Studienkolleg (Preparatory College)
Who must attend a Studienkolleg?
Applicants whose foreign educational certificates are not comparable with a German higher education entrance qualification (HZB) must attend the Studienkolleg before taking up their studies. It ends with passing the final exam (Feststellungsprüfung / FSP). Applicants whose foreign certificates correspond to the standard of the German higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) cannot attend the Studienkolleg.
For the application, please refer to the information on the website: "Applying with a foreign certificate". In addition, proof of the required knowledge of the German language must be provided.
Further information can be found on the website of the Studienkolleg Darmstadt.
Main focus courses for h_da
In the following overview of focus courses you can see which focus course you will need for your desired degree programme at the h_da.
German language skills for the Studienkolleg
- TestDaF (German as a Foreign Language Test): the result in each of the subtests must be at least level 3.
- ÖSD certicate level B1
- Goethe Certificate B1: major German Language Diploma
- telc German B1 university certificate
- German Standing Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs – Level DSD I
Once your educational certificates have been positively assessed, and your details forwarded to h_da via uni-assist, the h_da will invite you to take part in an admissions exam for the preparatory college.
Appointments are displayed on the website of the Studienkolleg Darmstadt.
The Studienkolleg begins twice a year, respectively
- at the beginning of September (winter semester)
- at the beginning of March (summer semester)
Applications to attend the Studienkolleg can be submitted during this period:
- for a winter semester: mid-March to 15 April each year
- for a summer semester: beginning of September to 15 October of a year.
Transition to a degree course once the Feststellungsprüfung has been passed
Once you have passed the assessment exam, you may apply for any degree course at h_da that your certified exam results permit within your chosen field.
Passing the Feststellungsprüfung at h_da:
Please apply within the deadlines for German certificates via your student account on my.h-da.de as an internal changer.
Passing the Feststellungsprüfung at another Studienkolleg:
Please apply via uni-assist within the deadlines for foreign certificates. If you do not yet have your certificate, please upload proof of participation in the preparatory course.
Telephone consultation
Phone number: +49.6151.533-5553
Day |
Time |
Monday |
10:00 - 12:00 am |
Tuesday |
10:00 - 12:00 am |
Thursday |
10:00 - 12:00 am |
Personal consultation (Darmstadt)
Building C23, 1st floor, 01.08 and 01.09
Tuesday |
1:00 - 3:00 pm |
Thursday |
1:00 - 3:00 pm |
Online Consultation
https://rooms.h-da.de/r?room=Team+International
Day |
Time |
Tuesday |
1:00 - 3:00 pm |
Thursday |
1:00 - 3:00 pm |