For admission to a degree programme at our university, applicants must provide proof of their university entrance qualification. We have compiled detailed information on the higher education entrance qualification for you here ⇒ University entrance qualification
No, the Catholic University of Applied Sciences Mainz does not apply an NC, but there is a limit on total capacity.
Places are allocated according to a points system, which takes into account the grade point average of the entrance certificate. Additional points may be awarded for experience abroad, language skills, for military or civilian service, voluntary service, vocational training/professional activity, parenting/care work and for voluntary work.
• Vocational training with an approved vocational qualification and a mark of no less than 2.5 gained domestically, followed by two years of professional or comparable activity
• Vocational training with an approved vocational qualification and a mark of no less than 2.5 gained abroad, if corresponding recognition is presented. This must be followed by two years of professional or comparable activity
• Master craftsman's examination or a comparable examination (e.g. educator) with an approved qualification
You can also find further information under ⇒ University entrance qualification
If you wish to study at a university in Germany, you require a university entrance qualification. If your university entrance qualification has been acquired abroad, it is necessary to examine to what extent this is equivalent to the German university entrance qualification. All individuals who have acquired their university entrance qualification at an institution that is not in Germany, or that does not apply German university entrance examination regulations (e.g.: A-Levels, High School Diploma, Baccalaureate, etc.), must submit ⇒uni-assist pre-assessment documentation with their application.
Who does this rule not apply to?
• Students who would like to study at the Catholic University of Applied Sciences for 1-2 semesters, e.g. students from partner universities that have concluded a cooperation agreement with the Catholic University of Applied Sciences.
• Students who have passed an assessment test at a preparatory college and obtained recognition of their foreign education certificates with an identified average grade.
• Course applicants who are already able to submit recognition of their foreign education certificates issued in Germany, with an identified average grade.
The nationality of the applicants is irrelevant.
You can also find further information under ⇒ University entrance qualification
The Catholic University of Applied Sciences Mainz is a state-recognised university of the (arch)dioceses of Cologne, Limburg, Mainz, Speyer and Trier. It is open to interested individuals of different denominations and religions, and to people who do not belong to any religion. As such, studying at the KH Mainz does not require affiliation to a religious denomination.
Exceptions to this are the degree programmes in Practical Theology and the double degree programme in Social Work & Practical Theology, which require membership of the Catholic Church.
Application to study at the KH Mainz takes place via the online tool kathi-net. Online applications can be submitted via kathi-net for the respective degree programmes within the following periods/deadlines ⇒ Online application
How can I apply and what do I need?
An application is submitted online via the web portal of the Catholic University of Applied Sciences, Mainz ⇒ to the web portal kathi-net
Your application to KH Mainz takes place in two steps
1. Create a user account
You create your user account via kathi-net. You will then receive an email containing your personal access credentials (user name and password).
2. Create "My application" in kathi-net
Using your access data, you can log in to the web portal and apply for the activated degree programmes under "My application". By clicking the "Submit" button at the end of the online application, you are submitting a legally binding application.
We do not require any further information or documents from you during the initial application stage. Towards the end of the process, you will receive a written notification from us by email informing you about the status of your application and the next steps.
An exception to this is a hardship application:
If you are applying on the basis of hardship, we will require original documents from you in addition to the online application. Further information on the subject of hardship applications can be found here ⇒ Hardship application
An exception to this is a foreign higher education entrance qualification:
If you have acquired a higher education entrance qualification abroad, we require recognition of the equivalence of your qualification and a conversion to the German grading system in addition to the online application. You can find further information on this subject here ⇒ University entrance qualification
An exception to this is Master's degree equivalence:
If you have obtained your Bachelor's degree at another university, we require an application for an equivalence assessment in addition to the online application. Further information can be found on our website here ⇒ Equivalence test
We have put together all the necessary information for you on this page ⇒ Hardship case application
As a career changer, you can also apply to enter later semesters. Further information can be found on the following page ⇒ Entry to KH Mainz as a career changer
Applicants who obtained their higher education entrance qualification at a non-German-speaking school must provide proof that they have a command of the German language at B 2 level. Exceptions are regulated by the university. Language courses and exams are offered by universities, adult education centres, etc.
You can find an overview of the possible verifications of language skills here ⇒ Proof of language skills
Exception: Applicants for the Master's degree in Social Work-Counselling and Case Management who obtained their higher education entrance qualification at a non-German-speaking school must provide proof that they have a command of the German language at C1 level.
No tuition fees are charged for courses at KH Mainz.
The semester fee for the student ticket and the StudiCard is currently around 320 euros per semester. The costs for the semester ticket can be reimbursed in justified cases.
You can apply for support per the Federal Educational Support Act (BAföG) at any time. For students of the Catholic University of Applied Sciences Mainz, the Office for Educational Support at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is responsible for processing applications for educational support according to the Federal Educational Support Act. You can find the contact details and further information here ⇒ BAfög
Furthermore, you can also apply for a student loan from the KfW development bank ⇒ KfW student loan
We provide information about funding opportunities for international students here ⇒ Funding opportunities for international students
