Degree Studies

You will find a complete list of all courses the Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences offers

Bachelor's Degree Programmes

Master's Degree Programmes

The academic year in Germany is split into two semesters - winter and summer.

The winter semester starts on the 1st of October and ends on the 31st of March.
The summer semester starts on the 1st of April and ends on the 30th of September .

Lecture period: At Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences, classes run from the 1st of October to around mid February in the winter semester and from the 1st of April to around mid July in the summer semester.

In the last weeks of the lecture period and in some cases also in the first weeks following the lecture period, there will be examinations.

After the examination period up to the end of the semester there is the, so-called, lecture-free period (also called semester break) during which no classes are offered. 

The most important holidays where no classes will be held (and shops and banks remain closed) are:

• Epiphany (Heilige Drei Könige): January 6th
• Easter - Good Friday and Easter Monday (Ostern - Karfreitag und Ostermontag): End of March/beginning of April
• Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt): one Thursday at the beginning of May
• Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag): End of May
• German Reunification Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit): October 3rd
• Reformation Day (Reformationstag): October 31st

The current semester dates can be found here.

On double degree programmes, in addition to obtaining a degree from Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences, at the same time you will achieve a degree from a foreign partner university.

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You have chosen a study programme and would like to apply for it? Here you will find detailed information about application and admission.

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In order for you to commence your studies at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences, you have to complete certain formalities.

Please read the following information carefully (preferably in the order indicated):

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Bankkonto eröffnen - Banken in Magdeburg

Krankenversicherungen in Magdeburg

Bei der Stadt Magdeburg anmelden - Informationen für Studierende aus EU-Staaten

Bei der Stadt Magdeburg anmelden/Aufenthaltserlaubnis beantragen - Informationen für Studierende aus Nicht-EU-Staaten

... it is possible to attend courses at a preparatory college. More information can be found here.

The following lists various ways of obtaining financial support for your studies:

• BaföG (Federal Education & Training Assistance Act): Information on BaföG funding for foreign students can be found here.
• Scholarships: Useful hints and links to possible scholarships can be found here. The DAAD also provides information on scholarships for foreign students.
• Course completion grant: For students who have achieved good grades and who are expected to successfully complete their degree within a year, it is possible to obtain a course completion grant if, towards the end of your studies, you find yourself in financial difficulties through no fault of your own. The course completion grant may be awarded for a maximum of six months; in exceptional cases this may be extended to a maximum of 12 months. To apply and for further information, please contact the International Office.
• Financial Hardship: Should you find yourself in financial difficulties during your studies, please speak to us in the International Office during our consultation hours. We can give you details of contacts from whom you can obtain support.

German courses in parallel with your studies: German as a Foreign Language (DaF)

In addition to your main course of studies the university's Communication and Media Faculty offers German language courses throughout the entire semester. Courses are available at levels A1 to C1.

More detailed information on the German course offering is available from Professor Dr. Martina Schwanke. You can also obtain ECTS credits upon successful completion of your German as a Foreign Language (DaF) course.

Intensive German as a Foreign Language (DaF) course before the beginning of the semester

The Department of Communication and Media regularly offers four-week-long intensive courses in German as a Foreign Language before the beginning of the semester. Courses are available at levels A1 (beginner with no prior knowledge) to B2 (advanced with B1 qualification). You can obtain ECTS credits by successfully completing the intensive course. More detailed information and the application form for the intensive course can be found here.

Please note that your residence permit for a course of studies is only issued for a certain period of time (usually 2 years).

Before your old residence permit expires you need to apply to the Foreigners’ Office (Ausländerbehörde) for an extension.

The procedure is more or less identical to your initial application. However the authorities will also check that you are making adequate progress with your course, in other words that you will complete your degree in a reasonable time frame.

By re-registering you are notifying the university that you intend to study at the university in the forthcoming semester.

You must re-register every semester by paying the semester fee. This must take place within a fixed period of time. The dates are advertised on the website of the Department of Student Affairs.

Once your payment has been transferred to the relevant account, you will receive your new student ID by post. Your certificate of enrolment can be printed off via the online service for students. If you do not make payment within the specified period, you will be de-registered and cannot continue your studies.

Please note that we must have your current address in order to send you your documents. You can check and amend your address details via the online service for students.

If you need additional prints of your enrolment certificate, please visit following website:

Online-Studierendenservice

Please enter your user name and password (same as in the ITM rooms).

By clicking Studentenverwaltung, you will find the enrolment certificates available for printing.

All relevant information on working while you are a student is available from the web site of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

A comprehensive collection of links to miscellaneous job web sites is offered by the Career Center (DE).

When you return home:

We have set up a check list here that will give you an overview of what you need to do before you leave Magdeburg. The German Student Union has further useful information.

Check list: what do I need to do and when?

If you would like to remain in Germany:

The German Student Union also offers useful information here. Nevertheless you should still take a look at the check list and work through the items that are relevant to you.

Important note

For students who hold a residence permit for study purposes, it is always the case that the end of your course means that your reason for staying in the country is no longer valid. Therefore please contact the Foreigners’ Office before you de-register in order to clarify what you need to do next.