BBL Studienkolleg Essen
Studienkolleg Essen – Preparation for the Feststellungsprüfung.
We prepare you specifically for the Feststellungsprüfung (FSP). BBL Sprachschule offers T, M, W and G courses for international university applicants with 28 teaching units per week.
28 units/week
2 semesters · external FSP
T · M · W · G courses
Start dates & duration
Summer semester
15 February 2027
10 February 2028
Winter semester
15 September 2027
14 September 2028
Mon–Fri
Full-time
Essen
Course profiles
Choose your specialisation
Four courses — each tailored to a specific group of subjects. All with 28 teaching units per week and preparation for the external Feststellungsprüfung.
T - Course
Engineering
Engineering & technology degree programmes
Subjects
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Computer science
- German (technical language)
HZB-equivalent school certificate, German min. B2
M - Course
Medicine
Human medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine & pharmacy
Subjects
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics
- German (technical language)
HZB-equivalent school certificate, German min. B2
W - Course
Business & Economics
Business administration, economics, business law, etc.
Subjects
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Business administration
- German (business)
- English / IT
HZB-equivalent school certificate, German min. B2
G - Course
Humanities
Philosophy, German studies, education
Subjects
- Social studies
- Fundamentals of the humanities
- History
- German literature
HZB-equivalent school certificate, German min. B2
Course structure
Example:
Weekly schedule (28 units)
A typical timetable for the T or M course. Other specialisations vary the distribution of subjects — the total always remains 28 units per week.
Mathematics
8 units
German (technical language)
6 units
Major subject / natural sciences
8 units
IT/English
3 units
Exam preparation
3 units
28 units/week
Intensive classes — Monday to Friday
2 semesters
Full-time, attendance required
External FSP
Feststellungsprüfung at the end
Small groups
Intensive personal support
Application process
3 steps to the Studienkolleg
Submit your application
Complete the online form and upload the following documents: HZB-equivalent school certificate, proof of German skills (min. B2), passport and passport photo.
Test / interview
Depending on your specialisation: a written placement test or a personal interview. We will inform you about the exact procedure in good time.
Admission & enrolment
After passing the test: secure your letter of admission, pay the course fee and finalise your documents. We will tell you the course fee on request.
Application process
What you need to bring
School certificate
HZB-equivalent school certificate from your home country — from a country without direct university entrance qualification in Germany.
German skills min. B2
Proven by a recognised language certificate (e.g. telc, Goethe, DSH) or by a BBL placement test.
Attendance
The Studienkolleg is a full-time programme. Regular attendance in classes and participation in all examinations is mandatory.
Residence permit
A valid residence status for the entire duration of the Studienkolleg is required. We are happy to advise you on visa questions.