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Preparation for Technical and Engineering Degree Programmes (Studienkolleg, two-semester course)

Duale Hochschule Baden-Wuerttemberg (DHBW)

Bad Mergentheim, GermanyEngineering - Other
Free TuitionAPS Required

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Degree

Preparatory Programme

Language

German

Tuition

0

Duration

2 semesters

Programme Overview

The programme prepares for technical and engineering degree programmes at the Duale Hochschule Baden-Wuerttemberg (DHBW). Subjects are German, mathematics, physics, chemistry, informatics, technical drawing, and English. In addition, essential elements of the programme are the following components: (inter-)cultural training, individual support in writing application letters and CVs, simulation of job interviews and assessment centres, visit to firms and institutions that are corporate partners of engineering programmes.

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements

Applicants must have a school leaving certificate that entitles them to studies at university level in their home country.

Minimum GPA
Not applicable for non-degree programmes.
English requirements
None — programme taught in German; B1 German required at entry
German requirements
Official proof of German language proficiency is required (at least B1 level).
Accepted bachelor fields
Secondary school leaving certificate qualifying for university-level studies in home country; no specific bachelor degree required (preparatory programme for technical/engineering bachelor degrees)
APS Certificate
Yes

Costs & Funding

Tuition fee
0
Semester contribution
No recurring semester contribution — only a one-time administrative fee of 250 EUR
Funding info

Tuition: 0 Semester contribution: No recurring semester contribution — only a one-time administrative fee of 250 EUR

Career Outcomes

Typical job roles

Software developerData scientistIT consultant

Target industries

Mechanical EngineeringCivil Engineering & ConstructionElectrical Engineering & ElectronicsAutomotive IndustryManufacturing & Industrial Technology

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Programme details

Degree
Preparatory Programme
Language
German
Duration
2 semesters
Start
Winter

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