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Compare 45 Studienkollegs – 22 public, 23 private, 24 of them free – by course type, location, cost and application route.

45 Studienkollegs found

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Bonnlingua Studienkolleg

Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia

Bonnlingua Studienkolleg is a private Studienkolleg in central Bonn. It offers all five course types (T, M, W, G, S) and prepares international students for the external Feststellungsprüfung (FSP) at the Bezirksregierung NRW. The FSP qualifies students to study at any German university or university of applied sciences. The Studienkolleg runs for 10 months (two semesters) with 28 class hours per week. Four subjects are taught: German (16 hours/week) and three additional subjects depending on the chosen course. Admission requires a B2 telc certificate; applicants with lower language levels can take preparatory A1–B2 courses first. Lateral entry is possible year-round.

G-Course M-Course S-Course T-Course W-Course
€2,750
per semester
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Private Direct

FHM Studienkolleg Bielefeld (Fachhochschule des Mittelstands)

Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia

The FHM Studienkolleg Bielefeld of the University of Applied Sciences for Medium-Sized Businesses in Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, is a private university with flexible entry options. It prepares international applicants for bachelor's and master's degree studies. W-Course is offered. Additional FHM locations: Bamberg, Berlin, Düren, Hannover, Cologne, Rostock, Waldshut. Tuition fees apply.

M-Course T-Course W-Course
€5,285
per semester
Details
Private Direct

FHM Studienkolleg Frechen (Fachhochschule des Mittelstands)

Frechen, North Rhine-Westphalia

The FHM Studienkolleg Frechen of the University of Applied Sciences for Medium-Sized Businesses in Frechen, North Rhine-Westphalia, is the second location of FHM Studienkolleg with flexible entry options. It prepares international applicants for university studies. W-Course is offered. Tuition fees apply.

M-Course T-Course W-Course
€5,285
per semester
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Private Direct

FH des Mittelstands - Studienkolleg

Mehrere Standorte, North Rhine-Westphalia / Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

The FH des Mittelstands - Studienkolleg is a private university of applied sciences with a Studienkolleg program. It has multiple locations in North Rhine-Westphalia and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and prepares international applicants for university studies. Tuition fees apply.

M-Course T-Course W-Course
€5,285
per semester
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Freshman Institut

Geilenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia

The Freshman Institut in Geilenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, is a private institution of FH Aachen that prepares international applicants for university studies. Programs available in English. After completion, enrollment at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences or South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences is possible. T-, M-, and W-Courses are offered. Tuition fees apply.

M-Course T-Course W-Course
€10,750
per semester
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Public uni-assist

Landesstudienkolleg an der Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg

Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt · MLU Halle-Wittenberg

The State Studienkolleg at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg in Halle (Saale) is Germany's first State Studienkolleg and a joint institution with Anhalt University of Applied Sciences. It prepares international applicants for university studies. B2 German language skills required. Entrance examinations: end of January (summer semester), early/mid-August (winter semester). T-, W-, M-, and G-Courses are available.

G-Course M-Course T-Course W-Course
Free
semester fee only
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Prep4University Studienkolleg Köln

Köln, North Rhine-Westphalia

The Prep4University Studienkolleg Köln in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, is a private institution that prepares international applicants for university studies. Cooperation with CBS International Business School. Tuition fees apply.

T-Course W-Course
from €3,000
per semester
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Private Studienkolleg Hannover (STH)

Hannover, Lower Saxony

The Private Studienkolleg Hannover (STH) in Hannover, Lower Saxony, is a separate private institution (not to be confused with the state Lower Saxony Studienkolleg) and prepares international applicants for university studies. Tuition fees apply.

M-Course T-Course W-Course
€2,750
per semester
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Private Direct

Privates Studienkolleg Vladi Karlsruhe

Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg

The Privates Studienkolleg Vladi Karlsruhe in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, prepares international applicants for the external Feststellungsprüfung (assessment test). Motto: 'We make everything difficult easy!' All courses take place online-live. Offers T-Course, M-Course, W-Course, and ANP preparation for state Studienkollegs. The Feststellungsprüfung is taken in Cologne.

M-Course T-Course W-Course
€3,400
per semester
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Rheinisches Studienkolleg

Berlin, Bonn, Berlin / North Rhine-Westphalia

The Rheinisches Studienkolleg is a private institution with locations in Berlin and Bonn. It prepares international applicants for studies at German universities. Tuition fees apply.

G-Course M-Course T-Course W-Course
€3,245
per semester
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Private Direct

Rheinland Privatschule - Studienkolleg

Duisburg/Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia

The Rheinland Privatschule - Studienkolleg is a private Studienkolleg with locations in Duisburg and Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia. It prepares international applicants for university studies. T-, M-, G-, and W-Courses are offered. Course fees: 3,000-4,000 EUR (depending on program and German language skills). Cooperation with Freshman Programme FH Aachen.

