Studienkolleg
Welcome to the Center for International Students of the Universities of Applied Sciences in Baden-Württemberg
Two-Semester Foundation Year Program
Courses at Konstanz University of Applied Sciences in Konstanz
We offer the following courses:
- T-course: Preparation for technical and engineering degree programs
- W-course: Preparation for business and social science degree programs
With the final exam at the end of the courses, you can apply to Universities of Applied Sciences in Baden-Württemberg.
Our courses take place on the campus of the University of Applied Sciences Konstanz. The language of instruction is German. German language skills at level B1 are required.
Courses at the Cooperative State University (Duale Hochschule) in Bad-Mergentheim
Bad Mergentheim offers a technical preparatory program, called the "T-course" which prepares you to study a cooperative state university (Duale Hochschule) - but also allows you to study at other Universities. The program starts only in the winter semester. For more information:
Information about the program in Bad Mergentheim
Application Deadlines for the Studienkolleg in Konstanz
Deadline for application to the Studienkolleg:
- Summer semester 2026: November 1, 2025
- Winter semester 2026/2027: May 1, 2026
Next entrance test:
- Summer semester 2026: 23.01.2026
- Winter semester 2026: to be announced
Lecture times in the semester:
- Winter semester 2025/2026: October 1, 2025
- Summer semester 2025: to be announced
Application to the Studienkolleg
You apply online (go to recognition of certificates). In addition to your certificates in the original language, we also require translations if the certificates are not in English or French. You upload the certificates in the online application.
Read the confirmation of receipt carefully.
Please do not ask about the processing status, as this will cost us time and increase the processing time. You will receive an e-mail with all the important information as soon as possible.
Tution Fees
There are no tuition fees during the Foundation Year Programme. You only pay an administrative fee of EUR 192.50 per semester.
If you study at a University of Applied Sciences in Baden-Württemberg after completing the Studienkolleg, tuition fees of EUR 1,500 per semester will be charged. Students from Germany and EU countries as well as refugees are exempt.
Further information on tuition fees