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1. Clarify study requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

You need a general qualification for university entrance (Abitur, Fachabitur, or an equivalent recognized qualification, e.g. high-school diploma, A-levels) to study with us.
Foreign applicants require a language certificate if their native language is not German. In addition to the procedure described below, applications with a foreign educational qualification must be submitted via uni-assist.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n REQUIREMENTS<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n
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2. Create a digital portfolio<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

Please submit your portfolio digitally as a PDF. It should include the following components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n\n

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A Motivation Letter<\/h5>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
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In roughly half an A4 page (max. 2,000 characters), answer the following questions:
\n\u2022 What does Visual Journalism and Documentary Photography mean to you?
\n\u2022 Why would you like to study with us?
\n\u2022 What would you like to achieve in your profession?<\/p>\n

This letter should appear on the first page of the PDF. It should show that you are enthusiastic about visual journalism and documentary photography.<\/p>\n

At the end of your text, please add whether you used AI tools when writing it\u2014and if so, which ones exactly.
\nUsing AI is generally permitted; however, it is important that your text remains personal and that your own motivation, viewpoint, and voice are clearly recognisable.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n \n\n

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Two Photo Series<\/h5>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Submit two independent pieces of work, each consisting of 10\u201320 photographs. Each photo series starts with a short text page (3\u20134 sentences) explaining the topic. At least one series should be a photographic report focusing on people. The second series can, for example, deal with portraiture, landscape, or architecture. What matters is that both series have a clear unifying theme.<\/p>\n

You can find tips on creating a compelling photo series in our separate article.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n \n\n

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A Short Video<\/h5>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
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The video may be no longer than 2 minutes. If it is longer, we will only assess the first two minutes.<\/p>\n

Your journalistic curiosity should be visible in the video: Technical perfection matters less than your ideas, interests, and the way you approach people.<\/p>\n

The video should be integrated into the PDF with a still image, a short introductory text, a list of the crew (if applicable), and a clickable link (e.g. Vimeo, YouTube, Google Drive\u2014without password protection).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n \n\n

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A Contents List<\/h5>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n
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At the end, include a contents list naming all components of your portfolio.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

\n PORTFOLIO REVIEW<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n
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3. Send application form<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

Please register here<\/a> by March 15, 2026, complete your application, and upload your work samples. All further steps are explained in great detail on the page. During the application process, you fill out an application for admission, print it on paper and send it with your CV by mail to the Faculty III \u2013 Department of Design and Media at Hannover University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Only then can you upload your work samples. You will receive confirmation when this has been successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Wait for decision, create homework assignment<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

After reviewing your application materials, we will notify you by mail within three to four weeks whether you have been admitted to our artistic aptitude test. With this letter, you will also learn the topic for the homework assignment that you are required to complete before the test. Applicants with foreign educational certificates must also register with uni-assist by 31 May and upload their certificates there.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Artistic aptitude test<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

The artistic aptitude test takes a full day on-site in Hannover. In the evening, you will learn the score you have achieved, and that’s how you will know whether you have passed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Wait for notification, register for your place<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

The official confirmation will be sent to you promptly after the artistic aptitude test. Only with this written notification the result is official, and you can register \u2013 usually by July 15 of each year \u2013 at the Academic Affairs Service Center for your place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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