Studienkolleg
The following applies: You are free to decide at which Studienkolleg you complete your study preparation. There are in Germany
- private Studienkollegs (with tuition fees) and
- state-run Studienkollegs (usually without tuition fees).
It is important that the state-approved Feststellungsprüfung (FSP) is offered for graduation from the college. The language courses and the language exam are integrated into the Studienkolleg. Your course at the Studienkolleg has a duration of two semesters. Each semester can be repeated once.
With the successful completion of the FSP, you can study anywhere in Germany. In our experience, Studienkolleg graduates are very well prepared for their studies and usually have a very good start to their studies.
The following applies to the TU Ilmenau:
You cannot apply directly for the Studienkolleg. Please apply for the study program of your choice. You will get a conditional admission (with the condition to prove the FSP of the Studienkolleg until the start of your studies).
For the TU Ilmenau the public Studienkolleg Nordhausen is responsible. With the conditional admission from the TU Ilmenau you can participate in the entrance examination at the Studienkolleg. You can find the dates and further information directly on the website of the Studienkolleg.
You do not pay any tuition fees at the Studienkolleg in Nordhausen. During this time you will be enrolled as a preparatory student at the FH Nordhausen. You will pay an administrative semester fee (service fee) of approximately 170 Euros (including a semester ticket for the train in Thuringia and the local public transport in Nordhausen). In Nordhausen you can also live in a student dormitory.
Link with further general information
During your study preparation you are only allowed to work during the lecture-free time (during the semester break) besides your studies.
This restriction does not apply to jobs as a student assistant directly at the university.