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Undergraduate (First‑Year) Deadlines

For students applying to start in Autumn 2026 at the Columbus campus:

Early Action Deadline: November 1, 2025 — this is the priority deadline for early decision notifications and most scholarships/honors programs.

Regular Decision Deadline: January 15, 2026 — final deadline for complete applications for autumn entry. 

Financial Aid Priority (e.g., FAFSA & ScholarshipUniverse): around February 1–15, 2026 (priority date for FAFSA/aid varies slightly).

Transfer Students

Fall 2025 (Columbus campus): Application deadline often November 1, 2025, with variations for regional campuses around December 1, 2025. 

International Applicants

International first‑year applicants typically follow the November 1 early action and January 15 regular decision deadlines for autumn entry as well. 

Graduate Programs

Graduate programme deadlines vary widely by programme and department and are different from undergraduate dates. Many graduate applications for autumn admission have deadlines in December–January or later, depending on funding cycles and specific graduate school requirements — so you should check the exact programme page for your field.

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 Bachelor's Program Admission Requirements

To be admitted to a bachelor's degree programme at Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, you generally need:

Academic Qualifications

A university entrance qualification (“Hochschulzugangsberechtigung”):

German Abitur (general university entrance qualification)

Fachhochschulreife / Fachgebundene Hochschulreife (subject‑restricted or applied sciences entrance qualification)

International school‑leaving certificate that is recognised as comparable to the German entrance qualification (subject to official assessment).

If your foreign certificate does not automatically qualify, you can take the Feststellungsprüfung / university qualification exam or the Hochschule Fresenius entrance exam (online written + oral) to qualify.

Alternate Pathways

If you don't have a traditional entrance qualification, you may still be eligible to apply if you have:

A vocational qualification (e.g., completed apprenticeship) plus relevant experience

A master craftsman certificate or similar advanced qualification

A combination of vocational training + work experience

Passing a university entrance exam at Fresenius (for many foreign qualifications)

2. Master's Program Admission Requirements

Master's programs require:

Academic Qualifications

A recognised Bachelor's degree (usually with at least 180 ECTS credits) or equivalent from a university or university of applied sciences.

Some programs have subject‑specific prerequisites — e.g., business programs may require a related undergrad field or work experience.

Professional Experience

In many advanced or MBA programs, relevant professional work experience (often minimum 1–2 years) is required. 

Program Variations

Certain research or highly specialised master's may have additional criteria, including specific subject knowledge or tests — check the individual programme page for details. 

3. Language Requirements

English‑Taught Programs

Proof of English proficiency at CEFR Level B2 is typically required (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS).

For international programs, B2 is usually the minimum; check specific programme pages for exact test scores. 

German‑Taught Programs

If the programme is in German and you are not a native speaker, you need to show German proficiency equivalent to B2 (or sometimes higher for specific programs).

4. Application Process Notes

You can apply year‑round — there are generally no strict deadlines, but early application is recommended, especially if you need a student visa. 

The university conducts an admission interview (focused on motivation and fit, not academic testing) once you fulfil the basic criteria. 

Digital copies of documents are usually acceptable initially; certified copies may be required later.