The glossary for Kempten University of Applied Sciences explains the key terms relating to applying, getting a place, registering, enrolling and starting to study – in straightforward language that should make everything clear.
Admission means being offered a place to study on a specific degree programme. In order to accept the offer, you need to take the steps outlined in the letter notifying you of your admission, making sure that you meet any deadlines, particularly that you enrol (“Immatrikulation”) in time!
Applying to the university is how you inform us that would like to study on a particular bachelor’s or master’s degree programme. You apply to Kempten University of Applied Sciences online in the system called “MeinCampus” .
You need to complete your application during the fixed period, in time to meet the stated deadline. After that cut-off date, the university generally cannot consider any submissions.
The applications portal is the online platform that you need to use to submit your application and check your status. At Kempten University of Applied Sciences, this platform is called “MeinCampus” .
Your application status in MeinCampus shows which stage your application has reached and if any further documents or actions are required.
The bachelor’s degree is the first qualification earned by studying. Once you have your bachelor’s degree, you can start your professional career or study for a master’s degree.
A bachelor’s degree programme includes all the courses that you need to study to earn a bachelor’s degree. Kempten University of Applied Sciences offers bachelor’s degree programmes in subjects relating to engineering & technology, computer science, business, social sciences, health sciences and tourism.
A degree programme with capped intake (or “restricted admission”) has a limited number of places. If the number of applications exceeds the cap, then a selection process will take place.
A combined degree programme is a kind of cooperative (“dual”) study format . You combine studying for a bachelor’s degree with a formal apprenticeship, which earns you two qualifications.
On a cooperative / “dual” degree programme, you combine university studies with practical work in a company.
On a degree programme with extended practice you will gain a lot of practical experience in a company, but without completing a formal apprenticeship.
You need to supply proof that you are eligible to study at a university – for example, an advanced high school certificate (equivalent to German “Abitur”), an advanced technical college certificate (equivalent to German “Fachabitur”) or certain vocational qualifications.
Enrolment is another word for registering on your degree programme. The term used in German is “Immatrikulation” – the formal process for officially becoming a student at Kempten University of Applied Sciences.
During Freshers’ Days events are run for new students. It’s a chance to get to know the university, your degree programme, key systems and other students.
“MeinCampus” is the name of the online system used at Kempten University of Applied Sciences for applying, checking your status and further steps in the application process.
“NC” is the abbreviation for the Latin term “numerus clausus”. This means that the number of places on a degree programme is capped, so applicants will go through a selection process.
The letter notifying you of your admission is official confirmation that you are offered a place to study on a degree programme. It contains important information about deadlines and what needs doing next.
A preliminary course is a voluntary course that you can take before starting to study on your degree programme – with the aim of refreshing or expanding your knowledge of basic principles, such as the preliminary maths course. This helps you to fill any gaps in your knowledge, thus easing the transition into undergraduate studies.
In order to enrol as a student, you need to prove that you have appropriate health insurance cover. Without valid proof, you cannot complete enrolment!
When you register, you formally accept your place to study on a degree programme. This officially makes you a student at the university. You will see the term “Immatrikulation” used in German for registration.
Students have to pay a set fee each semester. This is not a tuition fee, but rather helps finance certain provisions, e.g. the student union and the semester ticket for local public transport.
Our taster studies offer you the chance to sample some lectures and everyday student life. This will help you to get a better idea of what a degree programme involves.
An uncapped (“unrestricted”) degree programme has an unlimited number of places. However, you still have to fulfil the admission criteria and apply / enrol on time.
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