Ein Mensch, der das Online-Bewerbungsportal des ProRef-Programms der Europa-Universität Flensburg auf einem Laptop anschaut.
Ein Mensch, der das Online-Bewerbungsportal des ProRef-Programms der Europa-Universität Flensburg auf einem Laptop anschaut.
WICHTIG! IMPORTANT!

Um sich zur Teilnahme am ProRef-Programm zu bewerben, müssen Sie bereits in Deutschland sein und einen anerkannten Fluchtstatus besitzen. Ansonsten wird Ihre Bewerbung nicht bearbeitet. Dies gilt auch für den online Kurs.

To apply to the ProRef program, you must already be in Germany and have a recognized refugee status. Otherwise your application will not be processed. This also applies to the online course.

Application portal

On this page you will find information about the application process and criteria. To apply for the program, you must first complete the online application form and upload the required documents. Applications will only be accepted, if submitted via our online application portal along with all required documents.

Courses 2023/24

Our new course round starts on June 1st, 2024!

GERMAN CLASSES - ON CAMPUS & ONLINE

  •    German B1+/B2 course (24 lessons per week / full-time) Aim: B2 certificate
  •    German C1 course (24 lessons per week / full-time) Aim: C1 certificate

Course content & teaching format: Language teaching and acquisition of key skills (e.g. intercultural competence, methodological competence). Courses consist of face-to-face lessons on campus and online lessons.

ENGLISH COURSE - ONLINE

  •     English B2 course (16 lessons per week / part-time) aim: B2 certificate

Course content & teaching format: The course consists of a combination of digital, guided self-study units, live online lessons and monthly attendance days on campus in Flensburg. In addition, weekly tutorials are offered. Regular consultations with the teaching staff on learning progress are mandatory.

Admission requirements for all courses:

Language level B1 and university entrance qualification and proof of refugee background and desire to study or continue studying.


Our application portal is now open, you can apply via our online application form.

If you have any questions about the application process and program schedule, please contact us at info-proref-PleaseRemoveIncludingDashes-@uni-flensburg.de

Europa-Universität Flensburg particularly encourages qualified women to apply. Europa-Universität Flensburg strives for a balanced gender ratio in all language courses for refugees who are eligible to study.

Who can apply?

Who can apply?

Application process

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply?

You can apply for a place in the ProRef program if you:

  •     have a refugee background and
  •     have a university entrance qualification and
  •     have language skills in German or English of at least B1 level and
  •     would like to take up a course of study or continue studying after the end of the program.

We strive for a balanced gender ratio in all language courses. Europa-Universität Flensburg particularly welcomes applications from qualified women.

To check whether your degree is recognized in Germany and whether you meet the admission requirements, you can use the DAAD admission database.

As proof, you will need one of these following residence statuses:

  •     Proof of arrival
  •     Residence permit
  •     Toleration
  •     Residence permit
  •     Degree certificate entitling the holder to study at a university in Germany (original or certified copy with translation into German or English by a sworn translator).
  •     If available: Study certificates (BA or MA transcript or certificate in original or certified copy with translation in German or English by a sworn translator).

To check whether your school-leaving certificate is recognized in Germany and whether you meet the admission requirements, you can use the admission database of the DAAD.

Proven language skills at B1 level in German or English.

If you do not have a language certificate, please contact us at proref-PleaseRemoveIncludingDashes-@uni-flensburg.de

Take up a course of study after the end of the program:

How do I apply?

Application process

Applications are only possible via our online application form:

Application Form

A complete application requires the following documents:

  •     Proof of refugee status (copy of ID)
  •     B1 language certificate
  •     School and study certificates (certificate/diploma and transcript of records)

We would like to explicitly point out that applications are only accepted via the online application portal. Please do not send application documents by e-mail or post.

After successful submission you will receive a confirmation email. Please note this does not mean you have been accepted to the program.

Online Application

ProRef-Online Application

Please fill out the form

Application for course
1. Hereby, I apply for the following language course of the ProRef program at the Europa-Universität Flensburg
Personal Information
2. Please fill in your personal information
Residence status
3. I have the following residence status
Language abilities
4. I have already taken an official language exam and received a certificate
4a. I do not have a language certificate and would like to participate in a language placement test (onSET) at Europa-Universität Flensburg (EUF)
University entrance qualification
5. I have graduated from secondary school (German "Gymnasium") in my home country
5a. I do not have any proof of my degree
5a. I have a letter from a German authority which officially acknowledges my school-leaving qualifications from my home country
6. I have already studied at a university and acquired an academic degree in my home country
7. I do not have a degree but have already studied one or more years at a university
Desired studies
9. I plan on studying at the Europa-Universität
10. I am interested in the following study program (several answers possible)
Other
Technical equipment
Declaration of consent
Submit form

Disclaimer

By submitting my documents, I agree those documents to be forwarded by ProRef to the KMK for the evaluation of foreign degrees.

Frequently asked questions

Course rounds start in June and in December.

The following courses are offered:

  • German B1+/B2  (full time /24 lessons per week) - presence
  • German BC1 (full-time/24 lessons per week) - presence
  • English B2 (part-time/16 lessons per week) - online

Course round is approx. 6 month.

Relevant language certificates (German or English), educational certificates and proof of residence status.


Proof of residence status:

  • Proof of refugee status


Proof of higher education entrance qualification:

  • Diploma entitling the holder to study at a university in Germany (original or certified copy with translation into German or English by a sworn translator).
  • If available: Study certificates (BA or MA transcript or certificate in the original or certified copy with translation in German or English by a sworn translator)


Proof of language skills:

  • Proven language skills at level B1 in German or English.

The ProRef program is funded by the Ministry of General and Vocational Education, Science, Research and Culture of the State of Schleswig-Holstein.


There are no costs for participants.

Under the section Educational Guidance and Social Counseling there is a lot of information about educational and academic counseling.

Information about the city of Flensburg can be found here:


CITY OF FLENSBURG

Contact

If you have any questions about the application process, please feel free to contact us at: proref-PleaseRemoveIncludingDashes-@uni-flensburg.de

Contact Admission

Susanne Mosmann

Admissions Officer

Phone
0461 805 3019
E-mail
susanne.mosmann-PleaseRemoveIncludingDashes-@uni-flensburg.de
Building
Versatel-Gebäude
Room
VG 115
Street
Nordstraße 2
Post code / City
24937 Flensburg
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Links

Links of interest for refugees

General information for refugees about studying in Germany and the German higher education system can be found here: