FAQ

• When can an application for accreditation be made? – An application can be made at any time, there are no fixed application dates. The most important thing is to submit a completed application. Otherwise, a request for improvement can be made and the application rejected in some cases.

• Can English language courses be offered and English academic degrees be awarded? - Yes, as long as the courses and degrees are internationally comparable and the other conditions for accreditation are fulfilled.

• Is financing through public means possible? – The University Accreditation Law strictly prohibits state funding. However, where necessary the state can ‘buy’ courses from private universities. The federal states and local councils are generally not prohibited from financing private universities.

• Do the same admissions deadlines and conditions apply as in state universities? – No, private universities establish their own admissions deadlines. In addition to the admission criteria prescribed for state universities, private universities can implement entrance examinations and other selection mechanisms aimed at quality control.