Social Protection (MSc)
MSc Social Protection: Dates & Deadlines
Semester Dates
The preliminary schedule for the winter term 2025/ 2026 is available for download at the bottom of this page. You will always find the most recent, updated version in the calendar on our learning platform LEA.
Winter Term 2026/2027
Application period for applicants with a visa requirement with a Bachelor's degree from abroad who do not yet have a visa for Germany: 15 November 2025 to 15 February 2026, exclusively via uni-assist.
Apllication period for Germans, applicants without a visa requirement and applicants who already have a visa for Germany (with a Bachelor's degree from Germany or abroad): 15 November 2025 to 31 May 2026 via the application portal Apollo.
Acceptance Notification: by August (on a rolling basis)
Enrolment: August – exact dates for the Winter Term 2026/2027 tbc
Winter Term 2025/2026:
Arrival in Germany: by September 1st, 2025
Welcome International Students: September 3rd, 2025
The International Office and current students provide guidance on topics like housing, registration of your address, reporting to the Foreigner's Office, opening a bank account, SIM cards and other practical issues. More information on the event page below.
Orientation Days: September 3rd (for international students), September 10 and September 19, 2025 (for all students).
Attendance at the Orientation Days are highly recommended for all first semester students. More information on the event page below.
On-campus Pre-Courses: September 4 to September 16, 2025
The preparatory courses in Statistics and Economics take place every day in the assigned period. There will be ungraded online assessment test in the end. They serve as a self-assessment for you to know if you need to prepare more before the start of classes.
There will be no hybrid delivery of the class (i.e. live stream) due to the interactive nature of the classes.
Attendance of the pre-courses is highly recommended for everybody, especially if you do not have a background in Economics and/or Statistics.
First Day of Class (winter semester 2025/26): 23 September 2025
25.
April
2026
Day Trip to Aachen
Cultural programme organised by the International Office for international students.
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30.
April
2026
1:1 Individual Counselling: Application Documents
In this individual counselling, learn how to create a compelling CV in the German style, tailor your application to specific positions, and successfully apply to companies via German job portals.
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06.
May
2026
Work and Networking Etiquette in Germany
How do people communicate at work in Germany? What is considered professional behaviour and how do you successfully build a professional network?
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07.
May
2026
1:1 Individual Counselling: Job Interview
Prepare yourself specifically and confidently for job interviews in Germany and learn how to present yourself convincingly and respond confidently to typical and difficult interview questions.
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07.
May
2026
Europe Day 2026 at Campus Rheinbach
You can find out all about Europe and international affairs at H-BRS by visiting the International Office’s information stands.
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09.
May
2026
Study information day Rheinbach 2026
At the Student Information Day the H-BRS will be presenting its Bachelor's degree programmes. The focus is on the Rheinbach-based departments of Natural Sciences and Economics. In addition, the Student Advice Centre and other stakeholders will be on hand to answer questions about studying.
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11.
May
2026
Europe Day 2026 at Campus Sankt Augustin
You can find out all about Europe and international affairs at H-BRS by visiting the International Office’s information stands.
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12.
May
2026
Resilience for Your Studies
Strengthen your resilience in everyday student life and discover practical ways of thinking and tools that will help you turn challenges into opportunities and regain energy after setbacks.
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Course guidance service Master Social Protection
Campus
Sankt Augustin
Room
F209