Jade Hochschule - Wilhelmshaven/Oldenburg/Elsfleth

International applicants with non-German qualifications apply through uni-assist (uni-assist.de); the document review process takes at least 6 weeks, with the full review period typically 8-10 weeks. Applicants must submit certified translated school or university transcripts, a German language proficiency certificate at the level required by the target programme, a CV, passport copy, and proof of any required preparatory course. Whether direct bachelor's admission or a Studienkolleg preparatory year is required depends on the country and institution of the prior qualification - applicants are directed to the DAAD anabin database to check their qualification's recognition status. For Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants an APS certificate is required before the university can issue an admission letter (this is a standard German requirement; Jade Hochschule's own pages do not explicitly address it, but it applies under German consulate rules). German language requirements vary by programme; specific levels (B1-C1/TestDaF) are listed per programme in the course catalogue.

International applicants with foreign qualifications: Winter Semester - 1 April to 15 June (restricted/NC programmes) or 1 April to 15 August (open-admission programmes); Summer Semester - 1 October to 15 December (restricted) or 1 October to 15 February (open). Due to the uni-assist processing time of 8-10 weeks, early application is strongly advised. Domestic (German Abitur) applicants: Winter - 1 June to 15 September (open) or 1 June to 15 July (restricted); Summer - 1 December to 15 March (open) or 1 December to 15 January (restricted).

uni-assist (full application processing). Official rule: 'Ausländische und deutsche Studienbewerber_innen, die ihren Schulabschluss oder ihren Hochschulabschluss im Ausland erworben haben (Ausnahme: deutsche Auslandsschule) bewerben sich über uni-assist' - i.e. everyone with a foreign HZB applies through uni-assist, which checks documents and forwards them to Jade Hochschule (processing ca. 5-8 weeks, then internal review). For zulassungsbeschränkte (NC) programmes, hochschulstart registration (BID/BAN codes entered in uni-assist) is additionally required. Applicants with a German HZB apply directly via the university's Bewerberportal. International deadlines WS 2026/27: 1 Apr - 15 Jun for NC programmes and selected Masters, 1 Apr - 15 Aug for admission-free programmes. All three campuses (Wilhelmshaven, Oldenburg, Elsfleth) are uni-assist members.

The majority of programmes are taught in German; German language proficiency is required for most degree programmes, with the required level varying by programme. A growing number of English-taught or English-track programmes exist, particularly at master's level. The International Office also offers courses in German, English, Spanish, French, and Chinese for students.