M-Kurs at International Study Center Thuringia
If you aim to study Medicine, Biology, or Pharmaceutical Sciences in Germany but lack a recognized secondary diploma qualifying you for university, our M-Course in Jena is the ideal pathway. This intensive program equips you with foundational knowledge in German, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, and English—precisely tailored to the demands of a medical or life-sciences degree.
Eligibility requires a B1-level German certificate and your home-country secondary-school diploma. Upon successful completion, you’ll be fully prepared to enrol in a medical or related program at any German university or Fachhochschule.
Course facts
| Course | M-Kurs — medicine, pharmacy, biology |
|---|---|
| Summer semester 2027 | apply by 28.02.2027 · start 01.04.2027 |
| Winter semester 2027/28 | apply by 15.09.2027 · start 01.10.2027 |
| Summer semester 2028 | apply by 28.02.2028 · start 01.04.2028 |
| Duration | 2 semesters |
| Language | German, B1 on entry |
| Entrance exam | No entrance exam |
| How the FSP is taken | At the college, by its own board |
| Application method | Directly to the college |
| Cost | €8,000 per year |
The International Study Centre Thuringia at Ernst Abbe University of Applied Sciences Jena equips you with the ideal foundation for pursuing a degree at any German university—including prestigious Technical Universities (TUs)—or at a Fachhochschule. Benefit…
Where it gives access
The FSP of the M-Kurs is accepted for medical and biological programmes. It does not give access to engineering or economics.
Exams
No entrance exam: admission by documents and the German certificate.
Read moreShow less
Abschlussprüfung: Interne Feststellungsprüfung (FSP)
Schriftliche Prüfungsfächer: Deutsch, Mathematik, Biologie, Chemie, Physik
Prüfungszeit: Juni oder Dezember
What it costs
| Tuition | €8,000 · to the college |
|---|---|
| StudyInFocus application service | €297 · optional |
excl. FSP
Accommodation and health insurance are paid separately.
About the course
Comprehensive M-Course for Medical & Biological Studies
Our M-Course is tailored for international applicants aiming to pursue medical or life-science degrees at German universities and Fachhochschulen. Over ten months, we deliver intensive instruction and exam-focused training to ensure you meet the linguistic and academic standards required for your chosen field.
Read moreShow less
Regular evaluations—written tests, quizzes, and presentations—reinforce lesson content and build your confidence ahead of the internal Feststellungsprüfung (FSP). Personalized feedback keeps you on track and exam-ready.
Degree Programs You Can Access
After passing the M-Course FSP at our Studienkolleg in Jena, you receive a state-recognized certificate valid at all German universities (including Technical Universities) and Fachhochschulen. Qualify for programs such as:
- Life Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Biosystems Engineering & Biotechnology
- Nutrition Science
- Molecular Biology
- Human Medicine
- Medical Technology
- Pharmacy
- Dental & Veterinary Medicine
- and many more*
*Note: Admission is subject to Numerus Clausus (NC) requirements; final placement depends on your grades and specific university criteria.
Study plan
Kursdauer: ein bzw. zwei Semester
Read moreShow less
Semester am Studienzentrum entsprechen der Länge von Hochschulsemestern, finden aber nicht zeitlich parallel statt.
Unterrichtsfächer: Deutsch, Mathematik, Biologie, Chemie, Physik, Informatik, Englisch
Noten: In jedem Fach werden Noten vergeben; nur mit entsprechenden Vornoten können Sie ins zweite Semester versetzt oder zur FSP zugelassen werden.
What you need to apply
- ✓School-leaving certificate with transcript and a certified translation
- ✓Confirmation that the certificate does not give direct university access
- ✓German certificate, level B1
- ✓Passport; for the visa — proof of funds
How to apply
- 1Check that you need a StudienkollegYour certificate's status in the recognition database decides — direct admission may be possible after one or two years at a university at home.
- 2German B1Confirmed by a certificate at the time of application.
- 3Apply directly to the collegeDocuments go straight to the college, by its own deadlines.
The documents go straight to the college, by its own deadlines.
Typical mistakes:
- ×incorrectly made certified copies and translations
- ×a wrong set of documents
- ×the application submitted the wrong way
- ×errors or gaps in the application form
- ×the application submitted at the wrong time — too early or too late
An incomplete or incorrectly prepared application is excluded from the selection — it can no longer be corrected after the deadline.
- ✓We check the certificate and the translations
- ✓We fill in and submit the application
- ✓We keep track of the deadline and the answer of the college
Each additional college: €197
To apply with us, order at least 2 weeks before the application deadline — for the nearest intake by 14.02.2027. What matters is the order itself — documents can follow later: these two weeks are exactly the time for checking and preparing them. The earlier you order, even if something is still missing, the calmer and more reliably we prepare everything together for the strongest application.
Apply with our help · €297StudyInFocus does not represent the college and does not influence the admission decision.
M-Kurs at other colleges
All colleges with the M-Kurs →Questions about M-Kurs
When is the application deadline for M-Kurs?
How much does M-Kurs at International Study Center Thuringia cost?
Which German level do I need?
Let us check whether this course suits you
We compare your certificate, German level and goal with the course profile — and tell you whether you can make the deadline with the documents and the visa.