Q&A for Russia

How much does it cost to get an education in Germany?

Studying at German universities is free of charge, also for foreign nationals. Students pay a small semester fee of 100-350€. The exception is the state of Baden-Württemberg. In addition to the semester fee, a fee of 1500€ per semester is charged.

I have finished 11 grades. Can I go straight to university?

No.

In order to be admitted to a German university, the admission requirements must be met (HZB). For applicants with a diploma obtained in Russia after 2014, the prerequisite for admission is completion of the first year of university studies in Russia or any CIS country or the FSP exam.

Further information on admission conditions can be found in the database anabin.

What does HZB stand for?

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What does FSP stand for?

Feststellungsprüfung is a test for foreigners without an equivalent German certificate.

Where do I take the FSP? This exam is taken at the end of the Stüdienkollegium. You can also take the FSP as an external exam by preparing on your own or at an unaccredited private school.

What's a schudienkolleg?

For more information about the Stüdienkolleges, read on reference.

What major can I apply to after completing my freshman year?

After the first year, you can enter the first semester of a German university in the same or a related field of study.

I'm graduating from college. Can I go to university?

No, a college degree is not recognized as an HZB in Germany. To enter a university with a college degree, you need to study two years at a university in your home country in a related field of study. With one year of university, students are entitled to enroll in the Stüdienkolleg.

If you received your high school diploma in college, you are up to date with information for high school graduates.

If you have not received a high school diploma, you can go for a secondary vocational education Ausbildung.

I am in my second to fourth year of university. Can I transfer to a German university?

You can apply for the first semester of the university and take courses according to the examination regulations (Prüfungsordnung) or you can apply for the higher semester (höheres Fachsemester).

I have a bachelor's/specialization degree, can I go to school for another major?

With a bachelor's/specialization degree, you can enter a bachelor's program in any major or a master's program in the same or a related major.

What level of language is required for admission?

For the Stüdienkolleg German at B2 level, for the university - C1.

Is it possible to study in English?

Yes. German universities offer a number of bachelor's programs in English and a large number of master's programs. Language requirements should be checked on the university websites.

Are there any preparatory courses at universities?

Some universities offer free advanced, but not only, language courses with conditional admission to the university. When enrolling in such courses, students pay a semester fee and a course fee that is considerably less than similar private courses.

Is it possible to learn German at private language schools and then go to university?

Yes. You can take a language course at any school. The duration of the course must be more than three months and the course must not be less than 18 hours per week. Only then will you be able to obtain a national visa and a residence permit in Germany.

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