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.
Overview
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T Course (content, information on FSP, sample exam
The T Course is meant to prepare students for technical, mathematical, and natural science (other than biology) degree programs. The content of the T Course includes
- German (10 SWS (weekly in-class units), 45 minutes each)
- Mathematics (8 SWS)
- Physics (6 SWS)
- Chemistry (4 SWS)
- Computer Science (4 SWS)
Assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung, FSP)
The FSP is taken at the end of the second semester. It is a mandatory requirement for Studienkolleg participants for admission to a degree program in Germany. The FSP is made up of 3 written exams:
- German (240 minutes)
- Mathematics (180 minutes)
- Physics or Chemistry (180 minutes)
If the difference between the predicted grade (based on work done during the courses) and the exam grade is equal to or larger than 2, then an oral exam must also be taken.
Sample exams (FSP T Course)
- German
- Mathematics
- Physics
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W Course (content, information on FSP, sample exam
The W Course prepares participants for business and economics degree programs. The content of the W Course includes
- German (12 SWS (weekly in-class units), 45 minutes each)
- Mathematics (8 SWS)
- Economics (1st semester) / Business Studies (2nd semester) (6 SWS each)
- Computer Science (4 SWS)
- English (4 SWS)
Assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung, FSP)
The FSP is taken at the end of the second semester. It is a mandatory requirement for Studienkolleg participants for admission to a degree program in Germany. The FSP is made up of 3 written exams:
- German (240 minutes)
- Mathematics (180 minutes)
- Business Studies and Economics (180 minutes)
If the difference between the predicted grade (based on work done during the courses) and the exam grade is equal to or larger than 2, then an oral exam must also be taken.
Sample exams (FSP W Course)
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G Course (content, information on FSP, sample exam
The G Course prepares students for social scientific degree programs. The content of the G Course includes
- German (12 SWS (weekly in-class units), 45 minutes each)
- History (6 SWS)
- English (6 SWS)
- Social Studies (4 SWS)
- Computer Science (4 SWS)
Assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung, FSP)
The FSP is taken at the end of the second semester. It is a mandatory requirement for Studienkolleg participants for admission to a degree program in Germany. The FSP is made up of 3 written exams:
- German (240 minutes)
- History (180 minutes)
- English (180 minutes)
If the difference between the predicted grade (based on work done during the courses) and the exam grade is equal to or larger than 2, then an oral exam must also be taken.
Sample exams (FSP G Course)
- This course was started in the summer semester 2017. There are no sample exams available yet.
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.