Current rules for entry into Germany
Within the framework of the admission restriction, a large number of foreign students study at the TiHo. The TiHo offers foreign interns and visiting students insights into all areas of veterinary medicine. Alumni programs are being established to promote internationalization and greater involvement of students from developing and transition countries.
Before starting your journey, please inform yourself about the applicable regulations for entry into Germany on the websites of the German Federal Foreign Office, as well as about the current entry regulations for your country at the respective German Embassy/Consulate of your home country. Please also note all Information on entry restrictions and quarantine regulations in Germany.
In order to receive a study visa for Germany you will be required to present proof of financial resources. This serves as a guarantee that you can afford the cost of studying in Germany.
Here you can find detailed information on current COVID 19 measures at the TiHo.
Study of veterinary medicine
EU nationals
German applicants, foreign applicants from member states of the EU or another contracting state of the Agreement on the European Economic Area, as well as foreign and stateless applicants with a German university entrance qualification, must apply to the Foundation for University Admission (Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung, SfH) in the online procedure. For application you have to registerat the platform first! The award is always made only for the winter study semester.
After the data transfer of the online application to hochschulstart.de, please print out the application form again and send it signed with the required documents to hochschulstart.de, 44128 Dortmund.
Only then is the application for admission complete and ready for decision. For the processing of your application, please enclose officially certified copies of any supporting documents (vocational training, competitions, etc.). Do not send any originals, as the application will be destroyed after processing.
Please do not send any additional documents to the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover Foundation!
The following deadlines apply to the application:
by May 31 of the year for applicants who have obtained their university entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent) by January 16 of the year of application.
by July 15 of the year for applicants who have acquired university entrance (baccalaureate or equivalent degree) after January 16 until July 15 of the year of application.
Non-EU nationals
For foreign applicants who are not from member states of the European Union as well as foreign and stateless applicants who do not have a German university entrance qualification, a quota of 5 percent of the study places is available.
You cannot apply directly to the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover for the course in veterinary medicine; this is done exclusively via Uni Assist. Uni Assist checks whether your school-leaving certificate is sufficient to take up studies at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover. If this is not the case, an additional examination must be taken. Your application will then be forwarded to us by Uni Assist.
International applicants must submit one of the following language certificates to enroll at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover:
The following certificates are accepted
German language test for university admission (DSH-2)
German Language Diploma of the Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs - Second Level
Zertifikat C1/C2 of the Goethe-Institut (until 01.01.2012 Zentrale Oberstufen Prüfung)
Test of German as a Foreign Language (TestDaF - Level 4 in all 4 sections)
German Language Examination II of the Language and Interpreting Institute Munich
Master's Program
Exchange Students
You would like to study at the TiHo for one or two semesters within the framework of the Erasmus program?
After you have been selected for a place in the Erasmus program at your home university, you can apply to us. You can find the application form here.
The application deadline for the academic year 2023/24 is June 15, 2023.
Do you have any questions? Please contact Christine Winter
Practical training
The facilities of the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover Foundation welcome interns for a practical experience. Since the places are in high demand, we ask for an application at least one year in advance. In search for an internship, you can contact the clinics and institutes directly or the International Academic Office. You can find the application form here. Please send a CV and motivation letter together with your application form. Uncomplete applications cannot be considered.
Contact for ERASMUS internships:
erasmus@tiho-hannover.de
Contact person for FREEMOVER:
Katharina Deichsel
