Quick Check
Do I Need a Studienkolleg?
3 questions, 30 seconds. Find out whether you can be admitted directly, need a Studienkolleg, or have another path available.
Based on the anabin database and our country guides. Last updated: April 2026. Not legal advice — universities decide individually.
Your recommendation
This recommendation is a guide based on typical cases. The final decision rests with the university where you apply. If in doubt: contact the university directly or the German embassy in your country.
How the check works
- →We use the official anabin database of the KMK, which classifies foreign educational qualifications.
- →For each country we check whether an APS certificate is required (applies to China, India, Vietnam, Pakistan).
- →Based on your subject we recommend the appropriate course type (T/M/W/G/S).
- →More details for your country are in our country guide.