Jade Hochschule Studies Before you start Enrolment office Ways of taking up studies Hochschulzugang für beruflich Qualifizierte
University admission for vocationally qualified persons
A university entrance qualification for a course of study in any subject area at any university on the basis of previous vocational training:
- Master craftsperson
- State-certified technician
- State-certified business economist
- anyone who can provide evidence of a further training qualification on the basis of a further training regulation in accordance with the Vocational Training Act or the Crafts Code. (The course must comprise at least 400 teaching hours and must be documented). Further training regulations can be found at https://www.bmbf.de/DE/Service/Fortbildungsordnungen/fortbildungsordnungen_node.html
- anyone who holds a certificate of competency for the nautical or technical ship's service in accordance with the Ship Officer Training Ordinance. (course must comprise at least 400 hours of instruction and proof must be provided)
- who can provide proof of a technical college qualification in accordance with the framework agreement on technical colleges of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of 07.11.2002 or
- who can provide proof of a qualification based on a state-law further training regulation for professions in the healthcare sector or for social care or social pedagogical professions (course must comprise at least 400 hours of instruction).
A higher education entrance qualification for a subject-related course of study at any university on the basis of previous vocational training is held by anyone who
- have completed a three-year apprenticeship in a recognized profession and have worked in this profession for at least three years. In the case of periods of employment with less than half of the regular weekly working hours, the period of professional experience to be proven is extended accordingly. The training must be closely related to the intended course of study.
Overview of previous professional training with entitlement to study
- has other previous training determined by the university to be equivalent to the course of study or
- has acquired a subject-related higher education entrance qualification by examination following previous professional training (so-called Z examination).
Advice and information:
Before you apply, we will be happy to advise you on the question of whether your previous professional education qualifies you to study your chosen degree course. Please bring all school and vocational training documents with you to the interview.
Teaching and Learning Center
Tel. 04421 985 2957