Key Information

Type: public
Sponsor: TU Berlin
Fees:
The Studienkolleg is free of charge. However, a university semester fee of approx. 360 € per semester applies (Winter Semester 2025/26).
Accommodation Option: N/A
Available Courses: T, W
Official Website: https://www.tu.berlin/en/international/students-1/preparatory-school

Contact

studienkolleg@tu-berlin.de

Phone

+49 30 314-72720

Address

Straße des 17. Juni 145, 10623 Berlin, Germany

Overview

The Studienkolleg at TU Berlin prepares international applicants for the qualification examination required for admission to technical or economics degree programs.

Course Duration: 2 semesters (regular) with 30-32 weekly hours
Costs:
- Subject courses: free
- University semester fee (incl. semester ticket): approx. 360 €
Specializations:
- T-Course (technical-natural sciences)
- W-Course (economics)

The Studienkolleg offers the following courses:

T-Course (technical, mathematical and natural science programs except Biology and Biochemistry)
- Core subjects: German, Mathematics
- Additional subjects: Physics or Chemistry, Computer Science
- Suitable for: Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Natural Sciences (except Biology/Biochemistry)
W-Course (economics programs)
- Core subjects: German, Mathematics, Economics
- Additional subjects: English, Economic History, Cost Accounting
- Suitable for: Economics and Social Sciences

Instruction comprises 30-32 weekly hours. Attendance is mandatory.

The qualification examination is taken at the end of the course and consists of written and oral exams in the respective subjects.

Responsible Universities

TU Berlin

Application Process

University Application:
- Apply via uni-assist for a Bachelor program (Mathematics, Natural/Engineering Sciences, Economics or Social Sciences) at TU Berlin.
- Deadlines:
  - Summer Semester: September 15 - November 30
  - Winter Semester: March 15 - June 30
Admission Test:
- Invitation from university specified in uni-assist application
- German test (1 hour, cloze test/C-Test)
- Mathematics test (1 hour)
- Dates:
  - August (for Winter Semester)
  - January (for Summer Semester)
Course Start:
- Summer Semester: Early February
- Winter Semester: Early September

Application Documents

You need the following documents for your uni-assist application:

Online application for admission
Proof of German language skills (minimum B2)
Educational certificates (school-leaving certificate from home country; if applicable, university entrance exam; if applicable, university transcripts and grading system for studies outside Germany)
Passport
Official translations of all non-German documents into German or English

Admission Test

The Studienkolleg admission test consists of a German proficiency test. This online cloze test evaluates your language skills.

Sample tests:
Mathematics sample and
German sample.

Accommodation and Living Expenses

Semester Ticket: Included in semester fee.
Living Costs: Min. 1,000-1,500 €/month (incl. rent, health insurance).
Dormitories: Managed by Berlin Student Services.

Application

General Application Information

Direct Application: Not Possible

Course Start:

September, February

Duration of Education:

Typically two semesters.

Application Deadlines:

September 15 to November 30 for the Summer Semester
March 15 to June 30 for the Winter Semester

Application via Universities

Technische Universität Berlin

Application via:

uni-assist

Application Portal:

https://my.uni-assist.de/

Required Documents:

Proof of German language skills (minimum B2)
Proof of English language skills (minimum B1) for specialization W
Educational certificates (school-leaving certificate from your home country; if applicable, university entrance exam from your home country; if applicable, university transcripts and grading system for studies outside Germany)
Official translation of all relevant documents not originally in German into German or English
Passport
Application for admission
For applicants from China, Vietnam, and India: APS certificate. If not digitally signed, the original must be submitted.
Application documents will be spot-checked for authenticity. Inconsistencies may lead to rejection.

Notes:

In the online application, under "Questions for the university," you must specify that you are applying for the Studienkolleg or wish to take the external qualification exam. If applying for summer semester and your desired program starts only in winter semester, apply for the 2nd subject semester instead.

Notes for External Candidates

You can take the Feststellungsprüfung (university qualification exam) at the TU Berlin Studienkolleg as an external candidate. This requires proof of German language skills at minimum C1 level, plus English at B1 level for the W specialization. The external exam costs 550 €. You must apply on time via uni-assist, then attend a consultation and pass an admission test.

Entrance Exam

Subjects:

Deutsch, Mathematik

Next Exam Date:

29./30.08.2025

Sample Tasks: Sample Tasks (PDF)