G-Course M-Course T-Course W-Course
€3,000 – €4,000
per semester
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Public University

Staatliches Studienkolleg Nordhausen

Nordhausen, Thuringia

The State Studienkolleg Nordhausen in Nordhausen, Thuringia, is affiliated with Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and prepares international applicants free of charge for university studies. Application is only possible through a Thuringian university. M-, T-, W-, G-, and SW-Courses are available.

G-Course M-Course S-Course T-Course W-Course
Free
semester fee only
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Public University

Studienkolleg an der HAW Kiel

Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein

The Studienkolleg at Kiel University of Applied Sciences in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, comprehensively prepares international applicants for university studies. The Studienkolleg is located on the campus of HAW Kiel. Applications are made directly online via the HAW Kiel application portal (casy.haw-kiel.de), not through uni-assist.

TI-Course WW-Course
Free
semester fee only
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Public uni-assist

Studienkolleg an der FU Berlin

Berlin, Berlin · FU Berlin, HU Berlin, Charité

The Studienkolleg at the Free University of Berlin offers a one-year preparatory program for international applicants. Applications are made exclusively through uni-assist. G-, M-, T-, and W-Courses are available.

G-Course M-Course T-Course W-Course
Free
semester fee only
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Public University

Studienkolleg an der Hochschule Wismar

Wismar, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania · Hochschule Wismar

The Studienkolleg at Wismar University of Applied Sciences in Wismar, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, prepares international applicants for university studies. Applications are made exclusively online via the Hochschule Wismar portal (HISinOne), not through uni-assist. B2 German language skills required. Application deadlines: June 30 (winter semester), November 30 (summer semester). T- and W-Courses are available.

T-Course W-Course
Free
semester fee only
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Public Direct

Studienkolleg an der HTWG Konstanz

Konstanz, Baden-Württemberg

The state-run Studienkolleg at HTWG Konstanz in Konstanz, Baden-Württemberg, prepares international applicants for university studies. It offers T-Course and W-Course with no tuition fees, only an administrative fee of 192.50 EUR per semester.

T-Course W-Course
Free
semester fee only
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Public University

Studienkolleg an der TU Darmstadt

Darmstadt, Hesse

The Studienkolleg at the Technical University of Darmstadt in Darmstadt, Hesse, prepares international applicants free of charge for university studies. Applications are made directly through the TU Darmstadt application portal (TUCaN). T- and G-Courses are available.

G-Course T-Course
Free
semester fee only
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Public University

Studienkolleg an der Universität Heidelberg (Internationales Studienzentrum)

Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg · Universität Heidelberg

The Studienkolleg at the University of Heidelberg in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, offers a two-semester preparatory program for international applicants, building academic and language skills for successful studies at German universities.

G-Course M-Course S-Course T-Course W-Course
Free
semester fee only
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Public uni-assist

Studienkolleg an der Universität Kassel

Kassel, Hesse · Universität Kassel

The Studienkolleg at the University of Kassel in Kassel, Hesse, prepares international applicants for university studies. Applications are made through uni-assist. German language skills B1+ required. Applications are accepted for the winter semester only, with a uni-assist deadline of 1 June; there is no summer semester intake. The final cohort starts in winter semester 2026/27, after which the Studienkolleg closes. T- and W-Courses are available.

T-Course W-Course
Free
semester fee only
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Public University

Studienkolleg der Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz

Zittau, Saxony

The Studienkolleg at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences in Zittau, Saxony, is part of Zittau/Görlitz University and prepares international applicants free of charge for university studies. Applications are made online through the application portal of Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences.

TI-Course WW-Course
Free
semester fee only
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Public uni-assist

Studienkolleg der TU Berlin

Berlin, Berlin · TU Berlin, Berliner Hochschule für Technik (BHT)

The Studienkolleg an der TU Berlin in Berlin, Berlin, prepares international applicants for studies at German universities by building academic and language skills.

T-Course W-Course
Free
semester fee only
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Public University

Studienkolleg des KIT (Karlsruher Institut für Technologie)

Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg · Karlsruher Institut für Technologie

The Studienkolleg at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, prepares international applicants with a focus on technical and scientific degree programs, building academic and language skills.

T-Course
Free
semester fee only
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Private Direct

Studienkolleg Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia

The Studienkolleg Düsseldorf in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, is a private institution that prepares international applicants for university studies. Enrollment possible at any time without entrance examination. Course place guarantee. W-, T-, M-, and G-Courses are offered. Tuition fees apply.

G-Course M-Course T-Course W-Course
€2,998
per semester
Details
Private Direct

Studienkolleg Germany Magdeburg

Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt

The Studienkolleg Germany Magdeburg in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, is a private, state-recognised institution run by MDWi AG in cooperation with Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg. It prepares international applicants for university studies. T-, W-, and M-Courses are offered. Tuition: 3,150 EUR per semester for the T- and W-Course, 3,400 EUR for the M-Course. This is the direct application route for applicants based in Germany.

