Start a German university after 1 year at home!

High-quality education and stronger prospects — without losing time.

Benefits of Studying in Germany

Germany hosts 300,000+ international students; around 40,000 come from CIS countries.

Academic excellence

Strong faculties, modern labs and globally recognised degrees.

No tuition fees

Most public universities charge no tuition; you pay semester contributions and a transport pass.

20,000+ programmes

Study in German or English across engineering, IT, business, medicine, design and more.

Future-ready fields

AI, sustainability, bioengineering, fintech — interdisciplinary skills in demand.

Hands-on learning

Internships and industry projects built into degrees — a powerful career launchpad.

Research & innovation

Access to cutting-edge research, incubators and strong industrial clusters.

Competitive salaries

Graduates are in high demand; earnings are on par with leading EU markets.

Employability

18-month post-study period to find a job and clear pathways to work visas.

Live in Germany

A German degree supports a legal route to live and work in Germany and the EU.

Why transfer after Year 1

Save time and access strong programmes — provided you meet the key conditions.

Language choice

With 11 years of school and 1 year at an accredited home university you can apply directly to Bachelor/Diplom/Staatsexamen — in German and/or English (programme-dependent).

No entrance exams

Admissions are typically document-based. Artistic fields may add portfolio/audition rounds. Applications are submitted online.

Field limitations

After Year 1, entry is usually limited to identical/related majors. Planning a switch? Start with Career Orientation and consider a Studienkolleg track.

Get the full picture of transferring after Year 1 — join our webinar!

A free session covering pathways, advantages, requirements and practical steps.

Admission pathways

Your route depends on school background/college, recognition of your university and whether you change field.

11 YEARS + YEAR 1

Secondary school certificate (11 years) plus 1 year at an accredited home university — typically enables direct entry to a related programme in Germany.

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COLLEGE + YEAR 1

With a college background and one university year, you’ll typically need a 1-year Studienkolleg in Germany in the relevant track.

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CHANGING MAJOR

Switching fields after Year 1 usually requires a Studienkolleg in the new track to meet German upper-secondary profile requirements.

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NO RECOGNITION

If your home university isn’t recognised in Germany, a Studienkolleg year is typically required before admission.

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20+ years of experience

Deep, hands-on expertise to design the best solution for every client and run long projects reliably.

Office in Germany

Direct control of your process on the ground and immediate alignment with local regulations and updates.

Quality guarantee

Within our comprehensive package: a free re-run of admissions if the first attempt fails for any reason.

Admissions end-to-end

From strategy and documents to applications, visa and enrolment — we handle every step for you.

Our reputation & results

Students have successfully transferred after Year 1 to the universities below and many more:

Many students have already made the move — we’ll help you get there too.

Book a consultation and we’ll map the most effective route after Year 1.