Foundation Course in Germany

Germany is the country of poets and thinkers or das Land der Dichter und Denker. It is also the number one economy in the European Union and the number four economy in the world. The country is famous for world leading engineering, beer and sausages and its passion for football. It is also one of the best countries in the world to get a higher education. Not only because the quality of education is second to none but also because it is mostly free of charge if you are eligible. Our program will help you become eligible.

German university

Gain access to German universities via Studienkolleg foundation courses. These Studienkollegs are roughly one year in length and require an intermediate level of German (B1), but the higher your level, the better.

Life services

You will be picked up at the airport, introduced to your accommodation and helped to get started in Germany. Our experienced team will make sure you have a smooth time in Germany from the moment you step off the plane until you enter German university.

Visa support

Getting a student visa for Germany can be cumbersome. We will support you in getting your documents ready and help you prepare. Also, speaking intermediate German always helps to impress visa officers and prove that you are serious about Germany.

Road to citizenship

After 5-8 years of legal residence in Germany and having a reasonable purpose to stay, you can apply for unlimited residence or German citizenship through a migration lawyer. Again, German language is a must.

Contact

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The Studienkolleg

The most straight forward way to enter the German university track is through so called Studienkollegs (foundation courses) which serve two purposes: assess if a student is fit for studies in Germany and prepare the student for German university life, which may be different from what they are used to in their home countries.

We work with the Studienkolleg of University of Applied Sciences Anhalt in Köthen and offer a holistic service where we will pick you up at the airport in Germany, organize your accommodation, help you with visa application, get you prepared for German university etc.

Your future starts here

The most straightforward way to enter German university is through the Studienkollegs (foundation courses) which serve two purposes:

Assess if a student is fit for studies in Germany
Prepare the student for German university life, which may be different from what they are used to in their home countries

Prerequisites

If you want to progress through the program at its fastest pace a high English level is usually necessary.
At least a successfully completed high school education in your home country, certain courses and grades may be required
The candidate's full commitment and support of efforts, such as translations of documents into German, notarization, timely payment of fees at the consulate, testing centers etc.
Find a German language course that will take you to B1 level at least. We recommend a course at the Goethe Institutes which you can find worldwide. We also work with an online partner in Germany which offers both private and group lessons for students enrolling together.
You may need to find support to study for the TestAS for German visa. Visit the following website for more information on testing dates and mock exams: www.testas.de
The Studienkolleg has an entrance exam which you need to pass. Make sure to use mock tests to see if your German, maths and English skills are up to speed
Have an idea of what you want to study at German university as there are four specialized fields:

T = technical
W = business and economics
M = medical
G = social sciences

Our services
We work with the Studienkolleg of the Anhalt University of Applied Sciences in Köthen about two hours from Berlin and one hour from Leipzig. We offer a holistic service which includes the following:

Services before you go to Germany

Live online German private speaking course of 100 lessons á 30 minutes per lesson
Preparation for the Studienkolleg entrance exam testing your German and math OR English skills depending on your study route (Math for TWM, English for G)
Help you with your visa application in your home country (APS support in China and Vietnam; please note that visa regulations change all the time, so that additional documents may be necessary to submit)
Assistance with opening a blocked account with 12,000 EUR through www.fintiba.com
Cultural preparation

Services in Germany

Airport pick up at Leipzig Halle Airport (other airports for an additional fee)
All study fees
Accommodation for 12 months
All study materials and relevant courses
German health insurance
Assistance with visa/residence permit and extensions
Train ticket for regional trains (Semesterticket)

In addition, we work with several German universities who will make you a conditional offer for certain majors given that you finish the Studienkolleg successfully and with good grades.

Long term plans in Germany?

After a few years of being legally resident in Germany you may apply for unlimited residence or even citizenship (after 5-8 years). Other prerequisites are:

good conduct
proving that you have good German language skills
a reasonable purpose of continuing to reside in Germany, such as full time employment, starting your own business, marrying a German citizen etc.
any other prerequisites the German government may stipulate.

Please contact us here for more information: uncle@unclepolo.com

FAQ

What is a Studienkolleg?

Studienkollegs are public and private institutions that help foreign students to gain access to German university through a one year course. Students are expected to work hard and pass the Studienkolleg exams.

How much does a Studienkolleg cost?

Program fees are 27,000 EUR incl. all the services mentioned above under Services while you are still at home and Services in Germany

Can you help me find an internship?

Internships are usually only relevant after you have started studying at German university. Your university career service will be able to help you find appropriate opportunities. You can also try to find a dual studies program during which you will work part time at a German company. Your university will usually support you in finding a good partner company. In the meantime, make sure your German is fluent.

When should I apply for the program?

It would be best to apply at least one year before you want to go to Germany. Apart from getting your visa and other preparations, you will also have to participate in an entrance exam and learn German before you can go to Germany.

When does the program start?

The preparation period can start anytime, if you have a high English level and no knowledge of German, expect to need about one year or preparation before you can go to The program in Germany starts in mid August or mid February of every year.

Am I guaranteed a university spot after Studienkolleg?

When you finish your Studienkolleg, you will be treated just like any other German student applying to university. If you have certain universities and majors in mind, you should work hard on your grades during the Studienkolleg so that you have a competitive final grade. Many German universities and majors will admit students according to their final grade. There has never been a case of a student finishing the Studienkolleg and not gaining admission to a German university.

We also work with several German universities to offer conditional acceptance letters under the condition that you graduate successfully from the Studienkolleg.

Do I need to visit a Studienkolleg if I want to do a Master or PhD?

If you want to do a post graduate degree in Germany, please contact us directly by email: uncle@unclepolo.com