M-Kurs at Rheinisches Studienkolleg Bonn
Our Studienkolleg’s intensive M-Course is tailored for international students aiming to pursue Medicine, Biology, or Pharmacy degrees in Germany. This 10-month preparatory program equips you with subject-specific knowledge and exam techniques to excel in the M-track Feststellungsprüfung.
Structured for optimal progress, the M-Course delivers 28 weekly sessions (45 minutes each) in small classes, combining theory, practical exercises, and German academic language training to ensure you start your university studies with confidence.
Course facts
| Course | M-Kurs — medicine, pharmacy, biology |
|---|---|
| Summer semester 2027 | apply by 02.02.2027 · start 01.03.2027 |
| Winter semester 2027/28 | apply by 04.08.2027 · start 01.09.2027 |
| Summer semester 2028 | apply by 02.02.2028 · start 01.03.2028 |
| Duration | 2 semesters |
| Language | German, B1 on entry |
| Format | In person and online |
| Entrance exam | No entrance exam |
| How the FSP is taken | Before an external state board |
| Application method | Directly to the college |
| Cost | €6,490 per year |
Our curriculum is designed to enable our course participants to study successfully in Germany. Our teachers prepare the students in a targeted manner for their examination subjects of the external assessment test in NRW, but also for our own FSP in…
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.
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External FSP Administration
The M-Course Feststellungsprüfung is conducted externally by the Cologne District Government.
Exam Subjects
- Written: German, Biology, Physics
- Oral: Chemistry
Each written exam in Biology and Physics lasts 180 minutes (3 hours), while the German written exam is 240 minutes (4 hours).
The oral Chemistry exam includes a 30-minute preparation period, followed by a 20-minute examination.
What it costs
Same price as directly with the college. The contract and the invoice come from the college.
| Tuition | €6,490 · to the college |
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Language Level B2 with Certificate
Course fees for the M-, T-, G-, or W-Course are €6,490 if you hold an official B2 certificate (DSH, Goethe, ÖSD, telc, TestDaF).
Language Level B2 without Certificate
If you have B2 proficiency but no certificate, the course starts one month earlier. Fees in this case are €6,940.
Language Level B1
Entry at B1 level is possible, with the course beginning two months ahead. The fee for B1 entrants is €7,390 (special discount).
Accommodation and health insurance are paid separately.
Study plan
Subject Breakdown in the M-Course
Our M-Course at the Studienkolleg offers a focused curriculum tailored to the mandatory and exam subjects for the Feststellungsprüfung. Weekly contact hours are allocated as follows:
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- German: 9–12 hours per week
- Biology: 4–6 hours per week
- Physics: 4–6 hours per week
- Chemistry: 4–6 hours per week
Teaching hours may be flexibly adjusted to meet each student’s needs. Attendance in all subjects is mandatory. For the external FSP, you will complete written exams in three subjects and an oral exam in one subject.
How to apply
Upcoming Semester Start Dates
Summer Semester (M, T, W & G/S courses):
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- October 6 (with B1 certificate)
- November 10 (with B2 certificate [unofficial])
- February 2 (with B2 certificate [official])
Winter Semester (M, T, W & G/S courses):
- April 7 (with B1 certificate)
- May 12 (with B2 certificate [unofficial])
- August 4 (with B2 certificate [official])
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.
Places are allocated in the order applications arrive — apply early, before the places for your intake are taken.
- ✓We check the certificate and the translations
- ✓We fill in and submit the application
- ✓We stay in touch with the college until enrolment
Partner college: the application and our support are free for you.
To apply with us, order at least 2 weeks before the application deadline — for the nearest intake by 19.01.2027. 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.
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