Articles of Association and Rules and Regulations
As a university with the power to draw up its own statutes, Worms University of Applied Sciences governs many of its procedures through its own statutes and regulations. It publishes all statutes and regulations in the *Wormser Hochschulanzeiger*, the university’s official publication.
The following legal frameworks apply to Worms University of Applied Sciences:
- Rhineland-Palatinate Higher Education Act (HochSchG)
- Regulation on the Allocation of University Places (StPVLVO)
- Regulation on University Entrance Qualifications for Professionally Qualified Applicants
Below you will find an overview of the most important legal frameworks relating to the allocation of study places, enrolment and examinations, as well as the relevant documents available for download.
The allocation of places is governed by the Rhineland-Palatinate Regulation on the Allocation of University Places (StPVLVO). The Worms University of Applied Sciences’ Admissions Regulations set out these requirements in more detail and, in particular, govern the admission quotas and the admissions procedure.
The currently valid version dates from 14 January 2020 and was last amended on 4 June 2024.
Following a successful selection process, you will enrol in accordance with the current Enrolment Regulations (EO). These regulations govern, amongst other things:
- the general entry requirements,
- admission, enrolment, re-enrolment and leave of absence,
- auditor status and preliminary studies,
- withdrawal from the university.
The new Enrolment Regulations (EO 2022) will come into force from the 2026/27 winter semester. Foreign qualifications must then be verified in advance via uni-assist. German-language higher education qualifications will continue to be accepted as proof of sufficient language proficiency.
The Framework Examination Regulations (RPO) have applied to all Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes at Worms University of Applied Sciences since the 2016 summer semester. They apply in conjunction with the subject-specific examination regulations (FPO) for your degree programme.
Previous amendments:
- 1st Amendment (January 2022, valid from the 2022 summer semester)
- 2nd Amendment (May 2023)
- 3rd Amendment (February 2025)
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Data Protection
Subject-specific examination regulations
You can find the subject-specific examination regulations (FPO) for your degree programme on the relevant degree programme page.
Further legal information is available from the Legal Service at Worms University of Applied Sciences.
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SG 2 – Student Affairs
