Applications

This option applies to prospective students who have a German higher education entrance qualification (usually a German Abitur) and have not yet taken examinations in a similar Bachelor's degree programme.

It is only possible to make applications for the winter semester. Applications for our Bachelor's degree programmes in Economics and Management Science and Information Systems can be submitted between the beginning of May and 15 July. Applications for our Teaching Degree Subject Area Business and Administration can be submitted between the beginning of May and 15 September.

The application for our Bachelor’s degree programme in Economics and Management Science and Information Systems is submitted in a multi-stage process:

• Registration for the so-called dialogue-oriented service procedure (DoSV) in the DoSV applicant portal of the Foundation for University Admission. With your registration you will receive an applicant ID (applicant identification number) and a BAN (applicant authentication number).
• Application via the AlmaWeb study portal of Leipzig University whilst stating the applicant ID and the BAN from the registration with the DoSV.

You can find more information about the dialogue-oriented service procedure on the homepage of our Student Secretariat.

The application for our Teaching Degree Subject Area Business and Administration is submitted in a single-stage process:

• Application via the AlmaWeb study portal of Leipzig University.

You can obtain further information on the application process (ranging from the application to admission and to enrolment) on the homepage our Student Secretariat.

You have a foreign education qualification and have not yet taken examinations in a similar Bachelor’s degree programme?

Applications for our Bachelor Degree Economics and Management Science and Information Systems can be made between 15 April and 15 July via the uni-assistapplication portal. Applications for our Teaching Degree Subject Area Business and Administration can be made between 15 April and 1 September via the uni-assist application portal.

You can obtain further information on the application process (ranging from the application to admission and to enrolment) on the homepage our International Centre.

This option applies to those prospective students who have a German HEEQ (usually a German Abitur) and have already taken examinations in a similar Bachelor's degree programme.

It is possible to apply for the higher subject semester if you already have credits that can be recognised for the respective degree programme (usually credits that are similar in content and scope to the credits in the modules of our degree programmes) from a study programme at another university or college in a similar degree programme.

Please note that at the time of application for the higher subject semester and the associated application for placement in a higher subject semester, you must already have recognised achievements (as a rule, completed and assessed examination achievements). You can obtain further information on the recognition of achievements at the Faculty of Economics and Management Science here.

The application is submitted via the AlmaWeb study portal. You can obtain further information of the application deadline and the application procedures on the homepage of the Student secretariat.

You have a foreign education qualification and have already taken examinations in a similar Bachelor’s degree programme?

It is possible to apply for the higher subject semester if you already have credits that can be recognised for the respective degree programme (usually credits that are similar in content and scope to the credits in the modules of our degree programmes) from a study programme at another university or college in a similar degree programme.

Please note that at the time of application for the higher subject semester and the associated application for placement in a higher subject semester, you must already have recognised achievements (as a rule, completed and assessed examination achievements). You can obtain further information on the recognition of achievements at the Faculty of Economics and Management Science here.

The application is submitted via the uni-assist application portal. You can obtain further information of the application deadlines and the application procedures on the homepage of the International Centre.

This option applies to prospective students who have a German degree and have not yet taken examinations in a similar Master's degree programme.

With the exception of the Master's degree programme in Information Systems, applications are only possible for the winter semester. In the Master's degree programme in Information Systems, application for the first semester is possible in both the summer and winter semester. The application deadlines for our undergraduate Master's programmes are as follows:
 

Degree programme	Application deadlines
M. Sc. Management Science	2 May until 31 May
M. Sc. Economics	2 May until 31 May
M. Sc. Information Systems	for the winter semester: for the aptitude test: 2 May until 31 May via the portal of the Information Systems Institute AND for enrolment in the degree programme: 2 May until 15 September via AlmaWeb for the summer semester: An application for the 1st semester is not possible for the summer semester 2024.
M. Sc. Business Education and Management Training	2 May until 15 July
M. Sc. European Financial Markets and Institutions	2 May until 31 May

The application is submitted via the AlmaWeb study portal of Leipzig University. The application process for the Master's degree programmes is completely digital (only an application via AlmaWeb including document upload is required). Those interested in the Master's programme in Information Systems should note the registration deadline for the aptitude test at the Information Systems Institute.

The personal selection interviews for the Master’s Degree Programmes in Management science and Economics take place in the period from mid-June until mid-July. The awarding of the study places (sending of the notifications for the selection procedures) is targeted for mid-July.

Please note that an admission notice (offer of a study place) is usually accompanied by a 14-day acceptance period for the place; after this period has expired, the entitlement to the place expires.

You will find further information on the application and selection procedure on the following pages:

• M. Sc. Management; see separate entry on this page
• M. Sc. Economics: on the page of the Master's degree programme in Economics
• M. Sc. European Financial Markets and Institutions: on the page of the Master's degree programme European Financial Markets and Institutions
• M. Sc. Information Systems: on the page of the Information Systems Institute
• M. Sc. Business Education and Management Training: on the page of the Insitute of Business Education and Management Training

You will find further general information on the application process on the homepage of our Student Secretariat.

Those interested in our Master's degree programmes should note that the Student Office requires confirmation of the completed first professional degree by 30.09. in order to enrol at the Leipzig University. This can either be in the form of the Bachelor's degree certificate or proof from the university/faculty that all examination achievements have been passed. You can find more information on this page.

Applicants who are currently studying at our Faculty can send the pre-filled form as a PDF file by email to the Student Office of the Study Office (please use your studserv email for this) and will receive the confirmation for submission to the Student Office as a PDF file back by e-mail. Please note that processing may take a few days.

