Those who do not yet have sufficient German language skills for the subject studies, but have completed at least the A2 level, have the option of joining the INSTEP study preparation programme.

Language requirements for German

INSTEP study preparation programme

In addition to intensive preparatory German language courses, the study preparation programme includes other courses on academic work and preparation for university studies. The study preparation programme ends with the German language examination for university entrance (DSH).

Apply via uni-assist for the Bachelor's/Master's degree programme you are aiming for later. (No study preparation is offered for the State Examination degree programme.)

You can apply for the winter and summer semesters. (Apply in the summer semester for the 2nd semester if no 1st semester is offered.)

Please note the earlier application deadlines for INSTEP regardless of the degree programme

• 15 January for the summer semester
• 15 July for the winter semester

If your application is successful, you will receive an invitation to our German proficiency test. If you pass this and there are enough places, you can be enrolled.

German proficiency test

During the INSTEP study preparation, you will be enrolled as a regular student (and pay the regular semester contribution). However, you are not entitled to the affordable (statutory) health insurance for students and must arrange other insurance during this time (e.g. private or voluntary statutory health insurance).

• State Examination degree programme in Medicine
• Bachelor's degree programme in Pedagogic acting in migration society
• Bachelor's degree programme in Engineering Physics
• Master's degree programme in German Studies
• Master's degree programme German as a Foreign Language/German as a Second Language
• English-Language degree programmes