Application Procedure

Important Information about the Application Process

Application Deadlines

The application deadline is 1 June 2023. Non-EU citizens are encouraged to submit their applications until 31 March 2023, to have sufficient time for their visa applications. The application deadline for the MAP scholarships is 31 March 2023, whereas applications for the CRC1452 Equal Opportunity Fellowship are accepted until 15 June 2023. The application period for the FAU Germany Scholarships for the winter semester 2023/24 is most likely from 15 June 2023 to 15 July 2023 (yet to be confirmed). Please be aware of the different application procedures for these scholarships.

Application Procedure for 2023

The organization of the application process for 2023 might be slightly changed until the application deadline. We will adjust the description of the process accordingly. Therefore, please check this website again shortly before you apply to ensure that your application will be successful.

In the following, we provide you with information about a successful application and insights into our selection process. Please make sure to read carefully and follow the steps in your application. As there can be additional information during the application process, we encourage you to visit this website again before finalizing your application.

1. 1. Familiarize yourself with FAU’s general guidelines for applying to a Master’s programme. We recommend to use the “Checklist – International” in order to have everything to hand when you start your application.
      Please note: Foreign certificates must be uploaded as officially certified copies with an officially certified translation*. If your documents do not fulfil the requirements or if important certificates are missing, your application will not be processed. Notes on certification of documents.
      *Documents do not have to be translated if they are issued in German, English or French.

      Important information for certificates from China, Cameroon and Pakistan.

   2. Please apply via the FAU online application form using our application portal campo. FAU provides an instructional video on YouTube on how to use campo. On campo, you can switch between English and German language by using the button on the right bottom corner. Submit your supporting documents by uploading them in the indicated manner, some of them are required as official translations and certified copies. Be aware that some documents are mandatory and you will not be able to complete your application if you do not upload the requested documents as a PDF file. We encourage you to upload rather small documents; files exceeding 5 MB will be rejected by the system. Only applications with correctly named documents can be considered during the selection / admission process.
      All documents must be submitted as scanned copies (PDF format) or pictures (JPG, JPEG, PNG format; e.g. for the results of English language tests). It is important to use the following file names for the documents:
      1. MAP01_CoverLetter_YourFamilyName_YourFirstName
         content: Short letter explaining your motivation (see also our FAQ: Short cover letter)
      2. MAP02_CV_YourFamilyName_YourFirstName
         content: CV / Resumé (including an up-to-date picture)
      3. MAP03_TranscriptSchool_YourFamilyName_YourFirstName
         content: High school/secondary school leaving certificate or university entrance certificate. The transcript of courses attended with corresponding grades should be included
      4. MAP04_EnglishTranscriptUniversity_YourFamilyName_YourFirstName
         content: English university degree certificate(s) / English transcript(s) of records. The transcript of courses attended at university with corresponding grades provided as English language version.

         Applicants must present their final Bachelor’s degree certificate before enrolling.

      5. MAP05_OriginalLanguageTranscriptUniversity_YourFamilyName_YourFirstName
         content: Transcript of courses attended at university in original language
      6. MAP06_TOEFL_YourFamilyName_YourFirstName (respectively IELTS or other evidence)
         content: IELTS or TOEFL score report if the previous degree was not conducted in English. If the courses at university have been taught in English, please send the authentication of the university
      7. MAP07_Language_YourFamilyName_YourFirstName (if any)
         content: Certificates of English or German language courses taken
      8. MAP08_APS_YourFamilyName_YourFirstName
         content: APS certificate (for applicants from China, Mongolia, Vietnam, and from 2023 also India, only)
         

         APS certificates for Indian applicants must be submitted for enrollment only, not for application.

      9. MAP09_Scholarship_YourFamilyName_YourFirstName
         content: Motivation for scholarship application. Only if you want to apply for a MAP scholarship and only until 31 March
      10. MAP1x_xxx_YourFamilyName_YourFirstName for any further documents
          content: Certificate(s) of e.g. industrial internship(s) attended, additional transcripts of records, etc.

1. If you need to change the documents you have already uploaded on the electronic system campo, please follow FAU’s general instructions. Please note that once we have started processing your application, you will no longer be able to change your documents or upload others.
2. First round of selection: The MAP Admission Board ranks the applicants, assesses general qualifications and selects candidates for the second round.
3. Second round of selection: In-person interview with two MAP professors via internet video call to assess general knowledge, interdisciplinary interest and problem-solving skills.
4. Decision of the MAP Admission Board on academic programme admission and information of the applicant.
   Be aware that a positive result of the Admission Board needs to be confirmed by the Universities Master’s Office. The Master’s Office (L4 – Office for Admissions and Scholarships, Master’s Office) formally assesses and validates the undergraduate degree for the general enrollment in a Master’s degree at a German University. After this step, final admission will be granted provided that all formal criteria are met.

   This information is especially important for applicants from private universities and e.g. the following countries: Albania, China, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Nigeria, Pakistan, Vietnam.

   Due to time constraints, we recommend that you apply for a visa at the latest after receiving the positive result from the MAP Admission Board, even if the official admission has not yet taken place.

5. FAU formally admits the applicant. An official admission confirmation will be issued via campo.
6. The student matriculates for the programme and starts the MAP programme.

Notes

The selection process is highly selective and a maximum of 30 students are selected from more than 800 applicants each year. We encourage you to send your application as early as possible!