International Foundation College at Paderborn University

The International Foundation College at Paderborn University offers specific preparation courses for international students who are interested in studying mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, information technology, industrial engineering, mathematics, computer sciences, physics, or chemistry, etc. The foundation college - in cooperation with the Paderborn University - prepares high school graduates whose school diploma does not directly entitle to enter a bachelor study program at a German university or university of applied sciences for the so called "Feststellungsprüfung (FSP)". There are two preparation courses which prepare for different fields of study programmes: T Course (for technical, mathematical programmes) and W Course (for business programmes). The courses take two semesters. By enrolling in the foundation college students receive full student status. This offers benefits such as discounted meals in the canteen, library access or free of use of public transportation (busses, trams, local trains) throughout Paderborn and North Rhine-Westphalia.

T Course

Our T Course is ideal for students who want to pursue a Bachelor´s degree program in a technical, mathematical or scientific field at Paderborn University or any other German university, but whose school leaving certificate is not sufficient (or not recognised).

Final exam:
Assessment test (Feststellungsprüfung (FSP))

Subjects taught:
German, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry

Examination subjects (FSP):
Written examination: German, Physics, Mathematics
Oral examination: Chemistry

Duration:
Two semesters

W Course

Our W Course is ideal for students who want to pursue a Bachelor´s degree program in a economic or social science field at Paderborn University or any other German university, but whose school leaving certificate is not sufficient (or not recognised).

Final exam:
Assessment test (Feststellungsprüfung (FSP))

Subjects taught:
German, Mathematics, English, Economics

Examination subjects (FSP):
Written exam: German, Mathematics, Economics
Oral exam: English

Duration:
Two semesters

Application / Further Information

For further information and an online application form (T Course / W Course) please visit:
https://www.studienkolleg-paderborn.de/en/home/.

Internationales Studienkolleg an der Universität Paderborn
Vogeliusweg 27a
33100 Paderborn

E-Mail: info@studienkolleg-paderborn.de
Phone: +49 (0) 52 51 / 54 56 931

You have successfully completed the Studienkolleg and would now like to apply for a degree programme at Paderborn University?

Application for a degree programme at Paderborn University (WS 24/25)

The following documents must be submitted to the Studienkolleg office by 12.07.2024

• Application for enrolment
• Proof of the completed expectation check
• Certificate from a statutory health insurance company / proof that an electronic notification has been sent to Paderborn University by the health insurance company
• Copies of passport with valid study visa and residence permit
• Proof of payment of the semester fee
• Copy of the passed "Feststellungsprüfung"
• Copy of degree certificate + translation / result of a university entrance examination, if required