Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences

In order to apply for a master's program at HKA, whether it is a regular program or a continuing education master's program, please use the online HKA application portal. Please use the links below for a brief guide and for the list of degree programs for which you can currently apply. In addition, you can directly access the applicant portal if you do not need the instructions.

Application for the first semester of a master's program at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA) is done online only, via the HKA application portal. The application portal will open at the beginning of May, 2026 for entry in winter semester 2026/27.

You can apply into the first or into the higher semester of a regular master's program, and in addition HKA offers a number of part-time master's programs, for which the application procedure is also organized via the HKA application portal.

When applying for a master's program, this can be done exclusively online. Please use the online application form only. Your application is submitted directly via the University's own HKA application portal. When finalizing your application, please activate the data you have entered online by clicking “submit online.”

In case of some master's degree programs, there are special requirements to meet during the application process. Please find details on our Motivation/assessment page.

The application deadline for the summer semester 2026 was January 15th, 2026. Application will be possible again for the winter semester 2026/27 entry. You can apply for the following master's programs starting by start of May, 2026:

You can apply for the following professional part-time master's programs for summer semester 2026 entry via the HKA application portal, which is open from November 3rd, 2025.

You can find further information on content and costs as well as contact persons on the pages of the study programs: