German Education Gate is a preparatory programme offered by Hochschule Fresenius in cooperation with Studienkolleg NRW (SK NRW). German Education Gate is aimed at international students who do not have a German university entrance qualification. This prep course is an intensive, high-quality programme that prepares them for the university entrance qualification examination (i.e. "Feststellungsprüfung"). The "Feststellungsprüfung" takes place directly at the Hochschule Fresenius Cologne campus at the end of the programme. This exam is state-recognised by the Cologne Regional Council ("Bezirksregierung Köln").
We offer focus courses in the following 3 subject areas:
Economics (W course)
Technical sciences (T course)
Medicine (M course)
Students can choose either German or English language focus courses and will accordingly take the "Feststellungsprüfung" in German or in English.
After successful completion of the German "Feststellungsprüfung", students may apply for undergraduate studies at any German university. The English "Feststellungsprüfung" entitles students to study within the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
From day one, students will have direct access to all of the services of the Hochschule Fresenius campus in the centre of Cologne and benefit from the international education environment. Students will be well integrated into small, international groups. The experienced SK NRW team and lecturers will provide full support for both studying and living.
Students in the "W course" take mathematics, economics, and language classes in English and German. Students in the "T course" take mathematics, physics, chemistry, and German language classes. Students in the "M course" take biology, chemistry, physics, and German language classes.
Our services at a glance:Â
Assistance with visa process, blocked account, and travel issues
Support with accommodation: furnished apartment (single/shared) centrally located in Cologne in a private student dormitory
Health and liability insurance
Ticket for public transport in Cologne
Academic preparation in the student's subject area
Language preparation
Intercultural training
Welcome days and orientation programme: living and studying in Germany
Mentoring by German students
Cultural programme, including city trip (e.g. to Berlin), culture course, and business excursions
Sample exams
Regular individual feedback on the learning progress
“Feststellungsprüfungâ€
Graduation ceremony and punctual issue of certificates for timely application to universities in the next possible semester
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements depend on the country of acquisition, and these requirements may vary. In general, students have to complete at least a high school degree enabling them to be eligible for admission to university in their home country in order to be admitted to the Studienkolleg NRW.
For some countries, a higher education entrance qualification is needed. Studienkolleg NRW will assist with individual cases.
Prospective students should fill in the application form at https://en.studienkolleg-nrw.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Bewerbungsformular_Studienkolleg_NRW_2020.pdf
and send the following documents via e-mail to [email protected]:
ÂHigh school diploma (in original language and official translation into English or German, if different, both officially certified)
Application form
Resume (curriculum vitae)
Letter of motivation
Language certificates
University entrance exam certificate of country of origin, if applicable
Application photo
Copy of passport
All official documents have to be officially certified and sent in the original language as well as translated into German or English if the issued language is different.
The application form, resume, and letter of motivation have to be signed by the applicant.
All applicants are required to take and pass the entrance exam at Studienkolleg NRW in order to be considered for admission to the German Education Gate course.
Fee Information
How to Apply
Studienkolleg NRW
Danielle Etienne
Im MediaPark 4c
50670 Köln
Germany
Or via e-mail:[email protected]
