Application information
You can apply online for the degree programmes at the Rottenburg School of Applied Sciences in the application portal.
The degree programmes in Forest Management, Water Resource Management and Sustainable Regional Management are admission-restricted, i.e., only a limited number of places are available for each degree programme. The Renewable Energies Management and Wood Management and Technology degree programmes are admission-free.
| Study programme | Places for first-year students |
|---|---|
| Renewable Energies | Unlimited |
| Forest Management | 92 |
| Wood Management and Technology | Unlimited |
| Sustainability Management in spatial Development | Unlimited |
| Water Resource Management | Unlimited |
Procedure for degree programmes with restricted admission
If the number of applicants exceeds the number of places available on the degree programme, a selection procedure is held.
90 per cent of the study places in the respective degree programme are allocated via selection procedures according to grade. A procedural grade is calculated as the average of the following three components:
- the average grade of the university entrance qualification (e.g., "Abitur")
- the average grade of the subjects maths, German and a continued foreign language
- Previous experience that provides information about subject-specific aptitude.
The average is calculated from the marks for criteria 1 and 2. It is calculated to one decimal place and is not rounded.
The following grade bonuses are awarded for previous experience that provides information on subject-specific aptitude:
a. For a journeyman's certificate or comparable qualification, 3 tenths
b. For a master craftsman, technician or equivalent or higher qualification, 2 tenths
c. For a service or pre-study internship, 1 tenth
The grade bonuses from a. to c. are cumulated up to a maximum bonus of 5 tenths. The calculated average grade is reduced by the calculated grade bonus and thus improved.
Ten per cent of available study places are reserved for applicants based on the waiting period. The waiting period is determined by the number of half-years that have elapsed since the applicant obtained their higher education entrance qualification without being enrolled at a German university.
Application for authorisation
A maximum of three applications for admission can be submitted per applicant.
Self-assessment test for study orientation
To apply for a place at a university in Baden-Württemberg, you’ll need a certificate confirming that you’ve taken a so-called ‘orientation test’.
- Do you still need an interest assessment test for your application?
- Not quite sure which degree programme is right for you?
- Are you torn between several options here at HFR?
- Are you unsure whether you’ll actually get a place on a degree programme?
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In an interest assessment tailored to HFR, you’ll answer questions about your interests – supported by AI that draws on the actual content of the degree programmes at our university and helps you explore your strengths and future prospects. You’ll then receive a personalised assessment of which degree programmes at our university are particularly well-suited to you – including suitable alternatives you may not have considered yet.
The test takes just a few minutes and helps you make an informed choice of degree programme. There are no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ answers – the more honestly you answer, the better the AI can make suitable suggestions.
The best bit: You can also use the degree programme check as an interest test as part of the application process. Simply download a confirmation at the end. This shows that you’ve given careful thought to your choice of degree programme.
The Degree Programme Check was developed in collaboration with NEST-BW at the University of Mannheim.
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State-wide Study Orientation Test
Are you still unsure which degree programme is right for you?
The state-wide self-assessment test for study orientation covers all subjects and higher education institutions in Baden-Württemberg. This orientation test scientifically assesses your interests and skills relevant to your studies and career, and explains the results in a detailed report. This means that the OT helps you discover which degree programme and which career might suit you. You can use the certificate of participation for your applications in Baden-Württemberg. It does not reveal the specific details of your test results.
- To the orientation test www.was-studiere-ich.de