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Language: Previous knowledge of German is NOT required.

The recommended minimum English language level requirement for admission to the Freshman program is the level of IELTS 4.5 for applicants to the FH Aachen and the FH Dortmund and the level of IELTS 5.5 for applicants to the University Duisburg-Essen. English language will be tested as part of the entrance exam and a certificate is not required.

The Freshman program will be taught in English and German. German language classes will help the students with the transition from English to German.

The use of English and German as the languages of instruction at university as well as the details of the Freshman Program vary depending upon the partner university.

Options: Engineering

During the Freshman Program, students are prepared in various technical  and with intensive German language instruction for studies in selected bachelor's programs at the FH Aachen or the University of Duisburg-Essen. These bachelor's programs are offered in engineering and natural sciences. We recommend that you carefully research the fields of study before selecting one on the Freshman Program application form.

Upon successful completion of the English to German Track in the Freshman Program, students are only guaranteed admission to one of the bachelor's programs listed below. The letter of admission confirms which bachelor program and university you have been admitted to. Please note that in the English to German track NO change of course or university is possible.

Language: Previous knowledge of German is NOT required.

The recommended minimum English language level requirement for admission to the Freshman Program is B2 or IELTS 5.5. English language will be tested as part of the entrance exam and a certificate is not required.

The Freshman Program and bachelor's program are taught in English.

Options:  Engineering (T-Course) or Business/Economics (W-Course)
Each university determines which course/final exam (Feststellungsprüfung) you need for a particular bachelor's program. Check the website for the university of your choice to see which course (T-Course or W-Course) in the English Track FeP is appropriate for your selected bachelor's program.

After successful completion of the Freshman Program

• Students studying business and economics (W-Course) who are interested in the English-taught Bachelor Business Administration with Informatics at the FH Südwestfalen/South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences are guaranteed admission. See details below.
• All other students studying business and economics (W-Course) or engineering (T-Course) may apply to study at any English-language bachelor’s degree program at a university in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW).
  On the website of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)  you can find options for fields of study.
• Additional options at the private university MediaDesign University of Applied Sciences.

T-Course (Technology)
for fields of study such as

• Informatics
• Engineering
• Mathematics
• Physics, Chemistry

W-Course (Business/Economics)
for fields of study such as

• Business
• Economics
• Social Sciences

Language: Previous knowledge of German is required.

The recommended German language level requirement for admission to the Freshman Program is at least B1 with 90% or B2.

German language will be tested as part of the entrance exam and a certificate is not required.

The Freshman Program and bachelor's program are taught in German.

Options: Engineering (T-Course), Business/Economics (W-Course), Medicine (M-Course)

Each university determines which course/final exam (Feststellungsprüfung) you need for a particular bachelor's program. Check the website for the university of your choice to see which course (T-Course, W-Course or M-Course) in the German Track FeP is appropriate for your selected bachelor's program.

After successful completion of the Freshman Program, most students may apply to study at any German university, but preferably in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW).

On the website of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)  you can find options for fields of study. Additional options at the private university MediaDesign University of Applied Sciences.

T-Course (technology, engineering, natural sciences)
for fields of study such as

• Informatics
• Engineering
• Mathematics
• Physics, Chemistry

W-Course (business, economics)
for fields of study such as

• Business
• Economics
• Social Sciences

M-Course (medicine)
for fields of study such as

• Medicine
• Pharmacy
• Psychology
• Veterinary Medicine
• Dentistry
• Biology
• Sports
• Nutrition