Columbia International University Korntal

Master's programmes require a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or equivalent) plus at least one year of ministry experience (including voluntary church or mission work). Applicants with suitable prior theological training may qualify for a shortened programme (33 study units / 55 ECTS). Admission is assessed individually based on the full CV. An application fee of €90 is charged. APS certificate is not applicable - CIU Korntal is a private, faith-based institution operating on the North American credit system, not integrated into the German Hochschulzulassung framework.

Rolling admission: students can begin with their first course at any time. The recommended entry point is the compulsory course 'Mission und Methoden der Theologie', offered three times a year (next cohort 21-26 September 2026). Applications are made after an advisory interview via the online application portal; a one-time application fee of EUR 90 applies, and enrolling after a course's registration deadline incurs a EUR 20 late fee.

Direct application - no uni-assist. CIU Korntal is the European degree site of Columbia International University (USA): students enrol at CIU and receive North American degrees (CIU is listed H+ on anabin), so the German uni-assist procedure does not apply. Admission runs through AWM Korntal's own process: an advisory interview followed by the online application portal (one-time EUR 90 application fee). Master's entry requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or equivalent) plus at least one year of relevant ministry/practice experience; admission is decided case-by-case under the Zulassungsordnung CIU Korntal.

English (primary language of instruction for most programmes). A German-language Doctor of Ministry track is also available.