Application deadlines and procedures
AUC uses an online application platform called Embark. All applications to AUC are processed through Embark (and not through Studielink). The application form is now available via the link below.
Application deadlines to start at AUC |
Decision on admission |
1 December 2024 ('early-bird') | First week of February 2025 |
1 February 2025 (regular) | First week of April 2025 |
1 May 2025 (late)* | First week of June 2025 |
For the deadlines listed above, the complete application (including recommendations) must be submitted before 23.59 Central European Time (CET) on the date stated. For example, if applying for the early-bird deadline, complete applications must be submitted before 23.59 on 1 December 2024.
*Please note that the application form for the late application deadline will open on 1 March 2025.
Applications of early-bird candidates are considered first and decisions on admission (including acceptances) are issued in the first week of February. For regular applicants, their applications are reviewed in February with any offers of admission being issued in the first week of April. Since there is no limit on the number of early-bird candidates we accept, those applying for the early-bird deadline have a better chance of receiving an offer of admission to AUC than those who apply for the regular deadline as the first round of offers will have already been made by the time regular applications are reviewed.
AUC offers a late application deadline to provide some flexibility for students who may need more time to make informed decisions about their university choice and to offer applicants a chance to apply for potential spots that may still be open in the cohort for a given year. The application form for the late application deadline will open on 1 March 2025.
The late deadline at AUC has some additional conditions, including:
Please note that far fewer offers are made in the late application round, and it will not be open to all majors. If you're considering to apply to AUC, we highly encourage you to apply for the early-bird or regular deadlines in order to have a better chance of being accepted.
The application guidelines for prospective students looking to start their studies at AUC in September 2025 can be found via the link below.
To assist you in completing the online application form, we have created a checklist that includes all the information and documents that you will need for your application.
Applications to AUC are completed and submitted using the online application system Embark. Please note that you should not apply to AUC using Studielink. While completing your application, you can log in to Embark and access it as often as you like, but remember that you must complete and officially submit it before AUC can process your application for enrollment.
When submitting your application, please double-check to make sure it is complete and all requested documents have been included. The Admissions Office will not contact you should there be information or documents missing from your application. Incomplete applications will be rejected and applicants have only one chance to apply per cycle.
AUC processes applications in batches. Applications from those who apply as ‘early birds’ (meaning you have submitted a complete application before 1 December) will start to be processed in the first week of December and decisions on admission will be issued in the first week of February. Applications for those who apply before the regular deadline (meaning you have submitted a complete application before 1 February) will start to be processed in the first week of February and decisions on admission will be issued in the first week of April. Applications for those who apply for the late deadline (meaning you have submitted a complete application before 1 May and meet the additional criteria) will start to be processed in the first week of May and decisions on admission will be issued in the first week of June.
As a selective programme, AUC aims to admit 300 students per year. All applications undergo the same process of evaluation. For more information about our policy on admissions and the application process, please see the links below.
If you are currently studying at another university and wish to transfer to AUC, you should submit an application for admission to AUC and follow the same admission procedure as a new student. Should you have credits from another academic institution that you would like to have count toward your studies at AUC, you will need to officially request a transfer of credit. Please note that this request will be evaluated separately from your application for admission and is submitted using a separate form and procedure.
Please note that transfer of credit requests can only be processed when an applicant has already submitted a complete application for admission to AUC. The request for a transfer of credit and all necessary documentation must be received before 15 June to be considered. Prospective students are strongly encouraged not to base their decision to enrol at AUC on the expectation of receiving transfers of credit to replace certain courses, a semester or a full year. Applicants should understand that they may not know until starting at AUC whether credits from previous studies will count toward their degree programme. For more information on the possibility of transferring credit, including a link to the transfer of credit request form, please follow the link below.
View the "Tuition Fees and Costs" section via the link below to find essential information on the financial aspects of studying at AUC. It includes a detailed breakdown of tuition fees for EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students, outlining what the fees cover and highlighting additional costs such as housing, books and living expenses. Additionally, it offers information on financial support for qualifying students through the AUC Scholarship Fund (ASF).
If you want to apply for a semester exchange or to study abroad at AUC, please contact the Study Abroad Office at your home institution. Please do not use our online application form, as this is reserved for applicants for the full three-year degree programme. For more information on coming to AUC on exchange, please follow the link below.
For questions regarding admissions policies, requirements or application procedures, please follow the link below.
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