Studienkolleg (SK) at the International Studienzentrum (ISZ) Kassel — Kassel
We are pleased to introduce you to the preparatory college at the International Study Center (ISZ). The preparatory college prepares foreign students linguistically, technically and methodically for studying at a German university. We hope to be able to welcome you personally soon!
Facts about the college
| Type | State |
|---|---|
| At which university | Kassel University |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Duration | 2 semesters |
| Courses | T-Kurs · W-Kurs |
| Entrance exam | German B1 |
| How the FSP is taken | At the college, by its own board |
| Application method | Via partner universities, for your future programme of study |
| Cost and fees | Tuition is free — only the semester contribution |
| Nearest intake | Winter semester 2027/28 · apply by 30.04.2027 · entrance exam ~24.06 |
Data from the college's official pages
* Exam dates are approximate — based on the previous intake.
About the college
The preparatory college, part of the International Study Center at the University of Kassel, prepares applicants with foreign qualifications for studying at German universities.
The preparation takes place in special courses and depends on the subject that the applicants would like to study at the university.
At the end of a course, an examination must be taken to determine whether the students at the preparatory college are suitable for university studies in Germany (Feststellungsprüfung).
During the time at the Studienkolleg, the students are enrolled at the University of Kassel.
What does the preparatory college offer?
- linguistic and subject-related preparation for technical, scientific and mathematical courses in the T-course, for economics and social science courses in the W-course
- Preparation for the examination to determine aptitude for studies (assessment test) for applicants with foreign university entrance qualifications who have received conditional admission to the desired degree program from the University of Kassel or Fulda University
- Conducting the assessment test, in individual cases also externally, i. H. without attending the Studienkolleg
- Information and advice about admission to the preparatory college and the assessment test, as well as questions related to studying after the preparatory college
Courses of the college
The course is chosen for your future field of study: it cannot be changed after enrolment.
Exams
* Exam dates are approximate — based on the previous intake.
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Before you can be admitted to the Studienkolleg, you must take an admission test in German and in mathematics. The entrance test should show whether you have sufficient knowledge of German to be able to successfully participate in the courses of the preparatory college and whether you have sufficient previous knowledge of mathematics.
The German entrance test consists of a C-test (example). The math test (example) consists mainly of intermediate level tasks.
Possible topics for the math test:
- Calculate with fractions, decimals, powers, ...
- Percentage calculation
- Linear and quadratic equations, fractional and root equations
- Term transformations (binomial formulas, powers, ...)
- Functions in the coordinate system
- Calculations on geometric figures (Pythagorean theorem, theorems of rays, areas, volumes, ...)
The entrance exam takes place once a year at the end of June.
The decision on admission to the college is based on the result of the admission test.
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The assessment test is held once a year in the summer semester (June / July) at the Studienkolleg of the University of Kassel. - The assessment test can only be repeated once. It can only be repeated at the same preparatory college.
The certificate of having passed the assessment test is recognized in all states of the Federal Republic of Germany according to the applicable state regulations.
The subject of the written assessment test is three subjects: German, mathematics and physics or chemistry. All subjects taught can be the subject of the oral examination.
Linked universities
Universities the college works with. At a home university the college is part of the university or admits its applicants.
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 via a universityYou apply to a bachelor's programme of a linked university; the university admits you conditionally and sends you to the college.
- 4Entrance examGerman and the main subject of the course; places go to the best results.
The application goes to a partner university of the college, for the bachelor's programme you want to study later; the university sends it on to the college.
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 16.04.2027. 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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