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  • Qualification: Higher education entrance qualification for university of applied sciences
  • Qualification type: Higher education entrance qualification for university of applied sciences
  • DQR-/EQF-level:
    4

What kind of qualification type is it?

This qualification entitles the holder to study at a university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule). It may usually be obtained after 12 years of schooling at a vocationally-oriented upper secondary school (Fachoberschule) or – under certain conditions – at other vocational schools. Fachoberschulem are vocational schools at upper secondary level providing two-year courses in various subject areas leading to the qualification of Higher education entrance qualification for university of applied sciences (Fachhochschulreife). The first year consists of both practical training in the workplace and lessons, whilst the second year covers general and subject-specific lessons.

Which competent authority issues the qualification certificate?

Public or state recognised vocational school