When should I think about attending a preparatory course (Studienkolleg)?
If your school-leaving certificate does not in itself qualify you admission to a course of studies in Germany, you will need to sit an Assessment Test (Feststellungsprüfung). You can attend a Studienkolleg to prepare for the Feststellungsprüfung and can sit the examination there. Please note: As a rule, you will apply via the university at which you later want to study. You will also need to submit your written Application for Admission to the Studienkolleg to the university. Please do not send it direct to the Studienkolleg. The university will enrol you at the Studienkolleg. You can find further information about this on our homepage at: Planning Your Studies >> Admission >> Preparatory Course and Assessment Test.
