Although all lectures are conducted almost exclusively in German, we do offer an English-language Study Program of up to 30 ETCS each semester, as part of the Studium Generale. Since we are quite a small university we do neither offer German language classes nor preparatory courses. However, international students matriculated at EVHN are permitted to visit language courses at the Language Center of the nearby Technische Hochschule Nürnberg (TH), free of charge.

Hence, if you are interested in studying at EVHN, you can start with courses from our English Study Program and simultaneously start improving your German language skills at the nearby TH. Having reached B2-level of German language proficiency, you are welcome to start studying at EVHN in one of the regular BA or MA programs.

For any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the International Office. We are happy to help!

Your study pathways

Starting your studies from scratch? The good news is: you may not have to. Perhaps you’ve already learned a great deal in your training and on the job. Or you’ve already started a study programme or even completed a bachelor’s degree or studied a semester abroad. A lot of what you have already achieved can be used for your studies – thanks to academic recognition and recognition of prior learning (RPL). This saves you time and allows you to build on your competences in your study. You can find more information here.

Once you have applied for and been granted a student visa at the German embassy or consulate in your home country, you must apply for a residence permit for study purposes at the immigration office responsible for your place of residence after entering Germany.

The local immigration office regularly publishes comprehensive information on application requirements, necessary documents, etc. on its website. For example, the immigration office of the city of Nuremberg:

www.nuernberg.de

Lebensunterhaltssicherung bei Aufenthaltszweck Studium

Note: If you have any questions or are in doubt, please contact the immigration office responsible for your place of residence directly, as not every immigration office always handles everything in the same way.

Students have the opportunity to work 120 full or 240 half working days per calendar year. A compulsory internship does not count towards these working days.

A dual study programme at a state-recognised university usually falls under the category of ‘studying’, even if it includes a remuneration element (practical phases).