Admission figures are published online in the official announcements of ASH Berlin. After the allocation of special quotas (see below), approximately 25% of the available study places are awarded based on the grade point average of the higher education entrance qualification (Abitur quota).

Threshold values from recent years can be found in the table below:

Admission Thresholds

Another 25% of study places in the degree programme are allocated based on the waiting time since the applicant obtained their higher education entrance qualification. One waiting semester is counted for each semester that has passed without being enrolled at a university.

Please note: Periods of study at a university are not counted towards the waiting period. The maximum recognised waiting period is ten semesters. If more applicants have reached the full ten waiting semesters than there areavailable study places, the grade point average of the higher education entrance qualification will be used as a decidingfactor. Threshold values from recent years can be found in the table below: 

Admission Thresholds

Approximately 50% of available study places are allocated through ASH Berlin’s own selection procedure. These lection is based on two main criteria:

• The grade point average of the higher education entrance qualification
• Study-related competencies

Applicants receive 24 points for a grade of 1.0 in their entrance qualification. For every tenth of a grade point above 1.0, 1 point is deducted.

In addition, applicants can be awarded between 4 and 8 points for documented study-relevant competencies, depending on the type of qualification or experience. (See the statutes on the organization of the university's selection procedure for full details.)

Applicants are ranked according to their total points. Those with higher scores are given priority in the admissions process.

Threshold values from recent years can be found in the table below:

Admission Thresholds

In accordance with Section 6 (1) of the University Admission Ordinance, the following special quotas are deducted from the total number of available study places:

• 5% for international applicants who are not considered equivalent to German applicants
• 2% for cases of exceptional hardship (hardship quota)
• 5% for underage applicants (quota for minors)
• 3% for second-degree applicants (second degree quota)
• 1% for applicants who are considered to be of public interest under § 10(1) sentence 1 no. 6 BerlHZG (profile quota)
• 5% for applicants with a higher education entrance qualification under Section 11 BerlHG (quota for professionally qualified applicants)

Any study places not taken up under these quotas are reallocated in the general selection procedure.

If you have questions about applying under a special quota, please contact the General Student Advisory Service at: studienberatung@ash-berlin.eu

Applications for admission to a higher semester must be submitted exclusively by post, using the relevant application for admission form.

To be eligible for admission to a higher semester, you must meet the following requirements:

• A general higher education entrance qualification, an entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences, or an equivalent recognised qualification
• Documentation of previously completed modules, including information on learning content, learning outcomes, and the credits earned (typically 30 credits per semester)

Further details can be found on our page: [Application Information].

If you have been offered a place at ASH Berlin and wish to have previous academic achievements recognised as examination results, you must submit a formal application for recognition.

If you have any further questions, please contact the General Student Advisory Service: studienberatung@avoid-unrequested-mailsash-berlin.eu
 

Applicants who have already completed an undergraduate degree in a different subject area at:

• a German university,
• a university in a member state of the European Union, or
• a university in another European Economic Area country (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway),

and have successfully graduated by the time of application, are considered second degree applicants.

Applications for a second degree place in the BA Social Work programme are processed through the dialogue-oriented service procedure (see [Application Procedure]).

ASH Berlin reserves up to 3% of study places for second degree applicants. As with all other applicants, seconddegree applicants must also provide evidence of relevant practical experience.

Further information on required documents and selection criteria can be found in the dedicated information sheet on second degree programs.

If you have any further questions, please contact the General Student Advisory Service: studienberatung@avoid-unrequested-mailsash-berlin.eu
 

For applicants who do not hold a German higher education entrance qualification (HZB), the same admission requirements apply as outlined above. The following documents must be submitted:

• Your higher education entrance qualification certificate (in the original language) along with a *German or English translation
• Proof of German language proficiency in accordance with the Framework Regulations for German Language Examinations for Admission to Higher Education in Germany (RO-DT)

If you have any further questions, please contact the General Student Advisory Service: studienberatung@avoid-unrequested-mailsash-berlin.eu

Individuals who do not hold an Abitur or Fachhochschulreife but have completed a vocational qualification may still be eligible for university admission under Section 11 of the Berlin Higher Education Act (BerlHG).

