FSP and DSH courses at the Studienkolleg
If you are from another country and want to study in Germany, you will need to show proof of German proficiency and knowledge in your subject area. Find out which exams you need to take and how you can apply to a Studienkolleg.
The Studienkolleg (preparatory program) assists international students who need to take
- an assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung, FSP) or
- the German language exam for university entrance (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang, DSH)
in order to be able to study in Germany. In our FSP and DSH courses, we prepare students for these exams and proctor them. Because courses are held only in German, German language skills (TestDaF minimum level of B1 or comparable level) are required.
Those who successfully complete the exams can then study at any full university or university of applied sciences in Germany.
FSP Courses
Besides language and subject-area knowledge, students also learn about German culture. After successfully passing the examination at the end of the course, you can start your studies in Germany.
Content of the courses
In this course you can prepare for degree programs in the social sciences. Please check that you meet all the requirements for this. You have lessons in the following subjects:
- German (10 SWS*)
- History (6 SWS)
- English (4 SWS)
- Social studies (6 SWS)
- Computer Science (4 SWS)
*= 1 SWS = 1 hours per week per semester = 45 minutes
Information on the final examination can be found here.
In this course you can prepare for degree programs in economics. Please check that you meet all the requirements. You have lessons in the following subjects:
- German (10 SWS*)
- Math (8 SWS)
- Economics (1st semester) /
- Business Administration (2nd semester) (6 SWS each)
- Computer science (4 SWS)
- English (4 SWS) or
- Geography (4 SWS)
*= 1 SWS = 1 hours per week per semester = 45 minutes
Information on the final examination can be found here.
This course can prepare you for math, engineering and science degree programs. It is not possible to study biology with our degree. Please check that you meet all the requirements. You will have lessons in the following subjects:
- German (10 SWS*)
- Math (8 SWS)
- Physics (6 SWS)
- Chemistry (4 SWS)
- Computer science (4 SWS)
*= 1 SWS = 1 hours per week per semester = 45 minutes
Information on the final examination can be found here.
In this course you can prepare for degree programs in Applied Biosciences (Biotechnology, Food Technology, Biomedical Engineering), Medical and Pharmaceutical Engineering and Human, Dental or Veterinary Medicine. This specialization course is also suitable for medical professions in the healthcare sector.
- German (10 SWS*)
- Mathematics (6 SWS)
- Physics (4 SWS)
- Chemistry (6 SWS)
- Biology (6 SWS)
*= 1 SWS = 1 hours per week per semester = 45 minutes
Information on the final examination can be found here.
DSH Courses
DSH Courses are for applicants who are only missing proof of German language skills for admission to a German full university or university of applied sciences. Besides learning the German language, participants are comprehensively prepared for life in Germany.
Lesson times (at the Köthen location)
| Lesson | Start | End |
| 1. UE | 07:45 | 9:15 |
| 2ND UE | 09:45 | 11:15 |
| 3rd UE | 12:00 (Fridays 11:30) | 13:30 (Fridays 13:00) |
| 4. UE | 13:45 | 15:15 |
