FAQ - Frequently asked questions

The respective NC values are recalculated in each year's allocation procedure. We are therefore unable to provide you with any binding information in advance. However, you can take a look at the NC values from the previous year to get a feel for them.

You can find them at on our website.

Under current regulations, the limit on the number of places at university continues even in higher semesters. Consequently, the so-called “points-based admission system (numerus clausus)” also applies to students changing majors; that is, admission to a higher semester requires not only the approval of the examination board but also the availability of a place at university.

Admission to degree programmes at HSZG is not currently contingent upon proof of a pre-study internship.

Proof of health insurance is a prerequisite for enrollment. This proof is provided by a standardized certificate from the respective health insurance provider stating that the applicant is insured or exempt from the requirement to have health insurance.

BAföG recipients who are subject to mandatory health insurance receive a supplement that roughly corresponds to the student health insurance premium. Upon admission, applicants receive detailed information regarding their health insurance obligations. The premium-free family coverage ends on the day of disenrolment (from university).

Except for students pursuing a second degree, full-time study at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences is tuition-free. For each semester, only the fees required by law must be paid. Currently, the fees for auditors are 38.35 euros per semester, and the fees for a second degree program are 300.00 euros per semester. In accordance with applicable laws, all students must pay a semester fee (for the 'Studentenwerk' (student union) and the student body) each semester. Starting in the 2025/26 winter semester, this fee will be 332.13 euros per semester (including the semester ticket), plus a one-time fee of 10.00 euros for the student ID card. Proof of payment of this fee is a mandatory requirement for enrollment.

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Please enter the details of your university entrance qualification (HZB) here.
If you have not yet received your HZB, enter "4.0" as a placeholder for the grade point average and the expected date of the degree certificate for the date of issuance. Please send us your university entrance qualification once you receive it.

For degree programmes with restricted admission (numerus clausus), the final grade must be reported to the Admissions Office by July 31. The university entrance qualification must then be submitted no later than the time of final enrolment.

You can still do this as long as you meet the deadlines!
For degree programmes with restricted admission, your application materials must be received by us no later than July 20, 2022 (postmark date!). If you’ve submitted an application for a degree programme with open enrollment, you even have until October 5, 2022 (postmark date!).

A waiting semester is the period of time that elapses between when you obtain your university entrance qualification and the start of your degree program. A waiting semester lasts six months. For example, if you traveled or worked part-time for a year after graduating from high school, this will receive two years of recognition.

The following periods are also recognized as waiting semesters:

• completed vocational training or an internship.
• Worked part-time.
• Traveled (Work & Travel, au pair, internship abroad, etc.).
• Did volunteer work (social, environmental, athletic).
• have already submitted an application for a degree program but did not achieve enrolment.

The following periods will not be recognized:

• were already enrolled in a degree program.

Waiting semesters allow prospective students who have not met the required admission cutoff score to begin their desired degree program at a later date.

If you decide to enroll in a program at our university, we will keep your documents and add them to your file.
If you would like us to return your documents to you in the event that there is no enrolment, please include a pre-stamped envelope with your application materials.

It really does happen! If you didn't get a place at university on the first try, you'll first receive a notice of rejection from us. This notice of rejection will also inform you of your position on the waiting list.

You don't have to do that. On our application portal, you can directly select the two degree programs you want to apply for. The application form generated at the end of the application process—which you must sign and send to us—will then include two barcodes. These correspond to the two degree programs you are applying for.

HSZG aims to be a place where people of all gender identities can study in a good environment. For this reason, HSZG is among the universities that, upon request and based on the dgti supplementary ID card, will change or correct the first name and gender entry in the university’s digital registration systems.
The dgti supplementary ID card is issued by the German Society for Transidentity and Intersexuality and is valid only in conjunction with an ID card or passport. On the dgti supplementary ID card, individuals can have their self-chosen first name and gender identity recorded. You can register on our applicant portal using the information from the dgti supplementary ID card. Please then contact our staff in the Student Services & International Affairs division

Yes—coverage under the statutory accident insurance applies to accidents that students suffer in direct connection with their studies at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences. Injuries and health impairments directly related to such an accident must be reported to Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences immediately so that statutory insurance coverage can take effect.

An information sheet on accident insurance and reporting accidents is available from the Student Services & International Affairs division.
The accident insurance provider responsible for Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences is the Saxon Accident Insurance Association, which also serves as the implementing authority for accident insurance for the Free State of Saxony (PF 42, 01651 Meissen).

You can find your seminar group-specific timetable on this page: HSZG timetable.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with these Contact Persons:

Bachelor’s degree programs at German universities typically have a standard duration of 6–7 semesters. Bachelor’s degrees lasting 8 semesters are also permitted. Master’s degree programmes require a first university degree and have a standard duration of 2 to 4 semesters. You can find the standard period of study that applies to you in the course catalog under your respective degree programme.

Under certain conditions, students are eligible for financial aid under the BAföG (German financial aid for students). Information on this is available from all offices for financial aid.

The Office for Student Financial Aid of the Dresden 'Studentenwerk' (student union) is responsible for students at the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences

Applications for financial aid must be submitted using the prescribed forms, and payments are made no earlier than the beginning of the month in which the application is submitted or the program of study begins. Financial aid is also available for work placement semesters or pre-study internships required by the study regulations, with recognition of any internship compensation received.

Student financial aid is granted 50% as a grant and 50% as a loan. The BAföG offices provide information on loan repayment and options for loan forgiveness.

The HSZG CampusCard is your student ID card. It contains a processor chip and a barcode. You can use it to log in to the university’s computers, as well as to print and make copies. Your card also serves as an access pass for buildings and labs. In the library, it serves as a kind of electronic wallet, and when handling administrative matters, it helps us process your requests quickly. You can use it to pay for your lunch in the student canteen or for your registered fitness class.

"KIA" stands for "Cooperative Study with Integrated Training" and refers to the well-established dual study program in Zittau. It has been offered since 1997. For more information, visit www.kia-studium.de.

Universities of applied sciences are generally smaller. As a result, the academic experience is more individualized and personal, and can often be completed more quickly. To say that it is “easier” is a fallacy. But perhaps one could describe it as “practice-oriented.” At Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, a work placement semester is integrated into nearly all degree programmes. Modern universities of applied sciences also differ very little from traditional universities in terms of international contacts. These days, you can study almost anything at a university of applied sciences. However, some fields—such as medicine, pharmacy, law, and teacher training—are still offered exclusively by universities.

To keep you up to date, we have set up our Corona Info Portal. There you will find the guidelines for university operations and all updates on the corona measures at the HSZG.

The HSZG offers all members of the university a comprehensive sports program. The course program can be found on the university sports pages.

You can also get involved and are cordially invited to take part in the (online) meetings of the StuRa, which take place every two weeks. You can find exact dates and further information at stura.hszg.de.