The did deutsch-institut University Pathway Service is designed to assist participants who would like to study at a university in Germany. Our service will help you find the right higher education institution and prepare you for university or preparation year (Studienkolleg). We will support you with your visa application and walk you through the entire application process.
Course Description:
did deutsch-institut cooperates with various universities in Germany. We will forward your application to any school you choose, but cannot guarantee acceptance. Should you require a conditional acceptance into a Bachelor program, we can, under certain circumstances, guarantee you a placement at certain universities.
In Germany there are over 17,000 courses of study. When booking our Pathway Program, did deutsch-institut helps you to apply at your desired university. On the website study-in.de you can search for universities in Germany and suitable courses of study and read about the requirements of each.
In Germany you are required to meet certain official university entrance requirements. After completing your language course, you may begin your studies immediately or may be required to visit a one-year preperation (Studienkolleg). When you book your University Placement Program we will review your application documents before they are submitted.
As an important part of the visa application, all foreign students from non-EU nations must prove they can cover annual living costs (currently €11.208 per year) by providing a blocked account. In addition, adequate insurance coverage is needed, which can be purchased through our insurance provider.
In order to study in Germany you must apply for the proper visa. Information regarding entry requirements can be obtained through the German foreign office in your home country. You can apply there for a student visa appropriate for language course attendance followed by subsequent university study.
Our German courses can prepare you to study at a German university. Only if you successfully complete your German language course will you be allowed to apply to a university or university of applied sciences. Even if you already have a direct university admission certificate (direkte Hochschulzugangsberechtigung), you will still need to prove language proficiency at the C1 level (TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule) upon application.
Entrance qualifications | High school graduation certificate with at least 12 years of study, good grade point average |
Visa application | minimum 3 month waiting period |
Visa type | Visa for University Study in Germany or |
German Course | A1 - C1: approx. 36 weeks |
Exam preparation | approx. 4 weeks |
Exams | TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule |
University Application | Summer semester: until approx. February 15 Winer semester: until approx. July 15 |
University start date | Summer semester: April Winter semester: October |
Length of study | Bachelors: 6 - 8 semesters Masters: 3 - 4 semesters |
If you do not have a direct university admission certificate (more information at www.anabin.kmk.org), you may only study in Germany through indirect admission and must first apply for a placement at a preparatory college (Studienkolleg). For this, you will need proof of language proficiency at the B2 (telc B2) level. German courses at did deutsch-institut can prepare you for this.
Entrance qualifications | recognized high school graduation certificate, good grade point average |
Visa application | minimum 3 month waiting period |
Visa type | "Visa for University Study in Germany or |
German Course | A1-B2: approx. 28 weeks |
Exam Preparation | approx. 4 weeks |
Exam | telc B2 |
Studienkolleg | Admissions Test (German and math) |
University start date | Summer semester: April Winter semester: October |
Length of study | Bachelors: 6 - 8 semesters Masters: 3 - 4 semesters |
In several countries, a conditional acceptance (bedingte Zulassung) or preliminary documentation review (Vordokumentationsprüfung - VPD) is required with the visa application. did deutsch-institut cooperates with different universities in Germany. We will gladly submit your application to the institution of your choice, but cannot guarantee an acceptance. Should you require a conditional acceptance, we can help under certain conditions:
Based on your current language level, you must choose the appropriate course length so that you will be able to reach certified proficiency at the B2 or C1 level.
Duration | Costs | |
Timetable creation | approx. 3 days | free of charge |
University Pathway Service • Course length 8 - 15 weeks • Course length 16 - 23 weeks • Course length 24 - 38 weeks | 1 - 3 months | 800 € 700 € 600 € |
Study Preparation Course | 2 - 9 months | General German Courses |
TestDaF or telc preparation and exam | 1 month | Exam Preparation |
Studienkolleg Preparation Course* | 1 month | 600 € |
Studienkolleg* | 1 year | |
Bachelors or Masters program | 2 - 5 years |
* if you have no direct university admission certificate
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