Application procedure for the dual Bachelor's degree program in Nursing (B.Sc.)

The dual Bachelor's degree course in Nursing (B.Sc.) at the University of Lübeck combines academic teaching with practical training. Applications are made directly via our practice partners, who take on the practical part of the training.

All important information on the requirements, the application process and the cooperation partners can be found on this page.

Admission requirements

To apply for the Nursing degree program (B.Sc.), you need the following certificates:

  • General higher education entrance qualification
  • Training contract with one of our practice partners for higher education nursing training (Nursing Specialist B.Sc.)
  • Applicants without a German university entrance qualification require proof of a recognized German examination.

The course can only be started in the winter semester and there are 40 places available each year.

Enrolment is expected to be possible until September 15 of the respective year.

Application procedure

Application to a practice partner

You apply to one of the practice partners for a training place for university nursing training as part of the dual Bachelor's degree course in Nursing. You submit your complete application documents and a letter of motivation in which you explain the following:

  • The particular personal reasons (e.g. talents, skills, interests) why you are interested in the course.
  • To what extent you already have previous experience or special prior knowledge in a nursing, social or medical field of activity.
  • What personal goals you are pursuing with this degree program for your own professional development.
  • What expectations you have of this degree program with regard to your personal development.

Job interview

After reviewing your application documents, you will be invited to present yourself in a personal interview. Your documents will then be forwarded to the University of Lübeck.

Admission decision

Following your interview, the practice partner and the head of degree program will jointly decide on your admission to the dual study program.

Enrollment at the university

If you are successfully admitted, you will be invited by the Student Service Center to submit all the necessary documents for enrolment.

Cooperation partner

The degree program is carried out in cooperation with various university partners and practice partners.

Cooperation partners in university teaching:

  • Lübeck University of Applied Sciences (including the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Economics)

  • UKSH Academy Kiel and Lübeck (up to and including 2019)

Practice partner for vocational training:

A training contract with one of these practice partners is a prerequisite for a study place. Further details on the individual partners and application deadlines can be obtained directly from the respective institutions.

Contact us

For questions about the application

Personal advice

Prof. Dr. rer. cur. Katrin Balzer
Studiengangsleitung Pflege
Katrin Hertel
Studiengangskoordinatorin Pflege
Claudia Szyca
Studiengangskoordinatorin Pflege