Studienkolleg Frankfurt

At the Frankfurt am Main Preparatory College, international university applicants prepare for studies at German higher education institutions. It offers courses to prepare for the assessment test (Feststellungsprüfung), which serves as proof of university entrance qualification for foreign applicants.

• Course duration: 2 semesters (regular) with 30 weekly hours
• Costs:
  • Preparatory college: free
  • University semester fee: approx. €380
• Specializations:
  • T-Course (technical and natural sciences)
  • W-Course (economics and social sciences)
  • M-Course (medical, biological)
  • G-Course (linguistic, humanities, artistic)

The Frankfurt am Main Preparatory College offers the following courses:

1. T-Course (technical, mathematical and natural science degree programs)

   • Core subjects: Mathematics, Physics
   • Additional subjects: German, Computer Science, Chemistry
   • Suitable for: Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Natural Sciences

2. G-Course (humanities and cultural studies degree programs)

   • Core subjects: History, Sociology
   • Additional subjects: German, Literature, Geography
   • Suitable for: Humanities, Cultural Studies

3. M-Course (medical, biological, pharmaceutical degree programs)

   • Core subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology
   • Additional subjects: German, Physics
   • Suitable for: Medicine, Pharmacy, Biology

4. W-Course (economics and social science degree programs)

   • Core subjects: Business Administration, Economics, Sociology
   • Additional subjects: German, Mathematics, Geography
   • Suitable for: Economics, Social Sciences

Responsibility

• Goethe University Frankfurt am Main
• Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences

Application Process

Applications are not submitted directly to the preparatory college but via Uni Assist. The application process is divided into the following steps:

1. Application via Uni Assist:
   • Application to the desired university and degree program
   • Deadlines:
     • 20 September to 01 November for the following summer semester
     • 20 March to 01 May for the following winter semester
2. Entrance Examination:
   • Takes place on-site
   • Gap-fill test in German (C-Test)
   • Online registration required using admission data
   • Can be repeated at most three times
3. Course Start:
   • End of August (winter semester), end of January / beginning of February (summer semester)

Documents for Application

For the application via uni-assist, you need the following documents (scans of original documents):

• School certificate in the national language
• Official translation of the school certificate into German or English
• Passport
• Proof of German language skills: B1 certificate, TELC B1, TestDaF 4x3, or proof of completed German course at B2 level
• Further country-specific documents for your home country can be found at https://www.uni-assist.de/tools/laenderhinweise/

Entrance Examination

The preparatory college entrance examination consists of a German test (40 minutes).

The German test assesses your language skills and is conducted as a gap-fill test (C-Test).

Accommodation and Living Expenses

• Accommodation: The preparatory college offers 10 rooms for new students each semester. Self-organization is recommended.
• Deutschlandticket or RMV Semester Ticket: Included in the semester fee.
• Living expenses: Min. €1,000 - €1,200/month (incl. rent, health insurance).