Preparation Program - Foundation Year for BSc Business Administration

As the German Abitur (high school leaving certificate) is held to such a high standard, it is often quite difficult for international applicants to meet the equivalent. With international high school diplomas, direct entry is usually not an option. In order to bridge the gap, KLU offers students the opportunity to complete our Preparation Program.

For business studies, you take a combination of subject courses, as well as introductory German (identified as a necessity by the state, if you do not already have proof of German A.2). The program prepares you for the Feststellungsprüfung (FSP), which is an entrance exam conducted in Hamburg. You will take the FSP at the end of the program, and upon passing you will be eligible to start your Bachelor's studies at KLU.

Choice of tracks

• Complete Program
  • A1, A2 German, C1 English
  • Subject courses (W-Kurs) leading to FSP
• Academic Program
  • Subject courses (W-Kurs) leading to FSP

Both tracks lead directly to our Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, upon successful completion of the FSP.

Course type

Studienkolleg Program with a W-Kurs Curriculum

Structure

Full-time preparatory course (W-Kurs) for students that do not meet the criteria to study in Germany (you are welcome to first do an initial check on the DAAD website).

From July - August*

• German language course A1, leading up to assessment test*

From September to May

• Subject-related classes
• German language course A2, leading up to assessment test**
• English language course, leading to C1 assessment test**

From May to June

• Final exams

*Students may be eligible for a shortened program if they can prove at least A1 German language.

** Students who can prove A2 German and/or C1 English language by June 30th, could be eligible for a lighter course load.