G-Kurs at Studienkolleg Düsseldorf
G for humanities! Our G course prepares you for the assessment test for humanities, social sciences and art courses. These include courses such as German studies, journalism, law, history, literature and art and design.
In the G-Course you will be prepared for the demanding assessment test in two semesters. The assessment test (abbr. FSP) takes place at the district government of Cologne and includes a written and an oral part. It takes place twice a year in May and November.
Course facts
| Course | G-Kurs — humanities, law, education |
|---|---|
| Summer semester 2027 | apply by 01.02.2027 · start 01.02.2027 |
| Winter semester 2027/28 | apply by 01.09.2027 · start 01.09.2027 |
| Summer semester 2028 | apply by 01.02.2028 · start 01.02.2028 |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Language | German, B1 on entry |
| Entrance exam | No entrance exam |
| How the FSP is taken | Before an external state board |
| Application method | Directly to the college |
| Cost | €5,620 for the whole course |
Our qualified and specialized lecturers are dedicated to efficiently making you ready for your German assessment test (Feststellungsprüfung, FSP). By this, we facilitate your way to start your studies at a German university. As a private Studienkolleg, also…
Where it gives access
The FSP of the G-Kurs is accepted for humanities programmes and law.
Exams
No entrance exam: admission by documents and the German certificate.
What it costs
Same price as directly with the college. The contract and the invoice come from the college.
| Tuition | €5,620 · to the college |
|---|---|
| Registration fee | €495 · to the college |
| Total for the course | €6,115 |
Accommodation and health insurance are paid separately.
About the course
Who needs a G-Course?
Foreign applicants who have to attend a preparatory college in Germany and want to study in the humanities, social sciences and cultural studies. The G-course offers the necessary preparation for the assessment test (FSP) in the subjects German, German literature, history and social sciences.
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What are the requirements for participating in the G-Course Compact?
You should already have the B1/B2 level in German; prior knowledge of German C1 is also advantageous.
What can you study with the G course?
If you have completed the G course at the Düsseldorf preparatory college and have successfully passed the Feststellungsprüfung (FSP) , you have the option of studying the following courses at German universities, for example:
- German Studies
- Theology
- Philosophy
- History
- Journalism
- Literary Studies
- Law and many more.
Study plan
At a glance
- Written examination subjects: German, history, social studies
- Oral examination subject: German literature
- Course size: 2 semesters
- Teaching: 36 lessons per week
- Course duration: 38 weeks
- Fee: €5,620 per year
- Registration fee: 495€
- Admission requirements: German B1/B2
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Hours overview (lessons per week)
- German: 18
- German literature: 6
- Social Studies: 6
- History: 6
- Total: 36
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 18.01.2027. 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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