Study without university entrance qualification
Studying without a school-leaving certificate - is that even possible?
YES!
Thanks to the reform of the Bavarian Higher Education Act in 2009, it is possible to study at OTH Amberg Weiden not only for people with an Abitur, but also for master craftsmen and women and graduates of technical schools and academies, as well as for those with vocational qualifications and work experience.
Prospective students without an Abitur can apply for a Bachelor’s degree programme at OTH Amberg-Weiden. The following qualifications are required:
Why is a counselling interview necessary?
Since 2009, it has been compulsory for all applicants who apply with professional qualifications to attend an advisory interview at a higher education institution. In the counselling interview, you will receive an overview of the study content, course of study and requirements as well as information on the application and admission process. This is an important aspect of your preparation for a degree programme.
At OTH Amberg-Weiden, the counselling interviews take place together with other vocationally qualified persons on a joint date before the start of the degree programme - in each case before the summer semester and before the winter semester. After your online application for a degree programme, you will receive an invitation to the counselling interview.
If you have already attended a counselling interview at another university in Bavaria, you are welcome to enclose the counselling certificate with your application.
Do I have to take a trial course?
For vocationally qualified persons with subject-linked university access, a trial study is obligatory in addition to the counselling interview.
How does the trial study at the OTH Amberg-Weiden work?
- The trial study programme is used to determine the student's suitability to study.
- The trial course lasts two semesters
- For Bachelor's degree programmes, a minimum of 15 credit points per semester must be achieved.
- This means that at least 30 credit points must be achieved in order to prove suitability for study after the second semester. This corresponds to about half of the credit points required by the study and examination regulations.