Application
Non-EU countries
If you would like to apply to the International University SDI München, your application must be submitted via uni-assist if both of the following apply to you:
- You are not a citizen of an EU or EEA member state (including Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway), and
- You obtained your higher education entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur, Matura) or your first academic degree (e.g. Bachelor's degree) outside of Germany.
Please note: This also applies if you are already enrolled at another German university (or were enrolled previously) but have not yet completed a degree and wish to transfer to the International University SDI München.
Start preparing early if you want to apply from a non-EU country!
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!
If you have any questions about the application process, you can also reach us by phone at +49 89 288102-35 or via email.
Are you a prospective student from Germany or another EU country?
Please apply via our application portal. You will find all the information you need about the application process here.
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Please note the enrolment deadline for the respective semester.
Even after the enrolment deadline, applications can be accepted via uni-assist until mid-October of the respective year. Please note that this is still possible on an ongoing basis. However, as the necessary lead time processing by uni-assist can take several weeks, we recommend that you apply as early as possible.
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APPLICATION FROM A NON-EU COUNTRY
1. Register online at uni-assist
Create a user account at my.uni-assist.de and select your desired degree programme at the International University SDI München.
2. Complete the online application and upload your documents
Fill in all required information in the online form and upload your application documents in digital format (see below for details).
3. Pay the processing fee
uni-assist charges a processing fee for evaluating your documents. This fee must be paid before your application can be reviewed.
4. uni-assist reviews your documents
uni-assist will assess whether your international educational qualifications meet the requirements for studying in Germany. Once your documents have been successfully pre-checked, uni-assist will forward them to the International University SDI München.
5. Receive your result
If your application is successful, you will receive your personal offer of admission from us by email.
We are happy to support you with every step you need to take to start studying at the International University SDI München in Germany!
Required documents
School certificates (including final certificate and, if applicable, transcript of grades)
University degree certificate (e.g. Bachelor's degree certificate), if applying for a Master's degree programme
Official translation of your certificates, if the original language is neither German nor English
Proof of language proficiency (e.g. in German or English), depending on the degree programme
CV in tabular form
Letter of motivation (1–2 pages) referring to your chosen degree programme
APS certificate (if applicable)
In certain cases, additional documents may be required. uni-assist will inform you directly if further documents are needed.
Visa
Please make sure that you can cover the costs of your studies. When applying for a student visa, you must provide proof of a blocked bank account as well as confirmation of payment of at least one semester's tuition fees 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!
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
If you are applying from Germany or another EU country, your application is non-binding and free of charge!
Applicants from a non-EU country must apply via uni-assist. Please note that fees apply in this case.
Enrolment at the SDI, 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 enrolment 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, it is checked 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 German, English or are bilingual, a translation is not necessary.
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