Studienkolleg Halle-Merseburg — Halle
The Studienkolleg Halle-Merseburg, officially recognized by Merseburg University of Applied Sciences, offers specialized M-, T-, W-, and S/G-course tracks complete with internal Feststellungsprüfung (FSP). Graduates who pass the FSP earn nationwide university admission rights in their chosen field.
Small class sizes and a structured curriculum ensure personalized guidance and intensive exam preparation, empowering every international student to succeed.
Facts about the college
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Language of instruction | German |
| Duration | 2 semesters |
| Courses | T-Kurs · M-Kurs · W-Kurs · G-Kurs · S-Kurs |
| Entrance exam | German B2; for the W-Kurs also mathematics |
| 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 | from €6,000 for the whole course to €6,500 / year |
| Nearest intake | Winter semester 2027/28 · apply by 20.10.2026 · entrance exam ~20.09 |
Data from the college's official pages
* Exam dates are approximate — based on the previous intake.
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.
Holders of a German language proficiency certificate at level B2 or above from the following institutions are exempt from the Studienkolleg entrance test:
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- Goethe-Institut (DaF B2 or higher)
- telc (Deutsch B2 or higher)
- TestDaF
- ÖSD
- DSD (German School Certificate)
- Certificates issued by German universities
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The entrance test assesses German at B1 level and consists of two parts:
- C-Test: A gap-fill test evaluating reading comprehension and language structure.
- Short Text Production: A brief written task to demonstrate productive writing skills.
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Internal Access to State FSP & Supplementary Exams
Currently, only enrolled Studienkolleg students may sit the state Feststellungsprüfung (FSP) with preliminary grades and the official supplementary exams for T, W, M, and S/G tracks—external candidates are not eligible.
- Biannual exam windows: June/July and December/January to align with university application deadlines (15 Jan & 15 Jul).
Feststellungsprüfung Details
- Includes internal grades from the 1st and 2nd semesters.
- Dates:
- Summer session: Calendar Week 23 (Mon, Wed, Fri)
- Winter session: Calendar Week 49 (Mon, Wed, Fri)
- Format:
- Written FSP in three subjects (German-only exam: 210 min; all others: 180 min each).
- Optional oral FSP (approx. 20 min).
Passing the state FSP grants subject-specific university admission rights at all German universities and Fachhochschulen.
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 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.
Places are allocated in the order applications arrive — apply early, before the places for your intake are taken.
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
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To apply with us, order at least 2 weeks before the application deadline. Less than 2 weeks are left before the nearest deadline — with us you can only apply for the next intake. 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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Preparation and life
Campus-Proximate Student Housing
Exclusively for Studienkolleg Halle-Merseburg attendees, we offer 90 fully furnished single rooms in three-person shared apartments, all within easy walking distance of campus.
- Semester Fee Requirement: Booking a flat-share room requires full payment of the current semester’s tuition fees.
- Student Eligibility: Housing is reserved for Studienkolleg Halle-Merseburg students; participants from other institutions cannot apply.
Shared Apartment Features
- Furnishings: Each private room includes a desk, bed, wardrobe, and chair.
- Kitchen: Shared kitchenette with induction hob, oven, and full set of dishes.
- Bathroom: Shared bathroom per flat, equipped with a washing machine.
- All-Inclusive Rent: Covers electricity, water, and high-speed Internet—no extra utility bills.
Monthly Rent
- Small Room (S): €289
- Medium Room (M): €319
- Large Room with Balcony (L): €349
Flat Composition
- Male-only or female-only flat-shares
- No mixed-gender apartments
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Questions about Studienkolleg Halle-Merseburg
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