Our Services for International Students

Do you want to study in Germany? Are you looking for a management degree course that prepares you for the working world? Well, then the HdWM study advisors might be the right people to turn to!

Our study advisors will be at your side from answering the first questions to – fingers crossed – your admission. They support you during the entire decision-making process, check your entrance requirements, advise you in preparing your application, and getting your admission documents ready. If the German embassy in your country requires special documents, just let our study advisors know and they will issue the necessary paperwork.

We want to support you personally during this important decision. If you are applying from abroad, you can receive a personal counselling either via phone or video call.

We try to keep our processes as concise as possible, to move fast with your application and get you to the point of applying for a visa quick.

Please note that the visa is a step on the way to HdWM that is not within our range of influence. Therefore, we can only support you with the necessary paperwork and a speedy issuing of your contract in time for your visa interview.

To give yourself the necessary time to apply and prepare your studies in Germany, please allow at least three months for the consultation and application process.

Find out more about our application process and how the study advisory team can support you.

To become a HdWM student, it takes more than just the necessary school leaving certificates or university diplomas. We also look for special characteristics, such as your motivation for choosing your course and your personality. These and other qualifications are assessed in our application process to gain insights into who you are, and which course is right for you.

Nothing could be easier than applying for your studies at HdWM. Log in to our online application portal and you will be guided through the steps. If you are missing any documents, no problem. You can save the current status of your application at any time and return to it at a later date. Please note that once you have submitted your application, you will not be able to make any changes. From then on, please contact us by e-mail. We look forward to receiving your application.

Alternatively, you can send us your application by e-mail. Please send the following documents to application@hdwm.org

• Current CV/resume
• High school diploma or other university entrance qualification
• Copy of your ID card or passport
• Certificate about your language proficiency in English (For non-native speakers of English)

Upon receipt of your documents, the admission office will check your eligibility. If everything is complete and meets the German university entrance qualification, you will receive your study contract. Please sign it and send it back within 14 days – and you are good to go!

We have two yearly intakes: 1st of April and 1st of October. You can apply up to a year in advance at HdWM. We recommend applying early to make sure you have enough time for the application and visa process. There is no explicit deadline to apply, but please keep in mind that applying for a visa may take several weeks or even months – a process over which we have no influence.

If you want to apply very shortly before the beginning of the semester, please contact us and we will try to find a solution for you.

Find out more about our application process.

At HdWM, you are more than just a matriculation number. The personal development and close contact to our students is very important to us. Therefore, we have small groups to ensure personal contact between you and your fellow-students, but also between you and your lecturers. We have an open-door policy. The chair of your study program is the person you can turn to during you whole studies.

We know that academics styles differ from country to country. To get you in shape for your thesis, there are special courses in each study program that allow you to bring your writing and research skills to perfection. With modules such as ‘Academic Writing’ in the BA Management in International Business or an 8-week research project in the MA Business Management, which students can choose instead of the management internship, you can get accustomed to academic writing in Germany and get a feeling of what your lecturers expect from your thesis.

Although our English-track study programs are 100% in English, we highly recommend all international students to learn German. Admittedly, it is a tough language to learn but will open many doors while studying in Germany. From our 10-year experience, we can tell that students without sufficient German skills have difficulties finding jobs as working students or interns. Many of our partner companies are small- and middle-sized businesses and operate locally. And even many big players prefer applicants who are fluent in German.

This is why we created different ways how you can learn German during your studies at HdWM. We are sure that there is the right option for you, your language level, and even budget.

Free language courses at HdWM

Regularly, HdWM offers beginners German classes that are free of charge for our students. They take 1-2 semesters and can be easily aligned with your course schedule.

If you are interested in making your first moves in the German language, contact the International Office to ask for more information and the next available course.

Brushing up or improving your already existing German skills

If you are already a bit more proficient in German, you can also take classes within our cooperation with the Studium Generale, which offers courses designed for students.

Bring your German to perfection with the German experts at Goethe Institut

In cooperation with the Goethe-Institut Mannheim, which is located right next door on the same campus, our international students can learn German with this renowned institution. Classes are available on all levels – from absolute beginner to near-native speaker. Click here to learn more.

Our goal is to prepare our students for their future. To become a true manager, we also give you all the practical skills you will need for entering a successful career on top of the academic knowledge.

There are many different practical elements in the curriculum of our study programs. This already starts in the lectures, where you will receive lots of insight into real business life by your business-experienced lecturers, guest lecturers from companies, or company visits. Every study program contains an internship that you can spend in Mannheim or abroad. Also, the curriculum allows enough free time that you can use for jobs as a working student.

As a university with a great focus on practical experience, we maintain a great network of companies in the region of Mannheim. Our Career Network @ HdWM team is the link between students and the companies, and makes sure you get in touch with the right people.

You are unsure what German personnel specialists are looking for in an applicant? Contact the Career Network @ HdWM team about the mentoring program that prepares international students for the particularities of the German job market.