room in one of the student residence halls of Hochschule Harz. Alternatively, you can find a private accommodation in the vicinity of the campus.

Although I meet all the admission requirements, I got a letter of rejection. Why?

“Technology and Innovation Management” (M. Eng.)/English track is a course with restricted admissions (NC). It means that only a limited number of eligible applicants could be admitted to it. Our university strives to maintain the education quality at a high level. This can only be granted by admitting a limited number of eligible applicants to the course.

Can Hochschule Harz reconsider my application if I was rejected?

As a rule, once rejected, applications are not reconsidered.

If I apply again, do I stand a chance of being admitted?

If you were rejected and you apply again, there is a chance of your being admitted. Though, your second application does not guarantee an admission.

What is the closest airport to Wernigerode?

The closest airports are Berlin-Tegel, Berlin-Schönefeld, Leipzig-Halle, Hannover.

I have another important question, not mentioned in the FAQ, where can I get further information?

For any further questions, NOT ANSWERED IN THE FAQ, please send a mail.