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          • Which partner universities can I go to?
          • But I definitely want to go to Australia – and there is no partner university there. What now?
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          • How long does it take until I receive my VPD certificate?
          • Can I also use my VPD certificate to apply for other study programmes?
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          • Can I hand in the VPD (preliminary review documentation) from uni-assist later?
          • For how long will my VPD certificate be valid?
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          • Which English-taught programmes does HSBI offer?
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          • I will not be able to be in Germany by the time my studies start. Do I still have to take out health insurance before that?
          • Can I provide proof of my health insurance with a document issued by my health insurance provider?
          • I have private health insurance. How do I arrange for the digital insurance confirmation?
          • I come from an EU or EEA country, from Switzerland, from the United Kingdom or from a country with a social insurance agreement with Germany. Do I have to take out insurance with a German statutory health insurance provider?
          • Can I switch from a private health insurance provider (e.g. Mawista, CareConcept) to statutory health insurance during my studies?
        • Financing Your Studies
          • Are there scholarships for the entire study duration?
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              • My transcript is incomplete. What do I do?
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            • I enrol at the university to attend the course. Is it possible for me to get a degree?
            • What happens if I suddenly find I cannot participate in the course after I have already registered and paid the semester contribution?
            • Will I be reimbursed if I suddenly find I cannot participate in the course after I have already registered and paid the semester contribution?
          • Online Application
            • I only heard about the courses after the application deadline. Can I still apply?
            • Does it matter when I apply? Are my chances better the earlier I apply?
            • What are my chances of getting a place in a course?
            • When do I get feedback on whether I have a place?
            • I do not have all the required documents. What can I do?
            • I’m still abroad. Can I apply?
            • My residence permit ends before the course begins. Which document should I upload?
            • I have learned German, but I do not have a language certificate. What do I do?
            • Is my school leaving certificate recognised as a university entrance certificate in Germany?
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