What’s the difference between the admissions letter and the enrollment certificate?
The admissions letter is an official document from ToU informing you that you have been accepted into a program. It contains the program title, start date, and, if applicable, any conditions you need to meet to secure your place (e.g., submitting transcripts, proof of English proficiency). Receiving the admissions letter signifies that you are eligible to enroll, but you haven't officially secured your spot yet.
The enrollment certificate (or Studienbescheinigung) in Germany confirms your enrollment status for a specific semester or term. ToU can only issue your enrollment certificate after the start of your program. You will receive an updated enrollment certificate from ToU every six months.
If you need certain information for your employer or an agency that goes beyond the information provided in the admissions letter before the start date of your study program, we can issue a letter with the information that you need upon request. Please be as specific as possible with the information that should be covered in this document.
When can I expect my admission letter and enrollment certificate?
Admission Letter
You will receive your admission letter by email after you successfully completed all admissions requirements and signed your student contract.
Enrollment Certificate (Studienbescheinigung)
You receive your first enrollment certificate after the program start date during your onboarding week. We then issue a new enrollment certificate every six months until you complete your studies.
Your enrollment certificate will be sent by email. In the future, you will be able to download it directly from the learning app.
Can I get my enrollment certificate before the start of my studies?
No. Enrollment certificates are only issued once the program has started and the application process is completed. If you need certain information for your employer or an agency before the start date of your study program, we can issue a letter with the information that you need upon request. Please be as specific as possible with the information that should be covered in this document.
The semester has already started but I still haven't received my enrollment certificate. Why is that?
There are several reasons for why you haven’t received your enrollment certificate, even though the program or new semester has already begun.
We aim to release the enrollment certificates during onboarding week, but occasionally it might take us a few extra days. If you need one urgently you can contact us and we will prioritize issuing the letter for you. We try our best to be as fast as possible to ensure enrollment letters are being sent out in the first week of the program or new semester. If you still have not received your enrollment letter after two weeks, it may be because:
- We are still waiting for your official university entrance certificate from the Hessian Ministry of Research & Science (only applicable for some Bachelor students).
- We are still waiting for your first tuition fee payment or for any other open payments.
- You requested to take a leave of absence. In this case, you will not receive an enrollment certificate.
Where can I request my certificate of enrollment?
We will issue enrollment certificates automatically. However, if you have not received one and think that none of the reasons under the answer above applies, send an email to enrollment@tomorrow.university. In the future, you will be able to download it directly from the learning app.