FAQ

The program is full-time and requires you to be physically present in Nuremberg.

Our new learning design is geared towards active learning and continuous self-reflection during the courses. We therefore highyl recommend studying full-time.

The program is free of tuition fees, but there is a charge for student services and the basic semester ticket. See here 

We currently do not offer our own scholarship programs. However, we encourage you to explore the wide range of external scholarship opportunities.

You may attend our online Q&A sessions. Find here the date and time

International applicants must apply for the study program at UTN via UTNexus and additionally submit their application via our partner uni-assist e.V. Find all relevant information here.

All applicants must submit their online application through our UTNexus portal. Find all relevant details here.

If you apply with your international degree through our partner uni-assist e.V., your grades will be converted automatically.

If you are holding a degree from a country outside of the EU or EEA, you need to submit your application additionally via our partner uni-assist.

Please always apply via UTNexus and – if required – additionally via uni-assist e. V.

No. The selection committee assesses your academic suitability, your final grade, and your explanatory letter. After the pre-selection process, you will either be admitted directly, invited to an interview, or unfortunately rejected. Further details can be found at Application to Study and on the webpage of the degree program you are applying for.

We will inform you about the status of your application through an email sent to you via UTNexus. Upon receiving a positive decision, you will also be granted access to your admission or rejection letter, which you can download via UTNexus.

Enrollment in the program is only possible after you have accepted the study place. Please do so as early as possible by clicking the “Accept study place” button in UTNexus.
Enrollment is possible until 30 September, however, please note that processing your enrollment application may take some time. Therefore, start the enrollment process as early as possible.
Further information on enrollment can be found at Enrollment

The ECTS credits required for the respective degree program are an admission requirement – if you cannot provide proof of these, admission is not possible.
If you obtained your degree in a country where ECTS are not used, we will convert your academic credits accordingly as part of the selection process.

Your application can only be forwarded to the selection committee if you meet all the required formal prerequisites..

Your professional work experience may be taken into account in the evaluation. However, as a basic requirement for admission, you must still meet all formal requirements.

The selection committee also takes into account qualifications you have obtained outside of university, for example through online courses. However, missing ECTS credits cannot be compensated for by online courses.

We do not take letters of recommendation into account when evaluating your application.

The application requires a written justification in English of no more than 600 words. The justification should explain the specific interest in the degree program and demonstrate the special talent and willingness to perform. Relevant information on vocational training, internships, periods of study abroad or further education in the Bachelor’s degree program should be included. Additionally, the applicant should reference the learning concept at UTN and explain how it supports their acquisition of competencies.

The required English language skills must already be available when you apply to study. You can find out which documents you need to present at Application to Study.

No, proof of German language proficiency is not required at the time of application. However, proof of your German language skills (level A2) or a higher education entrance qualification from a German-speaking educational institution is required at the latest when registering for the master’s thesis (usually when starting the fourth semester). You may already submit proof of your German language skills with your application. This is optional and not a mandatory requirement. While our program is exclusively taught and evaluated in English, we believe that learning some basic German can greatly enhance your experience as a student.

At the latest at the beginning of the fourth semester, when you start your master’s thesis.

If your degree certificate is not yet available, you can submit it to Team Student Services up to five weeks after the start of the semester.

No. We do not accept any late submissions.

If you apply with your international degree through our partner uni-assist e.V., your grades and credits will be converted automatically.

An APS certificate is only required if you completed your undergraduate degree in India, China or Vietnam. 

You do not need to submit an additional language certificate if the medium of instruction (MOI) of your entire previous degree program was English. In this case, you can submit an official document from your university confirming this instead of a language certificate (e. g. Transcript of Records, MOI certificate etc.).

Documents issued in the German or English language do not need to be translated. Documents issued in another language must be translated by a sworn translator and certified with an official seal.
For admission, merge the original and the translated document into one PDF file and upload the merged PDF file to the online application.

You can find this information on Study page.

You can find all information on enrollment at Enrollment. In addition, all students must present their identity card or passport and, if applicable, their residence permit in person at the Student Services Team (Technische Universität Nürnberg, Ulmenstraße 52h, 90443 Nuremberg) by 31 October at the latest. Further details are provided in the enrollment notification, so please read it carefully. If you still need to submit additional documents, this is possible up to five weeks after the start of the semester.

Congratulations on your admission! Now you can focus on other important details, such as finding accommodation or planning your move before you start your studies in Nuremberg. We have already put together some helpful information at Your Start at UTN. You can also contact our Welcome Center at any time by email welcome@utn.de.

Not just one day, but an entire week. The UTN Welcome Week is expected to take place one week before the courses begin. You will get to know your fellow students and have the opportunity to meet your future contacts and clarify any open questions. With a relaxed program, we make it easier for you to get started at UTN!

The Welcome Center will be happy to help you with these and any other questions about your stay in Nuremberg! Just send an email to welcome@utn.de or visit Your Start at UTN.