Admission
Academic requirements
What you need to apply for a Bachelor's or Master's programme at XU.
Bachelor's programmes
Bachelor's (B.Sc.)
The same requirements apply to all five Bachelor's programmes.
- Coding & Software Engineering
- Data Science & AI
- Digital Marketing & Social Media
- Digital Business
- Industry 4.0 Management
What you need
University entrance qualification
A school-leaving certificate that qualifies you for university, such as the German Abitur or an equivalent- International Baccalaureate with at least 24 points, or A-levels in three to four subjects
- A final grade of 3.0 or better on the German grading scale
Not quite there yet?
Start with a preparatory course
If your school-leaving certificate doesn't give you direct access to university in Germany, a preparatory course (Studienkolleg) can get you there. Our admissions team tells you which route fits you.
Master's programmes
Master's programmes
Every Master's programme needs a recognised bachelor's degree, ideally with a final grade of 3.0 or better. Background and work experience depend on the programme.
- M.Sc. · 2 years · 120 ECTS
Data Science M.Sc.
Academic background
Relevant studies in data science, engineering or another scientific discipline
Work experience
No prior work experience required
- M.Sc. · 2 years · 120 ECTS
Industry 4.0 M.Sc.
Academic background
Relevant studies in data science, engineering or another scientific discipline
Work experience
No prior work experience required
- MBA · 12 or 18 months
International MBA
Academic background
We welcome applicants from economics, marketing, finance, human resources and informatics
Two study options
12 months
240 ECTS from your Bachelor’s studies
More than two years of relevant work experience
18 months
At least 180 ECTS from your Bachelor’s studies
At least one year of relevant work experience
- M.A. · 1 year · 60 ECTS
Digital Transformation & Sustainability M.A.
Academic background
A relevant degree in economics, business administration, marketing, finance or human resources, for people who want to build their skills in technology and sustainability
Work experience
At least two years of relevant work experience
English language
English at B2 level
All programmes are taught in English. Show your level with one of these certificates.
Accepted certificates
- IELTS Academic with an overall score of at least 6.0
- TOEFL iBT with a score of at least 60
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
- TOEIC Listening & Reading with a score of at least 605
- telc English B2
- Duolingo English Test with a score of at least 105
No certificate?
Studied in English before?
If your school education (for Bachelor's) or your bachelor's degree (for Master's) was taught in English, this can count as proof.
Some countries have their own visa rules for language proof. Please check the rules for your country or ask our team.
Required documents
What to upload
Upload everything as PDF (max. 10 MB) with your online application.
Bachelor's programmes
- 01School-leaving certificate
- 02Transcript of grades
- 03CV
- 04IELTS certificate (6.0 or higher) or equivalent
- 05Passport copy
Master's programmes
- 01Bachelor's degree certificate
- 02Academic transcript
- 03CV
- 04IELTS certificate (6.0 or higher) or equivalent
- 05Proof of relevant work experience, where required
- 06Passport copy
Not sure if you meet the requirements?
Our admissions team checks your documents with you and supports you with enrolment and your visa.