Freshman Program of the FH Aachen

FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences

Geilenkirchen, GermanyInterdisciplinary Studies

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Degree

Preparatory Programme

Language

German, English

Tuition

€21,500/sem

Duration

2 semesters

Programme Overview

A full-year (10-month) foundation programme at FH Aachen designed to prepare international students for German university studies. Three parallel language tracks are offered: English-to-German (transitions from English-medium to German-medium study), English Track (entirely English-medium), and German Track (entirely German-medium). Curriculum covers academic subjects including engineering, business, mathematics, science, and social sciences alongside intensive language instruction. Approximately 300 students complete the programme annually. Accommodation, course fees, language instruction, insurance, materials, and airport transfer are included in the flat fee.

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements: In order to be admitted to the Freshman Program, you must either complete the Freshman Program entrance exam or complete TestAS, which must be accompanied by an English or German language certificate.
Minimum GPA: None stated.
English requirements: English-medium tracks require IELTS 4.5 or TOEFL iBT 53 minimum. No prior knowledge of any other language is required for the English-medium options.

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For German Track FeP: German level B1 with 90% or B2

Accepted bachelor fields

Open to international students with a secondary-school leaving certificate who wish to prepare for bachelor's degree study in engineering, business, medicine, biology, or psychology at a German university. No prior bachelor's degree is required.

Mandatory internship

Yes, for specific engineering programmes

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee: €21,500 / semester
Semester contribution: Not separately itemised; the comprehensive 21,500 EUR flat fee covers all costs for the full programme year.
Funding info: Semester contribution: Not separately itemised; the comprehensive 21,500 EUR flat fee covers all costs for the full programme year.

Career Outcomes

Successful graduates gain the Feststellungsprüfung qualification and are equipped to begin a bachelor's degree programme at FH Aachen or another university of applied sciences in their chosen field.

Specialisations

English to German TrackEnglish Track FePGerman Track FeP

Typical job roles

Preparatory for Bachelor's studies; no direct job roles

Target industries

Higher Education Preparation

Programme details

Degree: Preparatory Programme
Language: German, English
Duration: 2 semesters
Start: Winter 2026/27
Deadline: 31 August

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