Freshman Year (English Studienkolleg)

Freshman year

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in Germany without studying German?

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Freshman year, an exclusive one-year foundation programme provided by the very famous German public university, “FH Aachen-University of Applied Sciences” that acts as a transverse for you to undertake technical education as well as enhance your language abilities.

This programme is on priority for mostly non-EU students as it immensely bridges the gap between students' high school and their university without even squandering their years.

You need not have any bare-bone knowledge of the German language for enrolling in partial taught programmes whereas, in the case of German-taught programmes, a B1 level clearance with 90% with or without certificate is a must.

Programmes

English taught

T-Kurs (Technology):

  • Informatics
  • Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Natural Sciences

W-Kurs (Business):

  • Business
  • Economics
  • Social Sciences
  • Law

Note: These courses are the generic ones available in English taught at FH Aachen’s freshman year. Students can choose their courses from the ones available in FH Aachen’s partner universities.

German taught

T-Kurs (Technology):

  • Informatics
  • Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Natural Sciences

W-Kurs (Business):

  • Business
  • Economics
  • Social Sciences
  • Law

M-Kurs (Medicine)

  • Medicine
  • Pharmacy
  • Psychology
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Biology
  • Sports Nutrition

Other:

  • Music
  • Art
  • Sports
  • Design

English Taught

English taught programmes at FH Aachen’s Freshman year can now be availed into two categories:

Guaranteed Admission in Partner University Programme

  • In this case, your entrance exam or TestAS application applies to the Freshman Institute as well as to one of their partner universities for the bachelor programme.
  • You can rest assured of getting admission at FH Aachen’s partner universities after completing your Freshman year.
  • Courses offered are limited and it is advised that you select it one go as changes in courses are not encouraged later on.

 

Guaranteed Admission in Partner University Programme

  • In this case, your entrance exam or TestAS application applies only to the Freshman Institute.
  • After completing the Freshman year, you can apply to universities at NRW(North Rhine-Westphalia) and in a few cases anywhere in Germany wherein English courses are offered.
  • FH Aachen can only provide you with admission assistance but your admission for further studies depends on you and is not guaranteed.
University Study course
FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences Global Business & Economics (BSc)
Bonn-Rhine-Sieg University
of Applied Sciences		 Applied Biology (BSc)
International Business (BSc)
Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences Electronic Engineering (BEng)
Hochschule Niederrhein Textile and Clothing Management (BSc)

Public University

 

 

Private University

Courses offered by Partner Universities

  • Applied Chemistry
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Physical Engineering
  • Rail vehicle engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metallurgy and Metal Forming
  • Structural Engineering
  • Business Administration with Informatics
  • Business management
  • Supply chain management

Fine Arts(B.F.A.)

  • Painting/Graphics
  • Photography/Media Art
  • Sculpture

Design(B.A.)

  • Digital Media Design
  • Game Art and Design
  • Digital Product Design

Note: It is advised to choose your course as per interest at once because you will not be allowed to change it later on.

 

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Language Classification

The table underneath states what language programmes will be offered by these universities at what level.

Basis Freshman Year University
FH Aachen University
of Applied Sciences		 English(learn German)/
German		 English & German
Universität-Duisburg
Essen		 English English & German
Fachhochschule
Sudwestfalen
University
of Applied Sciences		 English English
SRH HAMM English English
HBK Essen
University
of Fine Arts Essen		 English German

Note: FH Aachen’s language classification depends upon the course and language programme you select.

Test Mode

Entrance exam

A freshman entrance exam is conducted by FH Aachen in either German or English language across various countries upon a clearing in which a student becomes eligible to access the Freshman year programme.

Necessary information for the entrance exam is mentioned below;

Mode Registration deadline Exam Date Language
Online 21 November 2020 12 December 2020 English/German
Online 08 January 2021 29 January 2021 English
Online 31 January 2021 21 February 2021 English/German
Online 3 weeks before exam mid-March 2021 English
Online 3 weeks before exam mid-April 2021 English/German
Online 3 weeks before exam mid-May 2021 English
Online 3 weeks before exam mid-June 2021 English/German

 

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TestAS

This acts as an alternative to the Entrance exam for securing your seat at FH Aachen’s freshman year.
You will be required to upload language certificates(German/English) along with the TestAS results.

Necessary information for TestAS is mentioned below;

Mode Registration Duration Exam Date
Online 11th Nov. 2020 - 7th Jan. 2021 4th March 2021
Online 19th Jan. - 8th Mar. 2021 24th April 2021
Online 18th Mar. - 22nd April 2021 29th May 2021
Online 2nd June - 14th Sep. 2021 30th October 2021

Note

  • The exam is majorly focused on engineering and maths.
  • Math exam is mandatory for all.
  • Students well aware or certified with B1 German level while holding 90% in the same are eligible to appear for the German Entrance exam.
  • If you do not hold qualifications as per the former point, you will be eligible to apply for the English entrance exam.

Fee structure:

Freshman year:
Entrance Exam:

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Internship Opportunity

FH Aachen takes good care of German universities' pre-admission internship requirement by offering you 12 weeks of internship wherein you can explore various engineering fields such as mechanical, electrical, physical, 3D drawing, and much more.

Documents required

Documents required for enrolling in FH Aachen’s Freshman year after clearing your higher secondary that is 12th or diploma are mentioned underneath.

Higher secondary(12th) Diploma
12th Certificate Degree and mark sheets
Passport Passport
Parents proof(if minor) Parents proof(if minor)
Language certificates(optional) Language certificates(optional)

Note: If you are currently studying in class 12th but have certificate of 11th you can apply for FH Aachen’s Freshman year.

Vaccination requirements

As per the German framework, all the international or new students arriving in Germany will have to show certain vaccine certifications upon landing such as;

Measles Vaccination(MMR) Negative tuberculosis test(TBC)

It is recommended that you carry a yellow card(vaccination certificate) with you.

Curriculum of FreshMan Year

English Taught German Taught
English German-Oral
Maths Maths
Physics Physics
Chemistry-Oral Chemistry
Internship(8-12 weeks) -

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Studienkolleg and Freshman Year?

Freshman year provides you with the opportunity to study in Germany without learning German language whereas Studienkolleg does not.

Can I apply for admission in other universities apart from FH Aachen's partner universities?

You can apply for admission into other German Universities only if you opt for German taught programmes.

Can I transfer my course and university from one to another?

The possibility of shifting the course and university in German taught programmes are low and is nil in the case of English taught programmes.