Start of studies in 2025: How to apply to the University of Vechta!

Start of studies in 2025: How to apply to the University of Vechta!

On June 3, 2025, the University of Vechta opened its application portal for the coming winter semester 2025/26. This step is crucial for prospective students interested in studying at the university. In order to apply for a subject with restricted admission, those interested must submit their documents by July 15, 2025. For study programs with no admission requirements, the deadline is extended until September 30, 2025. The University of Vechta also offers a central study advisory service that enables personal discussions at www.uni-vechta.de/zsb.

Applicants also have the opportunity to register for a newsletter from the Central Student Advisory Service. An application hotline is available at 04441-15 373 for direct support during the application and enrollment period. This hotline can be reached throughout the entire registration period. Those interested can also take part in a live chat on the website, which is available Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Important information about registration

How hochschulstart.de As explained, every application via the dialogue-oriented service procedure (DoSV) begins with registration in the corresponding application portal. Registration and application are free of charge. A user account remains valid for at least one year after a procedure has been completed. However, after a long period of inactivity, the account will be deactivated and deleted, requiring applicants to create a new account.

It is particularly important for re-applicants that they should use their existing user account. If you register again, old accounts and applications would be deleted. The mandatory information required when registering is name, date of birth, place of birth and address. Applicants' data will not be passed on to third parties in accordance with the data protection guidelines. The access data, consisting of user name and password, only apply to the DoSV application portal and should be kept secure.

Study places and application requirements

Another aspect is that applications to hochschulstart.de can be done either for study programs with restricted admissions or for general admissions. This also includes the “university entrance qualification” (HZB), which includes all the necessary certificates that entitle you to study at a German university. Applicants have the chance to register not only as first-time applicants, but can also come from various other groups, including people who are already enrolled in other subjects or who are aiming for a second degree.

For courses with nationwide admission restrictions, such as medicine or pharmacy, separate registration is required via the “Application Online” (AntOn) application process. The application methods can vary depending on the choice of course or place of study, so it is advisable to find out more on the respective university websites in good time or to take advantage of the student advisory service.