International Business Administration - How to apply

We can accept a government-issued national ID as a proof of identity for EU/EFTA/EAA citizens, or a passport – for EU and non-EU citizens.

Undergraduate applicants who are currently attending high school are required to submit transcripts or report cards covering the last 2-3 years of their high school education, including grades 9, 10, 11, and, if available, grade 12 (semester 1) report card showing course registration and current grades.

Applicants who have already completed high school need to provide their high school diploma, final grades, and, if applicable, results from the university entrance examination in their respective country.

If you are applying as a transfer student, please also provide your most recent university transcript, completed transfer credit application form and course syllabus. This FAQ and the study program handbook should provide the information you need to complete the transfer credit application form.

If any of the documents are not issued in English or German, they must be accompanied by a translated copy in English or German, completed by a sworn translator.

Please use the CV to provide a comprehensive overview of your qualifications, achievements, and skills. Make sure your CV  includes extracurricular and voluntary activities. In addition, complete the Educational History Form. This form requires you to provide a list of all the schools you have attended, including your current school, the language of instruction. Please include the name of the high school leaving certificate you will receive upon graduation. Please submit the CV and the Education History Form as one PDF file.

All applicants must show an adequate command of the English language to enroll at Constructor University. An applicant’s English language ability (non-native speakers) may be demonstrated through language proficiency test scores.

You will qualify for an English proficiency waiver if you:

• are a native English speaker OR
• have been instructed exclusively in English for a minimum of 6 years OR
• have scored 600 or higher on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section OR
• have scored 9 or higher on the ACT Writing section

English Language proficiency tests accepted by Constructor University and the minimum scores/grades:

Please upload the proof of English proficiency as a PDF document. Please note that screenshots are not accepted.

At Constructor University, we believe in getting to know our applicants on a more personal level through a comprehensive essay. The essay should delve into your interests and motivation for choosing our university program. You can showcase your passions, highlight their alignment with our academic offerings, and demonstrate how you will contribute to the vibrant campus community at Constructor University.

For the Fall 2023 intake, Constructor University does not require SAT/ACT scores for admission evaluation. Applicants have the choice to submit their application without a standardized test.

However, if admitted, enrollment may require standardized testing if the high school diploma does not grant direct admission to a German university. Applications without standardized test scores will be assessed based on the personal essay, academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and overall presentation throughout the application process.

If conditional admission is granted, it is recommended to take the SAT/ACT before arrival, although on-campus testing options and complementary test preparation may be available for those who choose to take it later.

Students who have sat for SAT/ACT should submit their test as a PDF. Screenshots are not accepted.

A recommendation letter is optional/upon request. This should ideally come from a school official, such as a teacher, career/guidance counselor, head of school or principal.

If you are in a possession of a recommendation letter and you would like to submit it, please upload it as part of your application. If you are not in a possession of a recommendation letter, make sure to include the name of your counselor in the designated area on the application portal.

Transfer applicants are required to submit their university/community college transcripts and transcripts of their last two years of high school including the high school diploma or school-leaving certificate. Transcripts can be submitted to the undergraduate admissions office via these two options:

    E-transcripts issued by official digital credential services (e.g. parchment).
    You send certified copies of your transcripts to us by post using the following mailing address:
    Constructor University Bremen
    Office of Undergraduate Admission
    Campus Ring 1
    28759 Bremen
    Germany

In the “Education” section of the Apply Yourself system, you will be required to upload an Educational History Form where you will list all the schools/universities that you have attended up to your current university.

Constructor University does not require SAT/ACT for admission evaluation for the Fall 23 intake. Applicants can choose to complete their application without SAT/ACT. If admitted, standardized testing (SAT/ACT) may be required for enrollment, if your high school diploma does not grant you direct admission to a university in Germany. Students who graduate with the German Abitur do not need to submit standardized test scores to Constructor University.  If you do not submit a standardized test, your application will be considered on the basis of the personal essay, letters of recommendation, academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and the way students presented themselves through the application process.

If your admission is conditional on having to take the SAT/ACT, we recommend you take the test before arrival. However, you will also have the option to take it on campus (October and/or December) during the first semester. For those who enroll without SAT and ACT and are to take it on campus, we may also offer complementary test preparation.

The following tests are accepted:

• Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT): this test consists of two sections: Mathematics and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, plus an optional Essay. Constructor University does not require the optional writing section. Each section is scored on a 200 to 800 point scale, making a perfect score of 1600. Furthermore, SAT Subject Tests are usually not required for admission to Constructor University, but Constructor University will accept scores from the exams if you choose to additionally submit them. However, students who took IB Math Studies with no natural science subject at higher level as part of their IB subject selection are required to take SAT Subject Tests in Math 1/2 and one science (Biology E/M, Chemistry or Physics).
• American College Testing (ACT): this test consists of four sections: English, Reading, Math, and Science, as well as an optional writing test. Constructor University does not require the writing test offered by the ACT. Each section is scored on a 1 to 36 point scale. The composite ACT score is the average score of all the four sections of the test.

Applicants can send proof of their standardized test scores via the official agencies. Alternatively, applicants could send us certified paper copies via regular post to the following mailing address:
Constructor University Bremen
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Campus Ring 1
28759 Bremen
Germany

All applicants must have an adequate command of the English language to enroll at Constructor University. An applicant’s English language ability (especially for non-native speakers) may be demonstrated through language proficiency test scores.
The following policy generally applies to all applicants who:

•  are native English speaker OR
•  have been instructed exclusively in English for a minimum of 6 years OR
•  have scored 600 or higher on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section
•  have scored 9 or higher on the ACT Writing section

may qualify for an English-language proficiency test waiver. Please contact the office of admissions via admission@constructor.university to check whether or not you qualify for such a waiver.

Proof of the English proficiency test results can be sent via the official agencies. Alternatively, applicants could send us certified paper copies via regular post to
Constructor University Bremen
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Campus Ring 1
28759 Bremen
Germany

English Language proficiency tests accepted by Constructor University and the minimum scores/grades:

At Constructor University, we want to get to know you better as an applicant. Next to a written essay we ask you to answer College-specific questions such as “What do you find interesting?” or “Why Constructor University?” etc.

We have partnered with ZeeMee, a free service which lets you easily add personalized items including short videos, photos, and/or documents to your application. Through the ZeeMee platform, you can digitally showcase your interests, accomplishments, and challenges you have overcome both inside and outside the classroom.

To begin, just create a profile on the free ZeeMee app for iOS or Android and paste your ZeeMee profile link into the designated field in the 'Questions' section of the Common App under the 'Activities' subsection. Please note that submitting a ZeeMee profile is completely optional, but a fun way to set yourself apart and share your story with us.

A recommendation letter is optional/upon request. This should ideally come from a school or university official, such as a career/guidance counselor, head of school, principal, dean of students, department head or faculty advisor.

NOTE: You will need to invite your recommender via ApplyYourself. The e-mail address of your recommender is required for this process. Once the recommendation provider information is saved, an e-mail will be sent to the online recommendation provider with instructions on how to proceed. The access code is valid for 180 days from the day you input and save their information. Your recommendation will automatically be matched to your application upon submission.