You have a foreign education qualification and have not yet taken examinations in a similar Master's degree programme?

With the exception of the Master's degree programme in Information Systems, applications are only possible for the winter semester. In the Master's degree programme in Information Systems, application for the first semester is possible in both the summer and winter semester.

Applications for our Master's degree programmes in Management Science, Economics, Business Education and Management Training and European Financial Markets and Institutions with a foreign degree are possible for the winter semester from 15 April to 31 May and for the summer semester (only for the Master's degree programme in Information Systems) from 1 November to 31 December. The application is submitted via the uni-assist application portal.

Applications for our Master degree programme in Information Systems with a foreign degree is possible for the winter semester from 15 April to 1 September and for the summer semester from 1 November to 1 March. The application is submitted via the uni-assist application portal. Please note that you must register in advance for the aptitude test at the Information Systems Institute between 2 May and 31 May.

Please note that an admission notice (offer of a study place) is usually accompanied by a 14-day acceptance period for the place; after this period has expired, the entitlement to the place expires.

You will find further information on the application and selection procedure on the following pages:

• M. Sc. Management; see separate entry on this page
• M. Sc. Economics: on the page of the Master's degree programme in Economics
• M. Sc. European Financial Markets and Institutions: on the page of the Master's degree programme European Financial Markets and Institutions
• M. Sc. Information Systems: on the page of the Information Systems Institute
• M. Sc. Business Education and Management Training: on the page of the Institute of Business Education and Management Training

You will find further general information on the application process on the homepage of our International Office.

This option applies to prospective students who have a German degree and who have already studied in a similar Master's degree programme and have already taken examinations.

It is possible to apply for the higher subject semester if you already have credits that can be recognised for the respective degree programme (usually credits that are similar in content and scope to the credits in the modules of our degree programmes) from a study programme at another university or college in a similar degree programme.

Please note that at the time of application for the higher subject semester and the associated application for placement in a higher subject semester, you must already have recognised achievements (as a rule, completed and assessed examination achievements). You can obtain further information on the recognition of achievements at the Faculty of Economics and Management Science here.

The application is submitted via the AlmaWeb study portal. You can obtain further information of the application deadline and the application procedures on the homepage of the Student Secretariat.

You have a foreign degree and have already taken examinations in a similar Master's degree programme?

It is possible to apply for the higher subject semester if you already have credits that can be recognised for the respective degree programme (usually credits that are similar in content and scope to the credits in the modules of our degree programmes) from a study programme at another university or college in a similar degree programme.

Please note that at the time of application for the higher subject semester and the associated application for placement in a higher subject semester, you must already have recognised achievements (as a rule, completed and assessed examination achievements). You can obtain further information on the recognition of achievements at the Faculty of Economics and Management Science here.

The application is submitted via the uni-assist application portal. You can obtain further information of the application deadlines and the application procedures on the homepage of the International Centre.

Experience shows that the number of applicants exceeds the number of available study places in the M. Sc. degree programme in Management Science many times over. The Faculty of Economics and Management Science strives to attract excellent and committed students to the degree programme. The allocation of study places takes place through a multi-stage procedure. 

1. Level: Application phase

You can apply for a study place during the application period via the AlmaWeb study portal or the uni-assist application portal (please note the respective information in the previous tabs); all documents must be completely submitted (online)  in the AlmaWeb or uni-assist portals by the end of the application deadline at the latest.

The following documents must be attached to your application:

• Letter of motivation;
• Curriculum vitae in tabular form;
• Proof of knowledge of the English language (B 2) - this proof can also be provided via the higher education entrance qualification (as a rule the Abitur), if this confirms at least seven years of school instruction in English up to graduation;
• for foreign applicants: proof of knowledge of the German language (C 1);
• Certificate of the first university degree (or a current overview of grades of the completed modules confirmed by the university, the sum of which must generally be at least 120 CP) - this must be a university degree with predominantly management science and economic content;
• if applicable, work and/or internship certificates.

Please check the application for completeness and correctness before sending it; it is not possible to make subsequent changes or submit additional documents during the application and selection process!

Please note that exceeding the application deadline or incomplete application documents will lead to exclusion from the selection procedure.

 

2. Level: Examination of professional suitability/admission requirements

Immediately following the conclusion of the application period on 31 May, the review of the submitted application documents begins, on the basis of which it is examined whether the applicants meet the necessary professional requirements that allow them to expect successful participation in the degree programme. According to Section 2 of the study regulations, a first vocational university degree with predominantly management science as well as economic contents or a comparable degree (especially in the field of industrial engineering) is required.

The result of the examination of the professional suitability is sent to the applicant by means of a notification via the AlmaWeb study portal after the selection procedure has been completed.

 

3. Level: Selection Procedure

Those applicants who have the professional suitability take part in the selection procedure for the allocation of study places.

Students are usually selected through selection interviews of the applicants with the members of a selection committee. The most promising applicants are invited (the criteria include: previous grades, CV, motivation, etc.).

The selection interviews are expected to take place between mid-June and mid-July. Invitations will be sent out at least a week in advance. Failure to attend the interview will be considered a withdrawal of the application. Due to the large number of selection interviews and the tight time frame, it is unfortunately not usually possible to reschedule appointments.

Up to a maximum of 50 percent of the study places can be awarded according to the grades of the proven module examinations of the first relevant vocational degree programme.

After the selection procedure has been completed, the admission and rejection notifications are sent via the AlmaWeb study portal. The sending of the notifications is expected to start in mid-July. Please note that the process will take some time.

We hope you understand that the faculty cannot provide any information on the status of your application during the entire procedure; you can only view your current application status via the application portal.