Internationales Studien- und Sprachenkolleg (ISSK) der Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz
State Studienkolleg
W-Kurs at Internationales Studien- und Sprachenkolleg (ISSK) der Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz
Study fields at JGU: Social and Economic Sciences
Course facts
| Course | W-Kurs — economics, management, social sciences |
|---|---|
| Summer semester 2027 | apply by 15.11.2026 · start 15.02.2027 |
| Winter semester 2027/28 | apply by 15.05.2027 · start 15.08.2027 |
| Summer semester 2028 | apply by 15.11.2027 · start 15.02.2028 |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Language | German, B2 on entry |
| Entrance exam | Mathematics |
| How the FSP is taken | At the college, by its own board |
| Application method | Directly to the college |
| Cost | free |
Where it gives access
The FSP of the W-Kurs is accepted for economic and social-science programmes. It does not give access to engineering or medicine.
Exams
* Exam dates are approximate — based on the previous intake.
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Subjects of the entrance exam at ISSK:
- Mathematics
How do I prepare for the entrance exam?
Multimedia online courses have been developed especially for all participants in the entrance exam, which enable tailored, location-independent and flexible preparation.
Where can I find the online courses?
With the notification of admission to the entrance exam, you will receive the login data for our learning management system Moodle. You can then attend the online courses and train for the entrance exam.
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The "Examination to Determine Suitability for Studying at a German University" - the so-called assessment test - checks whether your subject-related and language knowledge and skills are sufficient to meet the requirements of the academic degree course.
A passed examination entitles you to study at a university or other higher education institution in the Federal Republic of Germany.
The assessment test takes place twice a year at the end of the spring or autumn semester.
Examination subjects
- German
- Economics
- Mathematics + Social Studies
Candidates can apply to be exempted from the assessment test in German if they can provide proof of one of the German language skills C1.
What it costs
| Tuition | €0 |
|---|---|
| StudyInFocus application service | €297 · optional |
Accommodation and health insurance are paid separately.
Study plan
Subjects:
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- German
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Social Studies
Important dates for the fall semester course:
- Apply for your certificate of recognition in good time
- Submit your online application to Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz by May 15th
- After applying, you will receive the access code for the online courses to prepare for the entrance exam.
- June entrance exam
- Classes begin in mid-August
- December assessment test
- January certificate
- Apply for a place at JGU or another university by January 15th
Important dates for the fall semester course Spring Semester:
- Apply for your certificate of recognition in a timely manner
- Apply online to Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz by November 15th
- After applying, you will receive the access code for the online courses to prepare for the entrance exam
- December entrance exam
- Classes begin in mid-February
- June assessment test
- July certificate
- Apply for a place at JGU or another university by July 15th
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 B2
- ✓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 B2Confirmed by a certificate at the time of application.
- 3Apply directly to the collegeDocuments go straight to the college, by its own deadlines.
- 4Entrance examGerman and the main subject of the course; places go to the best results.
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 invitation to the entrance exam
Each additional college: €197
To apply with us, order at least 2 weeks before the application deadline — for the nearest intake by 01.11.2026. 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.
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