PASCH Schools
Hildesheim is a small city in the heart of Lower Saxony and offers ideal conditions for studying. What students appreciate most about Hildesheim is the personal atmosphere, the short distances and the wide range of art and culture on offer in this UNESCO World Heritage city.
If you would like to find out more about living and studying in Hildesheim, click here.
The university offers a wide range of degree programmes. These are divided into four faculties:
Faculty 1: Education & Social Sciences
Faculty 2: Cultural Studies and Aesthetic Communication
Faculty 3: Language and Information Sciences
Faculty 4: Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Economics & Computer Science
Please note that special admission requirements apply for international prospective students. These often depend on the desired degree programme. Click here for further information.
Motivation scholarship
In order to (co-)finance your studies in Germany, you can apply for the so-called motivation scholarship.
This includes the following benefits:
- 500 € per month for a period of 6 months
- Possible extension by 6 months after renewed application
- Support from mentors for intercultural, administrative, social and professional issues
Selection Criteria
The selection criteria are as follows:
- Sufficient language skills (usually: C1 according to CEFR)
- Academic performance
- Significance of the letter of motivation (0.5 page max.)
- Social and intercultural commitment
- Cases of hardship (chronic/mental/physical illness, disability and special life circumstances) or interested parties with "fewer opportunities" will be considered.
These are only the selection criteria for the motivation scholarship. In order to be able to study at the University of Hildesheim or the HAWK University of Applied Sciences and Arts, additional selection criteria may apply. These often depend on the desired degree programme. For more detailed information on the admission of international students to studies at the University of Hildesheim, click here.
Documents
The following documents must be submitted for an application:
- Application form
- Letter of motivation (½ to 1 page)
- Curriculum vitae
- Proof of academic achievements
- Proof of language skills (B2 according to CEFR for the taster programme; usually C1 according to CEFRfor the degree programme)
- Proof of social and/or intercultural commitment if applicable
- Letter of recommendation or assessment from the PASCH school or similar if applicable
- Notification of a case of hardship
- Admission from the University of Hildesheim or HAWK University of Applied Sciences and Arts for the Taster Study Programme and the motivation
Those interested in studying at the University of Hildesheim or the HAWK University of Applied Sciences and Arts will be given the opportunity to come to Germany for a one-week taster programme.
Possible programme items of the taster course are:
- Interdisciplinary seminars and lectures (tailored to the interests of the participants)
- Workshops on intercultural skills (e.g. on study culture or diversity)
- Workshops on academic work or career prospects in Germany
- Information events with tips on study orientation and application
- Getting to know the University of Hildesheim and the HAWK University
- Leisure activities: guided city tours, museum and/or theatre visits, nature hikes, short excursions
There are currently partnerships between the University of Hildesheim and the following schools:
- Deutsche Schule Barranquilla, Kolumbien
- Deutsche Schule Cali, Kolumbien
- Deutsche Schule Stiehle Cuenca, Ecuador
- Instituto Ivoti, Brasilien
The HAWK University of Applied Sciences and Arts also offers school partnerships. You can find more information about them here.
The University of Hildesheim and the HAWK maintain close relationships with the school partnerships. Once a year, they are represented at university fairs and visit partner schools.
Network of German schools abroad and universities in South Lower Saxony – HAWK and University of Hildesheim
BIDS is a programme offered by the German Academic Exchange Service DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst). It enables German universities to network with schools abroad and offers pupils the opportunity to study in Germany. Within the BIDS programme, there is the Network of German schools abroad and universities in South Lower Saxony – HAWK and University of Hildesheim.
Your pathway to the University of Hildesheim
