Preparation Program - Foundation Year to enter the B.Sc. Business Аdministratiοn at KLU
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Mode of admission:
- local admission restriction
- Application:
- directly at University
- Study mode:
- On campus
- Registration Fee & Tuition Information:
- The total fees vary between 8,960 € and 10,960 Euros (depending on whether you already have the necessary German & English skills or not). Tuition fees are charged per semester. A non-refundable deposit of EUR 1,000 is due within two weeks after the receipt of the signed study contract. The deposit will be deducted from the first tuition feе installmеnt.
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Five Reasons to choose this Preparation's Program
Course Description
KLU's Preparation Program is a unique English-language Studienkolleg designed to bridge the gap for international students who cannot directly enroll in a Bachelor's degree in Germany due to the recognition of their secondary school degree. This comprehensive 10-month program offers a blend of subject courses tailored for business studies, alongside German A2 and English C1 language courses. Students benefit from small class sizes and personalized attention from experienced instructors. The program culminates in the Feststellungsprüfung (FSP), an entry exam conducted in Hamburg. Successful completion of the FSP enables students to directly join KLU's Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program, providing a seamless academic transition in a globally relevant field of study.
The Program (Studienkolleg) is a preparatory course for international students who wish to pursue a Bachelor's degree at KLU but do not possess a secondary school diploma that is considered equivalent to the German Abitur (the German secondary school leaving certificate).
Secondary school degrees from EU countries are generally recognized, and students from these countries typically do not need to attend Studienkolleg. In addition to EU countries, students from countries within the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland also usually have their secondary school diplomas recognized.
For other countries, it is more complicated, and the recognition of secondary school degrees varies. Please check whether you need to attend the Studienkolleg or not in the DAAD database on Admission Requirements.
Special Program Features
Accreditations
FIBAA
FIBAA
FIBAA (Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation) is a European, internationally oriented agency for quality assurance and quality development in higher education, based in Zürich (Switzerland) and Bonn (Germany).
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
First of all, please check the DAAD database on admission requirements to find out whether you are eligible to start your studies in Germany right away or need to do the preparation year ("Studienkolleg&quοt;).
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
EnglishApplication & Admission
Application Deadlines
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Rest of the worldApplication Procedure & Selection
KLU requires a non-refundable application fee of €50 for non-EU/EEA applicants. Your application will only be processed once KLU has received this. Please note that KLU offers application fee waivers for selected candidates.
Application Documents
First of all, please check the DAAD database on admission requirements to find out whether you are eligible to start your studies in Germany right away or need to do the preparation year ("Studienkolleg&quοt;).
In case you do not have a C1 level of English yet, you can also take an English language course as part of the Preparation Program and do an assessment test at the end of the course.
In that case, your English proficiency certificate must meet the following scores:
- TOEFL iBT: 90*
- IELTS: 6.5*
- CAE: Grade C / CPE: 180 points*
- Pearson PTE Academic: 61*
In case of admission, please note that you will need an official score report (hardcopy) for the enrolment. Therefore, please name KLU if possible when registering for a test (TOEFL institutional code is 7373).
English test score reports must be handed in by Junе 30.
Candidates who may prove at least A2 German language knowledge may be eligible for a shortened program.
There are several ways to prove your German language proficiency:
- Certificates of Goethe-Institut, Levels: A2 - C2
- TestDaF (Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache für ausländische Studienbewerber), Levels B2, C1
- TELC Certificates (The European Language Certificates), Levels: A2 - C2
- DSD (Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz) Level 1 (A2/B1)/ Level 2 (B2/C1), Levels: A2 - C2
Proof of German proficiency must be handed in by Junе 30.
Testimonials
My name is Giovana, I am from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Be-fore starting my bachelors at KLU, I took part in the KLU Preparation Program (Studienkolleg in German). The program lasted for one year and it is required by the German government for most international students wanting to study at a German university. In this program, I gained basic knowledge of economics, mathematics, and geopolitics. It was a good introduction to the German approach to academia, and the knowledge I acquired there has helped me during my lectures.
Location
Further Information
Your Personal Contact
Jaroslav Bahnik
Student Recruitment & Marketing Manager (BSc & Preparation Program)
Contact Details:
+49 40 328707-156
[email protected]
Genevieve Steffan
Student Recruitment & Marketing Manager (BSc & Preparation Program)
Contact Details:
+49 40 328707-157
[email protected]
Information Package
Get your copy of our program brochure: 20 pages, in English, with all further information and program details!
