English Medium Foundation in Germany/ English Medium Studienkolleg in Germany

English medium foundation in Germany/ English medium Studienkolleg in Germany

Foundation taught in English, is that even existing? 

Yes, it is true. 

One can study a foundation course to qualify for an English taught Bachelor’s degree course, and that too in a public university!

Those who wish to study for an Engineering degree in the English medium can also attend an English medium foundation course.

So what will one study in a foundation course offered in English which helps the person qualify for studying in a public university in Germany?

T Course English medium foundation in Germany/ English medium Studienkolleg in Germany

One will study the same subjects as a T course but in English;

Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science etc. The exception is No Language as the course is in English and only those who are good at English are accepted to the programme.

Duration of English medium foundation in Germany/ English medium Studienkolleg in Germany

The duration of the English medium foundation or English medium studienkolleg should be lesser than the german taught studienkolleg since here the studienkolleg doesn’t teach language and as the students enrol in the programme with the level required for the Bachelor’s degree studies in the university. 

There could be a four-month reduction from the o duration as German taught studienkolleg / foundation takes four months of the one-year programme for teaching the German language. 

Is there an FSP test in English medium foundation in Germany/ English medium Studienkolleg in Germany?

Students should pass the final examination of the English medium foundation / studiekolleg, but it’s not FSP. 

Students need to sit and pass an in-house examination of the studienkolleg as per the syllabus suggested and approved by the particular university from where the students should have already received conditional admissions!

What are the Bachelor’s degree courses one can study after completing n English medium foundation in Germany/ English medium Studienkolleg in Germany

This is only good for those who wish to study a bachelor of engineering programme in one of the below-listed engineering streams;

• Mechatronics
• Business and Engineering/Industrial Engineering
• Robotics
• Logistics

Are these Bachelor’s degree courses taught in English in the university?

Yes, these B.E. courses are English medium courses that charge no tuition fees.

What does it cost to study English medium foundation in Germany/ English medium Studienkolleg in Germany?

The English taught foundation course / studienkolleg costs approximately 9,000EUR for the entire duration of 8 months. 

The course has limited places and serves a first-come, first basis. 

Students are accepted by the studienkolleg only after the university agrees with the applications and is issued a conditional admission. 

University admissions follow an assessment process, and therefore, the sooner, the better one applies.