M-Course T-Course W-Course
€3,150 – €3,400
per semester
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Private Direct

Studienkolleg Glauchau (STUDIENCOLLEG-Bildungsgesellschaft mbH)

Glauchau, Saxony

The Studienkolleg Glauchau (STUDIENCOLLEG-Bildungsgesellschaft mbH) in Glauchau, Saxony, is a private, state-approved institution by the Saxon State Ministry for Science and the Arts. It prepares international applicants for university studies. T- and W-Courses are available. Tuition fees apply.

T-Course W-Course
€2,180
per semester
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Public Direct

Internationales Studienkolleg der Hochschule Kaiserslautern

Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate

The International Studienkolleg at Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences in Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate, prepares international applicants for university studies. Applications are made through uni-assist. Entrance examination for winter semester 2026/27: July 14-16, 2026.

T-Course W-Course
Free
semester fee only
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Private Direct

Privates Studienkolleg Leipzig / Privatstudienkolleg Leipzig-Halle-Neuzelle

Leipzig, Halle, Neuzelle, Saxony / Saxony-Anhalt / Brandenburg

The Private Studienkolleg Leipzig / Privatstudienkolleg Leipzig-Halle-Neuzelle is a private institution with multiple locations in Leipzig, Halle, and Neuzelle (Saxony/Saxony-Anhalt/Brandenburg). It prepares international applicants for university studies. Tuition fees apply.

TI-Course WW-Course
€2,400
per semester
Details
Private Direct

Studienkolleg Mettingen (Comenius-Kolleg)

Mettingen, North Rhine-Westphalia

The Studienkolleg Mettingen (Comenius-Kolleg) in Mettingen, North Rhine-Westphalia, was founded in 1967 by Franciscans and prepares international applicants for university studies. Both the university of applied sciences entrance qualification and the general university entrance qualification can be obtained. Applications are made through uni-assist.

G-Course M-Course T-Course W-Course
Free
semester fee only
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Private Direct

Studienkolleg NRW

Köln, North Rhine-Westphalia

The Studienkolleg NRW is now run by Hochschule Fresenius at its Cologne (Köln) campus in North Rhine-Westphalia, and is a state-recognised private Studienkolleg preparing international applicants for the Feststellungsprüfung and subsequent study at German universities and universities of applied sciences. It offers the T-Kurs (Technik), M-Kurs (Medizin) and W-Kurs (Wirtschaft); the programme runs 12 months with two start dates per year (March and September). As a private institution, tuition fees apply (about 12,000 € for the full programme).

M-Course T-Course W-Course
€6,000
per semester
Details
Private Direct

Studienkolleg des Ökumenischen Studienwerks e.V. Bochum

Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia

The Studienkolleg of the Ecumenical Study Foundation e.V. in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, was founded in 1972 by Protestant churches and prepares international applicants for university studies. Applications are made through uni-assist. Only the T-Course (technical and mathematics/natural-science subjects) is offered.

T-Course
Free
semester fee only
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Private Direct

Studienkolleg & Sprachinstitut NRW (German Education Factory)

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia

Studienkolleg & Sprachinstitut NRW in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, is part of German Education Factory (GEDUFA) and has prepared international applicants for university study in Germany since 2020. Admission is possible without an entrance examination; German skills at B2 level are required. It offers the specialised courses M (medicine/natural sciences), T (technology) and W (economics) in preparation for the Feststellungsprüfung. As a licensed telc exam centre, it also provides German courses (A1–C1). Tuition fees apply (on request).

M-Course T-Course W-Course
On request
Details
Public University

Studienkolleg der Johannes-Gutenberg-Universität Mainz

Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate

The Studienkolleg at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, prepares international applicants for university studies. Applications are made through uni-assist. Application deadlines: May 15 (winter semester), November 15 (summer semester). Online courses available on OpenOLAT. M, T, W, G, and S courses are offered.

G-Course M-Course S-Course T-Course W-Course
Free
semester fee only
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Private Direct

Internationales Studienkolleg an der Universität Paderborn

Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia

The Internationales Studienkolleg at the University of Paderborn in Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia, is a private Studienkolleg with state-recognized assessment examination. It prepares international applicants for university studies. T- and W-Courses are offered. Tuition fees apply.

T-Course W-Course
€4,000
per semester
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Private Direct

TUDIAS-Studienkolleg TU Dresden

Dresden, Saxony

The TUDIAS-Studienkolleg TU Dresden in Dresden, Saxony, is a state-recognized private Studienkolleg. It prepares international applicants for university studies. T-, M-, and W-Courses are offered. The Studienkolleg charges tuition fees. Application through a Saxon university is required.

M-Course T-Course W-Course
€3,500 – €3,800
per semester
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Private Direct

WBS Studienkolleg

Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt · Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg

The WBS Studienkolleg in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, is a private institution in partnership with Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg. It prepares international applicants for studies at German universities. Tuition fees apply.

M-Course T-Course W-Course
€3,480
per semester
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