Preparation Course

Your Gateway to German Public Universities

Germany offers world-class, tuition-free education at its public universities. But students from India and many other countries must complete a Preparation Course (Studienkolleg) before starting their Bachelor’s — and we’re here to guide you through every step.

What is Studienkolleg?

Studienkolleg is a 1-year academic foundation course required for international students whose school education (like 12th grade) doesn’t meet the direct entry criteria of German universities.

Germany considers 13 years of education necessary for university entry — Indian 12th-grade students have only 12. Studienkolleg bridges that gap and prepares you for German university-level studies.

Who Needs Studienkolleg?

You need to apply if:

You completed 12th grade (CBSE/State Board) in India
You want to study a Bachelor's degree at a public university in Germany
You do not qualify for direct admission (unless you’ve completed 1 year of college or JEE Advanced)
You’re willing to learn and study in German language

We’ll help you check if you need it or qualify for direct entry.

Admission Requirements

12th grade marksheet
APS Certificate (compulsory)
Valid passport
Proof of German language (B1/B2 preferred)
Motivational letter & CV
Proof of financial resources (Blocked Account)
Health Insurance
University conditional admission letter (Studienkolleg acceptance)
Visa application and interview

Don’t worry — we help you organize, review, and submit everything correctly.

Types of Studienkolleg
(Based on Your Career Path)

Course Type Target Degree Focus Subjects

T-Kurs Engineering, Technology Math, Physics, Chemistry

M-Kurs Medicine, Biology Biology, Chemistry, Physics

W-Kurs Business, Economics Math, Economics, German

G-Kurs Humanities, Arts History, German, Literature

S-Kurs Language Studies Literature, Linguistics

We'll help you choose the right course based on your career goals.

Duration

1 Year (2 semesters)
Ends with the FSP exam (Feststellungsprüfung)
After passing, you can apply for a Bachelor's program in Germany

Public vs. Private Studienkolleg

Feature Public Private

Tuition Free Paid (€4,000–€7,000 approx.)

Entry Highly competitive Easier admission

Medium German Mostly German

Final Exam Feststellungsprüfung (FSP) Same exam

Pathway Public universities Both public & private

What Happens After Studienkolleg?

Once you pass the FSP exam:

You can apply for Bachelor’s programs at German public universities
You can live, study, and later work in Germany — with no tuition fees
Your residence permit will be changed to a student visa

Language Requirement

Minimum German B1 required to apply
Most institutes expect B2 or even C1 before you start
If you don’t have German skills yet, you can first come on a Language Visa, then apply for Studienkolleg

Why Choose Us?

Profile check: whether you need Studienkolleg or direct admission
APS certificate help
University application (public & private options)
Visa file preparation
Blocked account, insurance, accommodation & post-arrival support
Real, practical guidance from someone who’s done it before

Not in Germany Yet?

We also help with:

Language Visa → Studienkolleg path
Complete pre-departure support (flights, checklist, airport pickup)