Application for international students
International Students
Start preparing early if you want to apply from abroad!
Getting certified copies and translations of certificates for your enrolment and the preparation for your German language examination can take some time. You also need to allow a certain amount of time to receive your visa once you applied for it. It is best to take care of your visa appointment when you apply for a place at the SDI!
Applying is easy and can be done online. Use our application system to provide information about yourself and the degree programme you are interested in. Finally, we will ask you to upload all required certificates and supporting documents in PDF format (as a single document). Your application is non-binding.
If you have any questions about the application process, you can also reach us by phone at +49 89 288102-35 or via email.
Apply now!
Apply now for the winter semester 2024/25 and start your desired degree programme in October!
Do you have any further questions? We are happy to assist you! Feel free to make an appointment for an individual consultation.
APPLICATION FROM OUTSIDE THE EU
We are happy to support you with every step you need to take to start studying at the International University SDI München in Germany!
Before you apply, please make sure that you are able to finance your studies. To apply for a visa, you must provide proof of both a blocked account and payment of tuition fees for at least one semester in advance.
Once you have accepted our offer to study at the SDI, we have received all the necessary documents, and you have transferred your enrolment fee and the tuition fees for the first semester, we will send you the relevant documents for your appointment at the embassy or consulate in your home country.
From a non-EU country, you will need a blocked account as well as German health insurance for your visa and your studies in Germany. Fintiba and Expatrio can support you to resolve matters quickly and easily!
Next steps
REVIEW OF YOUR APPLICATION
We will review your application to ensure that it is complete and that you fulfil the admission requirements. If we need further documents and information, we will get in touch with you!
OFFER OF ADMISSION
If you meet all the requirements, we will send you an offer to study at the SDI and your enrolment form (study contract) by email.
ACCEPTANCE OF ADMISSION
To accept your offer of admission, please complete the enrolment form and return it to us via email. You will then receive a confirmation of your enrolment and an invoice via email.
ENROLMENT
You will receive your enrolment documents once you have submitted all certified copies of your certificates and supporting documents, proof of your health insurance has been received, and your enrolment fee and the tuition fees for the first semester have been transferred. Then you are all set!
Apply now for the 2024/25 winter semester!
Required documents
Proof of previous qualifications (university entrance qualification and, if applicable, university degree) and translations, if applicable
Proof of the required foreign language skills
Proof of German language proficiency
APS certificate, if applicable
Copy of identity card or passport
If applicable, certificate(s) of exmatriculation from previous university(ies)
Curriculum vitae in tabular form with passport photo and short personal statement (max. one page)
Scholarships and grants
Funding your studies
There are a number of different ways to finance your degree programme in Germany. The International University SDI München offers various funding opportunities for students from Germany and abroad.
You can find further information in the Financing your studies section. Feel free to make an appointment for a consultation if you have any questions!
FAQ
Frequently asked questions and answers
No, your application to study at the International University is non-binding and free of charge!
Your enrolment application, however, is binding.
If you do not have the required language certificates, your language skills can be examined at the SDI as part of the application process.
Yes, you are still welcome to apply. You can submit the relevant documents later.
For information about BAföG, it is best to directly contact the Studierendenwerk. They will provide you with all the information about the requirements for BAföG and the application.
The academic timetables of the degree programmes are designed in such a way that you only attend seminars and lectures on 3 days and can thus work on the other days of the week. Our Career Center will gladly support you in looking for a working student position or other student jobs.
Furthermore, you can apply for BAföG and also for scholarships. We are happy to assist you in planning how to finance your studies.
As part of the application process, we check whether your qualification is internationally recognised and whether you can start studying with us. You can also check your qualification yourself at the information portal for foreign qualifications of the Central Office for Foreign Education.
If your certificate documents are in English or are bilingual, a translation is not necessary. Certificates written in another language do not necessarily have to be translated either. Do not hesitate to get in touch with us about this.
You are welcome to contact us and we will see if we can assist you with visa matters. If you arrive a little later, that is no problem. Professors, lecturers and university staff will support you in the best way possible.
The bank details of the International University SDI München are as follows:
Commerzbank AG München
IBAN: DE43700400410211266200
BIC: COBADEFFXXX