Katholische Stiftungshochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften München - Hochschule der Kirchlichen Stiftung des öffentlichen Rechts "Katholische Bildungsstätten für Sozialberufe in Bayern"

International applicants must have their foreign academic credentials assessed by uni-assist e.V., which issues a preliminary documentation certificate (VPD); this must be requested at least six weeks before the programme application deadline. Proof of German language proficiency at C1 level (recognised examination) is mandatory. Non-EU applicants must provide citizenship documentation or a valid residence permit. The university offers two specialised programmes for internationally-qualified degree holders: a Social Work bridging programme (IBS) and a Childhood Education programme (BEFAS/BEFAS+). APS certificate (Akademische Prüfstelle) is not listed as a university requirement, but Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants should verify current APS obligations with the German embassy before applying.

Application periods vary by programme. The university advises consulting the individual programme detail page for exact deadlines. International applicants using uni-assist must submit their VPD request at least six weeks before the relevant programme deadline.

uni-assist VPD procedure. Applicants with a foreign higher education entrance qualification or a foreign university degree must have their educational credentials pre-checked by uni-assist e.V. before applying: they request a Vorpruefungsdokumentation (VPD) from uni-assist (recommended at least six weeks ahead of the KSH application deadline) and then submit the VPD together with their application documents via the KSH online application portal (bewerbung.ksh-m.de). Application itself stays direct with the Hochschule; all programmes are taught in German and C1-level German proof is required. KSH is listed as a uni-assist member ('Katholische Stiftungsfachhochschule Muenchen (KSH)', VPD participant).

All degree programmes are taught in German. A C1-level German language certificate from a recognised examination body is required for admission. No English-taught degree programmes are offered.