Application

Admission requirements

To be technically admitted to the Master's programme Health Management you need to have completed a relevant BA of Business Administration or Health studies or you are provided with an equivalent relevant degree of an acknowledged postsecondary educational institution.
Minimum extent: 180 ECTS

The individual verification of the level of qualification of the respective candidate will be evaluated after receiving the complete application file by the academic board.

Applicants who are not native speakers of German have to provide sufficient command of German language with the application by means of TestDaF (Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache) - Level B2. 
 

How to apply?

1. Please submit the fully completed application form with all the supplementary documents before the deadline by post:
   • A resume (in the language of the degree programme)
   • A copy of your passport
   • A passport photo
   • Evidence of working experience (if applicable)
   • Letter of Motivation (in the language of the chosen degree programme)

In addition, applicants have to provide a legalized (by the Austrian diplomatic representation) copy of these documents in German or English:

• Copy of your school leaving certificate which provides your university entrance qualification
• Copy of your Bachelor/Diploma Certificate or equivalence (including the Diploma Supplement, if applicable)
• Copy of your Bachelor/Diploma Transcript or equivalence
• Copy of your complete Transcript of Records (Listing of all attended courses with indication of contact hours and ECTS Credits, if applicable) 

2. Please note, that only complete application documents will be accepted. Furthermore, a valid e-mail address is required for correspondence.
3. Should you wish to apply before you conclude your Bachelor/Diploma Studies, please enclose a confirmation from your university giving information on the academic agree and the qualifications you will gain on conclusion of your studies as well as the estimated final examination date. Additionally, please submit all transcript of records.
4. After receiving your complete application documents the academic board will verify your qualification according to the admission requirements.
5. With the invitation to take part at the admission procedure you receive information regarding your compliance with the entrance requirements.
6. You will be informed whether you have been accepted after the whole admission procedure is completed. The written notification will be sent in mid-July at the latest. Please note, that due to administrative reasons information will not be passed on over the phone. 

Legalization of documents:

International applicants have to provide translated copies of their documents in German or English. The translation needs to be done by a sworn and officially accredited translator.

In addition applicants are required to submit certified documents.

Applicants from EU Countries have to submit certified true copies of their documents. In this case the certification can be conducted by the university.

Applicants from Non-EU Countries are required to submit their translated documents legalized by the Austrian diplomatic representation.
For detailed information regarding the legalization of foreign documents please consult the website of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science and Research or the Legalization list of foreign documents in Higher Education.

Entry and residence regulations:

For detailed information regarding the entry and residence regulations please consult www.oead.at or download the Guide to entry and residence requirements for foreign students.

Application deadline for the academic year 2011/12:

• EU Citizen: 16 May 2011

• Non-EU Citizen: 30 April 2011

For further information please contact the student counseling department:

T: +43-(0)2732 802 ext. 140 or 515
E: information@fh-krems.ac.at