Path to a German university

Studienkolleg —
your start in Germany

Missing a recognised school certificate? Studienkolleg is the official preparatory year at a German university. We help you get admitted, pass the entrance exam and obtain a visa.

What is it

Studienkolleg: why you need it

German universities do not recognise all school certificates. Students from most CIS and Caucasus countries need an additional year of preparation.

🎓 What it is

Studienkolleg is a preparatory school at a German university. It lasts 1–2 semesters and ends with the Feststellungsprüfung (FSP) exam. Pass it successfully and you go straight to university.

🌍 Who needs it

  • Students from Uzbekistan, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan
  • Those with 11 years of school education (no university)
  • Those who did not complete university in their home country
  • Those whose diploma is not directly recognised

📋 Requirements

  • School leaving certificate
  • German B1–B2 (checked at admission)
  • Apply 6–12 months before the start
  • Often — entrance test in maths/subject-specific topics

⏱️ Timeline

  • Application periods: Jan–Mar (summer semester) and May–Jul (winter)
  • Study: 1–2 semesters (6–12 months)
  • FSP — usually at the end of the 2nd semester
  • After FSP → apply to university: 1–2 months
Profiles

Types of Studienkolleg

Studienkolleg is chosen according to your future specialisation. The right profile is the key to a successful FSP.

🔬

T-Kurs (Technical)

Maths, physics, chemistry. For engineering and technical programmes.

💊

M-Kurs (Medicine)

Biology, chemistry, maths. For medicine, pharmacy, dentistry.

💼

W-Kurs (Economics)

Maths, economics, German. For business and social sciences.

🎨

G-Kurs (Humanities)

History, German, foreign language. For humanities and social sciences.

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S-Kurs (Language)

German and foreign languages. For linguistics and translation studies.

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TI-Kurs (Architecture)

Maths, technical drawing, physics. For architecture and design.

How it works

From application to university

1

Consultation and strategy

We assess your certificate, German level and goals. We determine the SK profile and draw up a list of suitable institutions.

2

Document preparation

Motivation letter, CV, notarised translations, apostille — we compile the full package to each SK's requirements.

3

Submitting applications

We register on portals (Hochschulstart, direct portals), monitor deadlines and communicate with admissions offices.

4

Admission letter and visa

Once you receive the Zulassung we help with Sperrkonto, embassy appointment and all visa documents.

5

Relocation and first steps

Relocation checklist, housing help, Anmeldung, bank, insurance — everything needed in the first weeks in Germany.

FSP and university admission

Successful Feststellungsprüfung → apply to a German university. You're already in the system.

Packages

Packages for Studienkolleg

Choose your level of support. You can start with a single consultation.

A1
Start

Consultation

Clarity in 90 minutes — what, how and where to begin

  • 90-minute online session
  • Assessment of your chances and German level
  • Recommendations on SK choice
  • Breakdown of the path: SK → university → career
  • Concrete first-steps plan
Book
€39 · one-off session
A2
Basic

SK Admission

Selection, documents and submission — until invitation received

  • Admission strategy
  • Selection of 3–5 Studienkollegs
  • Motivation letter and CV
  • Full document package
  • Submission and deadline control
Choose package
€590 · until enrolment
A4
Premium

Germany Turnkey

Full support — from submission to first months in Germany

  • Everything in Standard
  • Submission to 6–8 SKs with correspondence address
  • Active housing search support
  • Anmeldung, bank, insurance after arrival
  • Personal support in Berlin
  • Support for 2 semesters
Choose package
€1,990 · 2 semesters of support
Payment in 3 stages40% on contract · 30% after invitation · 30% after visa
What's included Basic
590 €
Standard
990 €
Premium
1 990 €
SK selection
Chances assessment
Admission strategy
Number of SKs to apply toup to 3up to 5up to 8
Portal registration
Correspondence address
Documents
Document list and review
Motivation letter
CV / Lebenslauf
Entrance exam preparation
Student visa
Visa instructions and checklist
Sperrkonto help
Embassy appointment
Visa application form
Relocation and housing
Relocation checklist
Housing search support
Anmeldung, bank, insurance
Personal support in Berlin
Guarantees
Support perioduntil enrollmentuntil studies start2 semesters
Free re-submission
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Result guarantee: if no Studienkolleg issues an invitation — we reapply in the next semester free of charge (packages A3 and A4).Гарантия результата: если ни один штудиенколлег не пригласил — подаём заново в следующий семестр бесплатно (тарифы A3 и A4).

Questions

Frequently asked about SK

Do I need a Studienkolleg? +
Check anabin.kmk.org: enter your country and document type. If the result is H+ or H — you can apply directly. If H- or no data — you most likely need SK. We'll assess your case at the consultation.
When should I start preparing? +
Ideally 10–12 months before your desired start. This gives time to improve your German, gather documents and apply to several SKs. Under 6 months is possible but harder.
What German level is needed for admission? +
Most SKs require B1–B2. Some hold an entrance language test. If your level is lower — we first recommend language courses, then applying to SK.
What is the FSP and is it hard to pass? +
Feststellungsprüfung is the SK final exam. Its difficulty depends on the profile. With regular study at SK, most students pass first time. We help with preparation.
How much does SK cost? +
State SKs at universities are often free or charge a nominal semester fee (€200–350). Private SKs charge €3,000–8,000 per semester. We help find the optimal option.
Do you guarantee admission? +
We cannot guarantee admission — the SK decides. But for packages A3 and A4: if no SK issues an invitation — we reapply in the next semester free of charge.

Ready to start your path to Germany?

Book a consultation — we'll assess your situation and draw up a concrete plan.