Studienkolleg

    Welcome to the Center for International Students of the Universities of Applied Sciences in Baden-Württemberg

    Application to our Studienkolleg

    You can apply online (go to recognition of certificates). 

    Passing the entrance exam is a prerequisite for attending the Studienkolleg. If you pass the entrance exam, we will send you a letter of admission. To enrol, you must then either submit your original certificates or certified copies of these certificates. Information on the certification of certificates can be found on our website under the section “Certifications”.

    Deadlines

    • Summersemester 2026: November 1, 2025
    • Wintersemester 2026/2027: Mai 1, 2026


    Next entrance exam:

    • Wintersemester 2024/2025: 23.01.2026
    • Summersemester 2026: to be announced

    Entrance Exam

    The entrance test takes place twice a year: In January for the summer semester and in June for the winter semester.

    T-course: examination subjects German, Mathematics, Physics.
    W-course: examination subjects German, Mathematics, Business Studies.

    Selection: The 25 places per course are allocated according to performance in the entrance exam. You can enter the second semester of the Studienkolleg directly if you achieve very good results in all three subjects; if you do not pass the entrance exam, you can repeat it once.

    How to prepare for the Entrance Exam

    German Exam (T- and W-Courses)

    A B1 level of German proficiency is required for this part of the exam. Please practice German outside of your course by listening to the news, reading newspapers, writing short texts, and taking every opportunity to speak the language.

    Typical tasks in the German exam include:

    • Cloze Texts: In these tasks, the second half of every second word is missing.
    • Short Writing Assignments: For example, "Online shopping versus in-store shopping. What are the advantages and disadvantages?"
     

    Mathematics Exam (T- and W-Courses)

    The content of the entrance exam is based on the VIAMINT curriculum. You can use VIAMINT for free by creating an account on their website: https://viamint.de. Simply click "Neues Konto anlegen" and enter your email address and a password.

    The exam only covers the following VIAMINT modules from the Mathematics section:

    • Fractions
    • Toolbox
    • Powers and Roots
    • Logarithms
    • Equations and Inequalities
    • Systems of Linear Equations

    All other VIAMINT modules will not be included in the test. You are permitted to use our formula sheet during the exam. Formulary Mathematics

     

    Physics Exam (T-Course Only)

    The physics section of the entrance exam is also based on the VIAMINT curriculum (see the notes for the Mathematics exam). The following six modules are required:

    • Physical Quantities and Units
    • Diagrams and Scales
    • Motion and Force
    • Work, Energy, Power
    • Thermodynamics
    • Experiencing Electricity

    The exam will only feature questions from these six modules. To prepare for the exam format, you should complete the practice exercises and become familiar with how to enter formulas. Yor are permitted to use our formula sheet during the exam. Formulary Physics

     

    Business Studies Exam (W-Course Only)

    The business studies entrance exam typically includes the following types of tasks:

    • Simple Calculations: Solving problems related to economic concepts such as costs, interest, prices, and taxes. You must be able to solve percentage calculations.
    • Company Questions: Answering questions about a company. For example: "What can a company do if a competitor offers similar but better products?"
    • Chart Analysis: Extracting information from a chart and answering related questions.

     

    Further Information on the Entrance Exam

    The entrance exam will be held as a video conference. You will receive a link to log in to the video conference (with WebEx) and the login details for the exam (on the University of Konstanz's exam server). During the exam, you will take part in the video conference and work on the tasks on the exam server at the same time.

    You do not need to come to Konstanz. This is practical because you can take the test from home. But it is also dangerous because many people think that you can use aids. Anyone who uses aids will be excluded and will not be allowed to repeat the test. The path to success: follow eight rules!

    1. Informational Events: Attending the informational events will help you prepare for the exam. You'll have all your questions answered, allowing you to focus on the content during the test.
    2. Learning with viaMINT: Use viaMINT (https://viamint.de/) to study for the math exam. If you're in the T-Course, you can also use it to study physics.
    3. Exam Server: Register on the exam server and create an account using your full name. Then, sign up for the "Studienkolleg Entrance Exam" course and take Test A to prepare. The password is test1.
    4. Safe Exam Browser: Download the Safe Exam Browser and try it out with Test B. You can download it at: https://safeexambrowser.org/download_en.html
    5. Video Recording with Webex: Install Webex from your phone's app store and join the video conference. The conference will run throughout the exam. Make sure the camera shows your face, hands, and keyboard at all times.
    6. Paper and Formula Collections: You can use a pen and paper during the exam. You are also permitted to use the official mathematics formula collection, as well as one page of handwritten notes .
    7. ID and Name: Have a valid photo ID ready, such as an ID card, passport, or driver's license. When you join the video conference, state your full name.
    8. Room: Make sure you are in a quiet room by yourself. Do not speak at any point during the exam.

     

    Rules: 

    1. Do not use any unauthorized aids. This includes calculators, math programs, dictionaries, online resources, or AI chatbots. You are not allowed to copy and paste text. Do not communicate or speak with other people.
    2. Join the video conference. Use your mobile phone to connect to the Webex video conference and remain on camera. Your arms, face, and keyboard must be visible. Do not turn off your camera or log in twice.
    3. Take the test on the exam server. Open the test on a computer with a monitor. You must use the Safe Exam Browser, which you should have already downloaded to your computer.
    4. Show your name and ID/passport. Your full name (first and last) must be displayed in the video conference. You will also need your applicant number (5 digits).

     

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