The application process for the dual Bachelor's degree program in Midwifery Science (B.Sc.) takes place directly through the responsible practice institutions (vPE) and through the University of Lübeck.
You apply to the university directly via the CAMPUS portal, through which you will automatically be assigned an individual applicant number. For a start of studies in the winter semester 2026, the CAMPUS portal opens on March 15, 2026.
Using your individual UzL applicant number, you additionally apply to one or more of our cooperating vPE. You can already indicate in the CAMPUS portal which vPE(s) you would like to apply to.
However, your application is not automatically forwarded to the vPE, as our cooperation partners use different application periods and portals.
Please note: Due to the transition to the new application process in 2026, it may occasionally happen that application periods at individual vPE begin as early as February — that is, before the UzL CAMPUS portal opens on March 15. If this applies to your preferred vPE, please first apply directly to the vPE within the period specified by the clinic. Afterwards, apply to the university as early as possible in addition. Please submit the UzL applicant number generated in this process to the vPE afterwards.
Without a UzL applicant number, an invitation to a job interview at the vPE is not possible.
After a successful application, the vPE will issue you a contract for the practical components of the degree program. This contract should be uploaded to the CAMPUS portal as early as possible in order to complete your application process at the university.
Note on the vPE application periods
The vPE generally have defined application periods: February 2–20, 2026, or April 13–26, 2026. Please inquire in advance directly with the cooperating vPE (e.g., via website/personal inquiry by phone and/or email) as to which application period applies, or whether there are any deviations (e.g., length of the application phase/different period).
- University entrance qualification (alternative admission routes may be possible)
- A valid study contract with a responsible practice institution (vPE) (list)
- An internship of at least four weeks in a relevant field of activity of a midwife (e.g. delivery room, maternity ward, freelance midwife) in accordance with the study programme regulations (SGO).
A certificate of general higher education entrance qualification, a relevant subject-restricted higher education entrance qualification or an entrance qualification recognised as equivalent by law or by the competent state authority serves as a higher education entrance qualification. Further advice and information on alternative routes to higher education without a higher education entrance qualification can be found here.
- The internship can be completed in one go or in several stages ( 4 × 38.5 hours in total).
- The internship does not have to be fully completed at the time of application, but proof of the upcoming internship must be submitted.
- The complete confirmation of participation in the internship must be submitted by the time of enrolment at the latest.
The internship should have a total duration of 4 weeks (approx. 4 x 38.5 hours) and can cover all aspects of midwifery work. This includes, for example, clinical areas of work - such as delivery room, mother-child ward, maternity ward and maternity admission, as well as non-clinical areas of work - such as freelance midwifery, home birth assistance, midwifery practice, birth centre, early help and much more.
The internship can be completed in Germany or abroad as a whole or in sections.
If the internship (or parts of the internship) only takes place after the application, proof of the planned assignment must be submitted by the internship institution. Please note that an internship before applying can enable you to deepen your understanding of the midwifery profession.
It is often possible to complete an internship at one of our cooperating practice institutions (vPE) and this can be useful to gain a more detailed insight into midwifery work at the desired future place of work. However, an internship at a co-operating vPE is not a prerequisite and does not guarantee a place during the application process.
Applicants who do not have a German-language university entrance qualification must prove that they have successfully passed a recognised German examination. This can be done by successfully taking the "Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang" (DSH 2), the "TestDaF" exam (TDN 4) or proof of language level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
According to § 10 HebG, only those who "are not unfit in terms of health to complete the midwifery degree programme" may complete the midwifery degree programme.
For this reason, a health aptitude test is required as part of the application process.
According to § 10 HebG, only those who "have not been guilty of behaviour that makes them unworthy or unreliable to complete the midwifery degree course" may complete the midwifery degree course.
For this reason, a certificate of good conduct must be submitted as part of the application process.
If you have any questions about the application process or admission requirements, please contact the degree programme coordinators ("Studiengangskoordination") Ms Ishikawa and Ms Wüst by email (studium.hewi@uni-luebeck.de) or telephone (0451 3101-1853).
Decision support for the study programme
Before you apply, please ask yourself the following questions:
- Am I up to alternating between theory and practice at - as a rule - two different locations over four years?
- Am I prepared to travel long distances to the University of Lübeck during the theory phase?
- Am I prepared to adapt to a flexible learning programme (attendance with online components) of up to eight hours (including breaks) per day?
- Am I prepared to work night/weekend and public holiday shifts during the practical phase?
Start of study
You begin your studies with the introductory week in the winter semester in October of the respective year. You can find useful information on getting started here.
Please send all enquiries to the degree programme coordinators ("Studiengangskoordination") exclusively to the general email address: studium.hewi@uni-luebeck.de or by telephone to: 0451 3101-1853.
Please send all enquiries to the practice coordinator ("Praxiskoordination") exclusively to the general email address: hewi.praxis@uni-luebeck.de.