0 € (Bewerbung), Ca. 300-350 € (Semesterbeitrag), 0 € (Antrag), Ab ca. 250€/Monat (Wohnheim), 0 € (man verdient Ausbildungsvergütung), 0 € (Zuschuss, keine Rückzahlung)

What happens if I miss the deadline?

Bewerbungsfristen: 15. Juli (Wintersemester) / 15. Januar (Sommersemester)

Education & Studies in Düsseldorf – Fristen & Checkliste

Step 1

Apply for study place

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Frist: July 15 (WS) / Jan 15 (SS) · Application deadlines: July 15 (winter semester) / January 15 (summer semester)

Apply for a study place at a Düsseldorf university. Note application deadlines and whether your program has admission restrictions (NC).

📄 Required Documents

University entrance qualification(Required)

ID card/passport(Required)

Passport photo(Required)

💡 Tips

Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf: 86 programs (36 Bachelor, 46 Master)
Hochschule Düsseldorf (HSD): Applied programs
Art Academy Düsseldorf, Robert Schumann Music School
Open admission programs: Direct enrollment possible
NC programs: Application via university portal

HHU Application↗

Step 2

Enrollment

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Frist: According to admission letter · Keep enrollment deadline – otherwise study place expires!

After receiving admission, you must enroll at the university within the deadline. This makes you an official student.

📄 Required Documents

Admission letter(Required)

From university or training institution

University entrance qualification (certified)(Required)

Health insurance proof(Required)

ID card/passport(Required)

Passport photo(Required)

💡 Tips

Transfer semester fee (approx. €300-350)
Includes: Semester ticket for all of NRW, student services fee
Health insurance: Student insurance or exemption for private
Online enrollment possible at many universities
Student ID issued after enrollment

HHU Enrollment↗

Step 3

Apply for BAföG

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Frist: At semester start (better earlier) · Apply early! BAföG is paid from application month, not retroactively.

Apply for BAföG (federal student aid) at Studierendenwerk Düsseldorf. The funding is half grant, half interest-free loan.

📄 Required Documents

Form 1 (main application)(Required)

Form 2 (enrollment certificate)(Required)

Form 3 (parents' income)(Required)

ID card/passport(Required)

Rental contract(Optional)

💡 Tips

BAföG office: Studierendenwerk Düsseldorf, Universitätsstr. 1, Building 21.12
Tel. 0211 81-13381 | Email: bafoegamt@stw-d.de
Online application possible: www.bafoeg.de
Maximum rate 2024: €934/month (with own apartment)
50% grant (gift), 50% interest-free loan
Repayment: Max. €10,010, from 5 years after graduation

Apply for BAföG online↗

Step 4

Dormitory or apartment

Apply for a dormitory place at Studierendenwerk or look for a shared flat or apartment on the private market.

⚠️Housing market in Düsseldorf is tight – search early!

⏰ At least 3 months before semester start💰 Ab ca. 250€/Monat (Wohnheim)

📄 Required Documents

Enrollment certificate(Required)

ID card/passport(Required)

💡 Tips

Studierendenwerk Düsseldorf: 2,200 dormitory places
Online application: stw-d.de/wohnen
Waiting time: Several months possible
Private flat search: WG-gesucht.de, immobilienscout24.de
Average rent Düsseldorf: Approx. €14-18/sqm

Apply for dormitory↗

Step 5

Find apprenticeship (alternative)

Alternative to studies: Look for an apprenticeship. Dual training in Germany combines company and vocational school.

⚠️Application period: August-October for training start next year

⏰ Aug-Oct (for training next year)💰 0 € (man verdient Ausbildungsvergütung)

📄 Required Documents

School leaving certificate(Required)

CV/Resume(Required)

Cover letter(Required)

💡 Tips

IHK Düsseldorf: Apprenticeship exchange and counseling
Chamber of Crafts Düsseldorf: Craft professions
Federal Employment Agency: Training search
Training allowance: Approx. €800-1,200/month (depending on profession)
Duration: 2-3.5 years (depending on profession)

Find apprenticeships↗

Step 6

Vocational training allowance (BAB)

If you're doing an apprenticeship and no longer live with parents, you can apply for vocational training allowance (BAB) at the Employment Agency.

⚠️Apply for BAB in time – no retroactive payment!

⏰ Before or at training start💰 0 € (Zuschuss, keine Rückzahlung)

📄 Required Documents

Training contract(Required)

Rental contract(Required)

Parents' income proof(Required)

Tax assessments from last 2 years

💡 Tips

Employment Agency Düsseldorf: Grafenberger Allee 300
Tel. 0800 4 555500 (free)
Online application: arbeitsagentur.de
BAB is a grant – no repayment needed!
Requirement: Own apartment, not living with parents

Apply for BAB↗

Training & Studies in Düsseldorf

Apply for study place

📄 Required Documents

Enrollment

📄 Required Documents

Apply for BAföG

📄 Required Documents

Dormitory or apartment

📄 Required Documents

Find apprenticeship (alternative)

📄 Required Documents

Vocational training allowance (BAB)

📄 Required Documents

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