Midwifery studies

The "Apply" button will take you to a short guide on how to register and apply.

If you are not sure which documents you need to upload to the portal, you will find an overview here:

• Documents to be submitted

A list of all types of entrance qualifications can be found here:

• Qualification for university entrance

The documents that you must have signed by your doctor and submit with your application can be found here:

• Medical certificate

You can read the individual, detailed steps for your application here:

• Application instructions

Formal admission requirements:

1. qualification for university entrance (HZB):

• Degree of at least 12 years of general school education (Abitur, Fachhochschulreife or previous education recognized as equivalent) or
• Degree of a successfully completed vocational training in health care and (pediatric) nursing

2. health suitability to complete the midwifery course

3. extended certificate of good conduct (not older than 3 months), to be submitted only upon acceptance of a practical placement

4. if applicable, proof of German language proficiency (C1 level) for applicants who have not obtained their qualification for university entrance in Germany.

5. contract for academic midwifery training with a cooperating practice institution of the university

Internship:

A minimum of four weeks of work-related internship is required from our cooperating practice partners. At least two weeks of this should have been completed in the delivery room. However, the internship is not a prerequisite for applying for a place at university.

Vaccinations: The statutory facility-related vaccination requirement applies.

Application:

The application process consists of two steps. In the first step, you apply for a place at the university. In a subsequent, second step, you apply for a practical placement at a cooperating practice facility.

Step 1: Application for a place at HWG Ludwigshafen

General documents to be submitted: see application management information sheet.

Special documents to be submitted:

• Medical certificate (original, not older than 3 months)
• Extended certificate of good conduct (not older than 3 months), to be submitted only after acceptance of a practical placement
• Language certificate, if applicable

Note: If you do not receive your qualification for university entrance until after the application phase, you can apply with the last half-year report card and submit it by 31.08. at the latest.

The semester fee is only payable when applying for the degree programs in Midwifery Science after you have been accepted by a practice partner and not when applying for a place!

Step 2: Application to the cooperating practice institutions for a practice place

With the provisional certificate of admission from HWG Ludwigshafen you can apply for a placement at our cooperating practice facilities (clinics).

Required documents (see also homepage of the clinics):

• Provisional certificate of admission from HWG Ludwigshafen
• Copy of the final certificate (or last certificate)
• Letter of motivation
• Complete curriculum vitae in tabular form
• Proof of a job-related, four-week internship (at least 2 weeks in the delivery room) or confirmation of an internship place
• If applicable, proof of social commitment (FSJ, BFD, etc.)
• Proof of studies or degree certificate, if applicable