An overview of the central application process
You have decided to study at Worms University of Applied Sciences. We are delighted about this. As part of your application, you will first go through the so-called ‘Dialogue-Oriented Service Procedure’, or DoSV for short. This procedure determines the allocation of study places according to set criteria. This is a nationwide system run by the Foundation for University Admissions, through which many universities jointly coordinate their degree programmes with restricted admission. Whilst this may sound technical at first, in practice it involves just a few clear, sequential steps. You’ll start by registering with Hochschulstart, then submit your application via Worms University of Applied Sciences’ applicant portal, and finally prioritise your course choices. On this page, we explain each of these steps in detail. Should you have any questions along the way, Student Services is here to help you in person.
4 steps to securing a place at university
Step 1: Register with Hochschulstart
First, register on the Hochschulstart portal. Enter your personal details there. You will then receive an applicant ID (BID) and an applicant authentication number (BAN). You will need both numbers for Step 2: applying via the University of Worms’ applicant portal.
Please note: Multiple registrations are not permitted. If you register again despite this, only your most recent registration will be valid. All other registrations will be permanently deleted, including the associated applications. This also applies if you wish to apply for a later semester. Instead, simply continue to use your existing user account.
Step 2: Application via the Worms University of Applied Sciences applicant portal
After completing the Hochschulstart process, register on the Worms University of Applied Sciences applicant portal. There, you can submit up to three applications online.
Tip: Apply as early as possible. This allows us to process your application promptly, and you’ll be able to see in good time if any documents are missing. We will only process applications submitted shortly before the deadline after the deadline has passed.
Step 3: Prioritise your applications on Hochschulstart
Hochschulstart issues offers of admission primarily based on your preferences. You should therefore prioritise your applications according to your personal preferences. This is the only way that Hochschulstart can make you the offer that best suits your requirements. To prioritise your applications, click on the ‘Prioritise applications’ link under ‘My applications’, below the ‘Submitted applications’ table.
If possible, prioritise your applications by 22 January (summer semester) or 22 July (winter semester).
Prioritisation is crucial: during the coordination phase, universities continuously release ranking lists, meaning you could receive an offer of admission at any time. If you receive several offers at the same time, Hochschulstart’s coordination rules will automatically apply – this may, for example, result in the passive acceptance of an offer.
You can find out more about the coordination rules (opens in a new tab) directly from Hochschulstart.
Step 4: Co-ordination and supplementary allocation
After you have set your priorities, your application goes through two further phases: the coordination phase and – if necessary – the coordinated waiting list.
Co-ordination phase until 24 February or 24 August
During this phase, Worms University of Applied Sciences issues offers of admission to applicants.
Co-ordinated Waitlist, if necessary, from 25 February or 25 August
If study places remain available after the Coordination Phase, this additional phase begins. Only prospective students who did not receive an offer of admission during the Coordination Phase may take part. Rejected applicants will receive an email containing a link via which they can confirm their participation in the supplementary admission process. The link is valid for 72 hours. Prospective students who have not yet taken part in the process may also apply for places in the Coordinated Waitlist – provided that the relevant degree programme is participating in this phase. The university will draw up a new ranking list for the Coordinated Supplementary Allocation. This will be used once the existing ranking lists have been processed. In this phase, we allocate any remaining places by drawing lots.
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Compile and upload your application documents
You will be asked to upload documents at various stages of your online application. Please have the following documents to hand.
- Your university entrance qualification, e.g. A-level certificate or equivalent
- Your current CV
- Documents relating to military service or a voluntary social year (FSJ), if applicable
- Documents relating to vocational training, if applicable
- Where applicable, proof of language proficiency for degree programmes that require an additional language level
The following documents may also be required:
In that case, please also upload the following documents:
- University degree certificate, if you have already successfully completed your degree
- Certificate of no objection: This certificate confirms whether you have already forfeited your right to sit examinations in this degree programme at other universities. It is usually issued by the Examinations Office. Sometimes this information is already included in your academic transcript.
- Transcript of records showing all passed and failed examinations: The transcript must be up to date, i.e. as close as possible to the time of application. It must show all examinations taken, including the number of attempts and ECTS credits.
- Module handbook: Please provide us with the link to the module handbook for the degree programme you were studying at Worms University of Applied Sciences prior to your application. This is only necessary if you have already completed modules there.
In that case, please also upload:
- Proof of German language proficiency
- Preliminary application documentation (VPD), issued by uni-assist for Worms University of Applied Sciences
Regarding proof of German language proficiency: If you did not obtain your university entrance qualification in Germany, you must provide evidence of German language proficiency at C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Please submit this proof during the application period – otherwise we will not be able to consider your application for the selection process. If you are applying for a degree programme taught exclusively in English, this requirement does not apply.
Regarding preliminary examination documentation (VPD): If you are applying with foreign certificates, uni-assist will first review your documents. Once the documents have been successfully checked, you will receive the VPD. Upload it to the applicant portal together with the rest of your documents – within the application deadline. The VPD must be issued for Worms University of Applied Sciences and must not be more than one year old.
Applicants who have completed an assessment test or a preparatory college programme are exempt from the VPD requirement.
How to apply for a VPD:
- Gather your documents and have them translated if necessary
- Register with uni-assist and enter your details
- Select your preferred semester and Worms University of Applied Sciences
- Upload your documents to My assist
- Pay the processing fee
In that case, please also upload:
- Employment contract for the dual study programme with a partner organisation of Worms University of Applied Sciences
The contract with a partner organisation of Worms University of Applied Sciences is compulsory for dual study programmes.
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Checklist: Notes
Notes:
- To upload your documents, you will need a PDF programme, such as Adobe Acrobat, as well as a printer or scanner.
- Please upload your documents as PDF files.
- The maximum file size is 10 MB.
Important information regarding the application period
Applications can only be submitted during the regular application periods. You can find the exact dates under ‘Application periods and deadlines’.