For more information, please contact the General Student Advisory Service  Service: studienberatung@avoid-unrequested-mailsash-berlin.eu

Here you can find important documents and resources related to the BA in Social Work:

• Statutes on the Organisation of the University’s Own Selection Procedure

• Subject-Specific Study and Examination Regulations (2021)

   

Admission Thresholds (Numerus Clausus)

Degree Programme Flyer

Professional Field of Social Work – Brochure (Berlin Senate)

 

If you realise after submitting your online application that you have made an error, there is no need to notify us separately. The Admissions Office will make corrections independently based on the certificates and documents you submit.

This applies, for example, to changes regarding your average grade, the date of your higher education entrance qualification, or information relevant to the university’s internal selection procedure.

Students at ASH Berlin can have academic achievements and examination results from other universities or degree programs recognized for modules in their current program, provided that the completed modules do not differ significantly from those offered at ASH.

General information about the recognition process can be found on the website of the Recognition Officer.

In addition, it is possible to have extra achievements completed within the degree program recognized as part of an elective module.

Due to the high volume of applications, we kindly ask that you do not contact us to enquire about the outcome of your application. Please note that the degree programme coordinator does not have access to application data. The Admissions Office is solely responsible for managing applications.

You can check the status of your application at any time in your user account on the hochschulstart.de portal.
 
Admission offers are sent via hochschulstart.de, so please regularly check the status list there. Note the following application phases in the Dialogue-Oriented Service Procedure (DoSV):

Application received: your online application has been received
Application valid: your postal application has been received
Application provisionally excluded: required documents are missing and can still be submitted before the exclusion deadline (15 January or 15 July)

Initial admission offers may be issued around four to six weeks after the application deadline. Depending on your ranking, this may happen earlier or later. Final rejection letters are often sent shortly before the semester begins.
For specific enquiries regarding your application status, please contact the Admissions Office at: immatrikulationsverwaltung@ash-berlin.eu

Once you have received an admission offer, you cannot change your priority rankings.

Therefore, please consider your preferred degree programmes and universities carefully before submitting your final priorities on hochschulstart.de.

Congratulations! If you’ve received an offer of admission via hochschulstart.de, you’ve passed the first step.

You will then have approximately 10 days to:

• Accept the offer by submitting the required documents (How-to-Tutorial), and
• Transfer the full semester fee

Details on the next steps will be provided on the Enrolment Office website at the appropriate time.

After Enrolment: Orientation and Starting Your Studies

Once you are officially enrolled in the BA Social Work programme at ASH Berlin, you can look forward to the orientation days at the start of the semester. You can find all the information you need, such as details of the programme, on our website before the start of the semester.

Recognition of Previous Study Achievements

If you have completed relevant study or examinations at another university, these may be recognised for corresponding modules in the BA Social Work programme — provided the content and scope are sufficiently similar.

You can also have additional coursework recognised as part of your elective module.

General information on recognition is available on the recognition officers webside.

Recognition of Competencies Gained Outside the University

ASH Berlin students can apply to have competencies acquired through training or continuing education recognised.
Further information is available from the credit transfer officers.

Part-Time Students (Nebenhörerschaft)

Students enrolled at another university may apply to study at ASH Berlin as part-time students, in accordance with § 14 of the Statutes for Academic Affairs, subject to approval by the respective lecturer for individual courses (maximum 7 semester hours per week (SWS)).

Please note:

• Part-time students are not considered ASH Berlin students,
• They do not receive a student ID card,
• They cannot apply for a student visa, and
• No administrative fees apply (see § 14 para. 3 Statutes for Academic Affairs)

To register, you must submit proof of enrolment from your home university valid for the relevant semester.

Guest Students (Gasthörerschaft)

Guest students may attend selected courses in accordance with § 15 of the Statutes for Academic Affairs.
No formal higher education entrance qualification is required to attend Bachelor’s-level courses as a guest.

Registration is subject to a fee, depending on the number of courses attended, and applies for one semester only.

Applications for guest or part-time student status must be submitted within the first four weeks of the semester (i.e. by the end of April or October). Registration is limited to a maximum of 7 SWS. Exceeding this limit requires justification and proof of exceptional circumstances.

You can find the application form for guest and part-time students in the Download Area of the Admissions Office.

The General Student Advisory Service can advise you on financing your studies.
The StudierendenWerk Berlin also offers counselling on BAföG and social benefits.

Further support is available from:

• The Family Office
• The Representative for Students with Chronic Illnesses and/or Disabilities at alice barrierefrei