FAQs

Classes for the W- , M- and T- courses begin in the winter semester 2025 in October.

We endeavour to offer lessons constantly in person - in a few exceptional situations, however, they may also take place online at times.

We are a private study centre, which is why we charge a course fee.

You can either attend a T-course (for technical-mathematical degree programmes/MINT subjects), a W-course (for economics or social science degree programmes), an M-course (for medical and biological degree programmes).

The language of instruction in all subjects is German, except for English, which is taught in English.

The final examination is called the Feststellungsprüfung (FSP) and takes place after approximately eight months of the course. If your course starts in April (summer semester), the FSP takes place in December/January; if your course starts in October (winter semester), the FSP takes place in June/July.

The Thuringian ordinance on course content, requirements and procedures for the assessment test at the Studienkolleg in accordance with §92 Para. of the Thuringian Higher Education Act (ThürFSPVO).

The FSP is taken internally. The teachers who have accompanied you for two semesters will also examine you.

If your performance is not sufficient for transfer to the next semester / participation in the FSP, you have the option of repeating the semester in question. The exact conditions under which a semester must be repeated can be found in the Thuringian ordinance on teaching content, requirements and procedures for the assessment test at the Studienkolleg.

Yes, performances such as written exams, tests, homework and oral participation are graded.

The subject matter is taught at A-level. Appropriate prior knowledge is assumed.

Yes, the sooner you apply, the better your chances of getting a place on our course.

You will need to budget for the cost of rent and Wi-Fi, living expenses (food, drinks), health insurance, materials for classes and, if you are not enrolled at the university, the use of public transport (bus, train).

No, the costs for the written/oral FSP are not included in the course fees. They must be paid separately.

If you attend a course with us, we recommend that you enrol at the Ernst Abbe University of Applied Sciences Jena at the same time. This will give you student status and entitle you to many benefits, such as the semester ticket for free use of public transport and the sports facilities of the EAH Jena and FSU Jena, as well as library access at the EAH Jena. You can also use your student ID card to eat at reduced prices in the EAH Jena canteens.

During your stay at the Studienkolleg, you may be able to work part-time with the work permit issued by the Foreigners' Registration Office, but you will not have enough time for this alongside your attendance at the Studienkolleg, nor would the income from this cover the cost of living and the fees for the Studienkolleg. In addition, you are currently preparing for your studies. This means that you are generally only allowed to work during the holidays.

If you have passed the T-, W- or M-course, you can study at any German university. However, successful graduates of the Studienkolleg are exclusively guaranteed a place at the Ernst Abbe University of Applied Sciences Jena. This means that you have a guaranteed place on various Bachelor's degree programmes and can also apply (as a direct applicant) to any university in Germany.