Application Double Degree CWS

1. Application Deadlines

The double degree program in Continental Water Sustainability is open for admission only in the winter semester starting in October of each year. The application for the double degree must be submitted at KIT or at the University of Strasbourg (UNISTRA) following these deadlines:

  • 31st of May at KIT
    • Platform: KIT application portal (the application occurs as an application for the Master Water Science and Engineering)
  • 16th of March in Strasbourg
2. Entry requirements

The entry requirements for the double degree in CWS at KIT are the same as for the Master Water Science and Engineering (WSE) listed here.


3. Required documents

The required documents for the application for the double degree in CWS are the same as for the master in Water Science and Engineering:

  • Transcript of records
  • Certificate of bachelor's degree (including diploma supplement, if available)
  • Certificate of English language proficiency (see faqs below for details)
  • Proof of extracurricular achievements, if applicable

In addition, the following two documents must be also provided:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English (max 2 pages)
  • Motivation letter (in English) specifying the medium-term career goals (max 1.5 page)

It is sufficient to submit ordinary copies/scans (not authenticated) with your application.


4. Frequently asked questions
After submitting the application do I need to send the hard copies through post to the university?
No, uploading scans of the documents is sufficient. But the original documents are required for the enrolment here in Germany.
Do I need an APS?
You only need an APS if you're a student from China, Vietnam or India (new since 2023). The APS is a joint institution of the German Embassy and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD): it checks the authenticity of educational biographies and the corresponding educational certificates, and issues certificates if the result is positive. The APS certificate is a requirement for applying to a German university for these countries only.
English was the medium of instruction (MOI) in my previous studies. Do I need to present a language certificate?
YES - an MOI-certificate is not enough. You an apply without a test result but must state that you will have one by the time of enrolment (see below).
Exceptions: Proof is not required for applicants who have completed their university or high school education in the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand; or for candidates who have completed a study program at a university in the European Economic Area or Switzerland with English as only language of instruction stated in the degree certificate, transcript of records, or diploma supplement.
I don't have an appropriate English language certificate yet. Can I still apply?
The required language certificate can be uploaded later but has to be presented upon enrolment at the latest, as stated in the university regulations. Please be aware that it might already be required to get the necessary visa. Any admission is on the condition that you have the language certificate when enrolling here in Germany.
Can I also submit an IELTS Indicator or Duolingo English Test?
No, an IELTS indicator test is not enough. Duolingo Tests are not accepted, either.
What is the "HZB" in the application form?
The "HZB" is your university entrance qualification, i.e. "Proof of university entrance qualification" or "high school diploma/school leaving certificate"(HZB=Hochschulzugangsberechtigung)
What is the "MZB" in the application form?
The "MZB" is your degree that qualifies you for a master's program, i.e. your bachelor degree.
(MZB=Masterzugangsberechtigung)
The status of your application changed to COMPLETE. Is there anything else you need to do from your side?
Your status ‚complete‘ simply means is has passed the first hurdle of being complete and correct and now awaits the scrutiny of the admission team. Have you filled in our form and added it to your uploaded documents yet?
You have filled in the application form but can't find the 'submit' button?
In the application portal: on the left hand side there is tab for 'my applications'. Open that and under "Application state" you'll see "In preparation" and a text saying your application hasn't been submitted yet. Then there's something about clicking on "Angaben überprüfen" (check details). This is wrong. It should say "click on Application summary" in the list on the right hand side. That will then lead you to the right page where you can finally send the application off.

I'm having problems with the application page
The website of the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Geo and Environmental Sciences features a help desk page with step-by-step instructions for the application portal.