Admission requirements
In accordance with § 10 HebG (https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/hebg_2020/index.html), the prerequisite for admission to the degree programme is that the applicant provides the following evidence:
- University entrance qualification1
- Training contract with a cooperating responsible practice institution (vPE) for the next possible winter semester
- You can find a list of our co-operating responsible practice institutions under Co-operating practice institutions
- Four-week internship in a midwifery-specific field of activity2
- German language skills3
- Health suitability4
- Suitability of character5
1 Information on higher education entrance qualification
A certificate of general higher education entrance qualification, a relevant subject-specific 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 information on alternative routes to higher education without a higher education entrance qualification can be found here.
2 Information on the internship
The internship should last a total of 4 weeks (approx. 4 x 38.5 hours) and can cover all aspects of midwifery work. This includes, for example, clinical areas - such as the delivery room, mother and child unit, maternity ward and antenatal clinic, as well as non-clinical areas - 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) takes place after the application, proof of the planned placement must be submitted from the internship organisation. 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 co-operating practice facilities (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.
3 Information on language skills
Applicants who do not have a German-language university entrance qualification must provide proof of successful completion of 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).
4 Information on health suitability
In accordance with § 10 HebG, only those who are not unfit to study midwifery from a health perspective may complete the midwifery degree programme. For this reason, a health aptitude test is planned as part of the application process.
5 Information on character suitability
In accordance with § 10 HebG, only those who have not been guilty of behaviour that would make them unworthy or unreliable to study midwifery are permitted to study midwifery. For this reason, a certificate of good conduct must be submitted as part of the application process.
Application
Details of the application procedure will be published here shortly before the start of the next application phase. The application period is between February and May of the year for a course starting in the next winter semester.
As part of the application process, you have the opportunity to indicate your preferences for a cooperating practice centre. During the application process, you will also get to know the team at the practice centre personally so that you can ask individual questions about the practical phases of the degree programme directly on site. Of course, you can also contact the degree programme team at any time with any questions you may have.
Several admission requirements must be met for an application (see above). We recommend that you familiarise yourself with the admission requirements at an early stage so that you can position yourself optimally for the application phase.
Decision support for the study programme
Before you apply, please ask yourself the following questions:
- Am I able to cope with alternating between theory and practice at - usually - 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.