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Well prepared for your Ostfalia degree programme: Your checklist and useful links

News , , By: Vera Huber

To ensure a successful start to the winter semester 2026/27 at Ostfalia: Here you will find helpful information for your start to university life.

Prospective students with information material on the Ostfalia campus
With the right information, starting your studies is easy. Foto: Marek Kruszewski

Would you like to get started at Ostfalia in the winter semester? Then we have a checklist for your application documents and useful links to help you prepare for your studies.

Application

Here you will find the most important information on admission requirements and applying to study at Ostfalia!

With the following documents you are perfectly prepared for the online application:

  • Curriculum vitae
  • University entrance qualification
  • Electronic notification of insurance status
  • Proof of voluntary social year (FSJ), if applicable
  • If applicable, proof of a pre-study internship (e.g. for the Social Work degree programme)
  • If you have completed vocational training: certificate and diploma
  • If you were previously enrolled: certificate of exmatriculation with details of "university semester, subject semester, semester on leave"
  • If you are applying for a Master's degree programme: Certificate and transcript from your Bachelor's degree programme, certificate of exmatriculation, proof of standard period of study

Don't forget to transfer the semester fee

Financing

Living costs, semester contribution, mobility, health insurance - studying costs money. You can find information on BAföG, scholarships, part-time jobs and savings tips on financing your studies via our links on financing your studies.

Information for first semester students

When does the first semester welcome take place? Where do I register for preparatory courses? What is the OstfaliaCard? Answers to these questions and more can be found on the Ostfalia first semester page.

Support and counselling

Whether you are studying with health restrictions or with family and caring responsibilities - Ostfalia will be happy to advise and support you in finding individual solutions.

Accommodation

Are you looking for a room in a shared flat, a flat or a place in student accommodation? These links will help you with your search: