Freshman Year (English Studienkolleg)

Freshman Year

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The image shows a stack of books with a graduation cap, surrounded by academic items like a magnifying glass, pen, pencil, and a globe, symbolizing students choosing between freshman year or Studienkolleg at places like FH Aachen, while considering entry requirements for German public universities and German language proficiency.

Worried about studying
in Germany without studying German?

Don’t worry, the Freshman programme got you covered!

 

Studienkolleg, or starting as a freshman in a FH Aachen university, an internship provides students with entry to German public universities with a German language certificate

Freshman year, an exclusive one-year foundation or Studienkolleg 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 Studienkolleg 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 or Studienkolleg. 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

Logo of FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences, a German public university known for offering Studienkolleg programs for freshman year students, providing a strong foundation in the German languageLogo of Universität Duisburg-Essen with the tagline 'Open-Minded,' representing a renowned German public university offering programs in English and GermanLogo of Fachhochschule Süd Westfalen, a German University of Applied Sciences, offering programs for freshman year students and those coming from Studienkolleg. Like FH Aachen, it is a part of the prestigious German public universities, with many courses incorporating the German language

 

Private University

logo SRH HAMM university logo of HBK Essen university

Partner Universities

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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.

For further information relating to the entrance exam, Click here.

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;

 

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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 public 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 Marksheets
Passport Passport
Parent's ID Proof (if minor) Parent's ID Proof (if minor)
Language Certificates (optional) Language Certificates (optional)

Note: If you are currently studying in class 12th but have certificates 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 public 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.