Application Process for Students at German UDS

Your Path to Outstanding Education

Welcome to German UDS

German UDS stands for excellence, innovation, and personal development. We are a modern educational institution committed to not only fostering students academically but also preparing them for the complex challenges of the global workforce. Our university combines traditional German educational quality with cutting-edge learning concepts.

What We Offer

  • Practice-oriented study programs
  • International collaborations
  • Highly qualified lecturers
  • Individual support

Our Mission

We aim to make the application process as transparent and straightforward as possible for you. Follow the steps below to guide you safely through your application.

3 STEPS TO YOUR DESIRED DEGREE PROGRAMME

Use our user-friendly online application portal to submit your application. Here you can:

  • Create an applicant account
  • Enter your personal data
  • Select your desired course of study
Start Online Application

How to Book Your Program

We wish you the best of luck with your application!

We look forward to welcoming you to German UDS!

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Drop-in Sessions

Do you need any support completing your application? We are here to assist you in this process! Join us for weekly drop-in sessions where you can ask all your questions in an informal setting.

Event Details

Every Wednesday

13:00 - 13:30 CET

Online via Zoom

German University of Digital Science, Potsdam

Join Information

Meeting Details

ID: 637 7986 2759
Passcode: 985372

Meeting link activates 10 minutes before start time

Can't join us at one of our planned sessions?

Book One-on-One Call

Schedule a personal session with our student support team

How can we help you?

Do you have any questions about the application, admission, degree programmes or other topics related to studying at the German UDS?

Feel free to contact us:

admissions@german-uds.de

Our team will be happy to be there for you personally!

Frequently Asked Questions

Currently, there are no internal scholarships available. We encourage you to explore external funding opportunities that may support your academic journey.

At German UDS, we offer fully online programs designed to provide maximum flexibility and convenience, which allows you to study from anywhere, on your own schedule.

We are planning to offer PhD programs and will post the relevant information on our website. Hence, we recommend re-checking the website at a later stage or reaching out to us again.

Not available yet, but we are planning to offer Bachelor’s programs and will post the relevant information on our website. Enrollment is expected to open in the near future.

After graduation, you can come to Germany through options like the EU Blue Card, Opportunity Card (without a job offer), or a research visa, depending on your eligibility. Learn more: EU Blue Card, Opportunity Card, Research Visa.

All the details can be found here: Career Paths

You can see the Exemplary Study Program on each program page or have a look at our study brochure to explore more about the different programs offered at German UDS. Request a brochure

You have the right to withdraw from the student contract within 14 days of signing the study contract.

Our fully online programs are open to learners from all academic backgrounds, offering high-quality, scalable education in digital technologies. We aim to equip students worldwide with the skills needed to thrive in a digital future.

As our programs are offered fully online, students enrolled at German UDS are not guaranteed to be eligible for a German student visa.

Since our programs are fully online, student visas for Germany are not guaranteed. However, you can apply for a short-term visa to attend our in-person Career Weeks held in Germany 2–3 times a year.

Yes, it’s possible. Please note that there is an administrative fee associated with it and, under this payment plan, the final price for the MBA program would be 8,000 Euros, and for the MSc it would be 16,000 Euros.

The quarterly instalment fee of 2,000 EUR must be paid no later than the 15th of the month before the quarter starts. The tuition fee payment schedule can be changed to Quarterly Instalments: the quarterly instalment fee of 2,000 EUR must be paid no later than the 15th of the month before the quarter starts.

The German University of Digital Science is officially recognised and accredited by:

  • The German Science and Humanities Council (WR): confirming our academic and institutional quality
  • The Brandenburg Ministry of Science, Research and Culture (MWFK): granting us official state recognition
  • The ASIIN Accreditation Agency: accrediting all study programs based on national and international standards
  • The German Accreditation Council (DAR): ensuring the academic quality and global recognition of our degrees

You can find full details here: Accreditation

We offer fully online programs designed to provide maximum flexibility, including the possibility to extend your studies. MBA students, upon paying for the program, can extend their studies free of charge up to 3 years. MSc students, upon paying for the program, can extend their studies free of charge up to 6 years.

Our programs follow a quarterly academic calendar with structured course timelines. While much of the content is available asynchronously for flexible access, there are also synchronous components such as live sessions, homework discussions, group project presentations, and exams. These sessions follow fixed schedules, which are typically decided through a group voting process involving all enrolled students, taking into account various time zones to ensure inclusivity and fairness.

You can see the academic calendar here.

Each module runs for a total of 10 weeks, consisting of: 8 weeks of structured learning, and 2 weeks dedicated to exams and project report submissions.

At German UDS there is the option to study both part-time and full-time, depending on your preference. Our M.Sc. and MBA programs are highly flexible and can be completed at different paces, making it easy to combine your studies with work or other personal commitments.