What other requirements do I need to meet?
Further requirements for applying to HSD:
Individual requirements apply depending on the degree programme and faculty.
Please check the relevant conditions before applying.
The detailed programme requirements are currently only available in German.
You can find the exact requirements on the respective German study programme website.
Internship
Some programmes at HSD require an internship or practical experience completed in a field relevant to the respective study programme.
When you need to present proof of the internship for your desired study programme, as well as information about the required duration and field in which the internship needs to be completed, can be found on the website of each study programme.
Please note: The internship certificate has to be presented as a certified copy. In case the certificate is written in a foreign language, it needs to be translated into German or English by a sworn, state-approved translator.
You can find a template for the internship confirmation and an FAQ at hs-duesseldorf.de/vorpraktikum
Aptitude test
Passing an artistic-design aptitude test is required for all study programmes at the faculty of Architecture and Design, as well as for the study programme "Audio & Video" in order to be able to apply.
Please note: Registration for the aptitude test happens directly at HSD and before the official application process.
Registration deadlines may vary between February and April.
Registration for the aptitude tests has to be done via eCampus.
If you would like to find out more about the aptitude test for our Bachelor's programmes, please read our flyers (currently only available in German):
Aptitude test for bachelor study programmes in the Faculty of Architecture
Aptitude test for bachelor study programmes in the Faculty of Design
English language requirements
All programmes at HSD are taught in German, with the exception of the M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering.
An English language certificate is required for some programmes, as individual courses are occasionally taught in English.
The exact language proficiency requirements and recognized certificates can be found on the study programme website or in the examination regulations.
Minimum GPA
Many Master's programmes at HSD require a minimum GPA from your Bachelor's degree.
You can check the study programme website to find out whether this applies to your chosen programme and to see the required GPA.
