Prep4university: Your key to higher education in Germany

Start your degree with the Assessment Test

Get closer to your study goals with the Studienkolleg Prep4University

With the Studienkolleg Prep4University you prepare directly for your studies in Germany.

Our programmes include the W-Course for business and social sciences and the T-Course for technical, mathematical and natural sciences. In small groups, with personal support and in an international environment in Cologne, we guide you all the way to the Feststellungsprüfung (assessment test) – your key to higher education in Germany.

Two students at Studienkolleg Prep4University studying together on a tablet and discussing course content.

Tailored Courses with Personal Guidance

The Studienkolleg Prep4University offers the W-Course (for business and social sciences) and the T-Course (for technical, mathematical and natural sciences). Both are available in the German Track and English Track, always in small groups with personal guidance. 

Students in the T-Course at Studienkolleg Prep4University studying together and preparing for technical and scientific degree programs.

T-Course German/English

Designed for students aiming to study technical, scientific, or engineering subjects.

Students in the W-Course at Studienkolleg Prep4University studying together and preparing for their business degree.

W-Course German/English

Prepares students for degrees in economics, business, and social sciences.

German and English Track

German Track

2 semesters, German-taught

Qualification: Feststellungsprüfung in German, recognised for German-language degree programmes at universities across Germany and additionally for English-language degree programmes at CBS International Business School and our partner universities.

English Track

2 semesters, English-taught

Qualification: Feststellungsprüfung in English, recognised for English-language degree programmes at universities across the Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia as well as at universities in other German federal states which are eligible to accept the English assessment test.

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Interested in joining the Studienkolleg Prep4University in Germany? Our free brochure gives you all the key details about the T-Course and W-Course. Take the first step toward your academic future and get your free brochure now!

Why Studienkolleg Prep4university in cologne?

Studienkolleg Prep4University Vorteile Englisch und Deutsch

German or English Track

Decide which language suits you best to prepare for the Feststellungsprüfung. 

Studienkolleg Prep4University Vorteile persönliche Betreuung

Individual Support

From visa to housing – we support you every step of the way throughout your stay in Cologne. 

Direct Path to Your Studies

With your degree, you automatically qualify for a full-time programme at CBS or can choose to study at another university.

Studienkolleg Prep4University Vorteile schneller Abschluss

Graduate in 2 Semesters

Earn your university entrance qualification in just one year and start your degree in Germany. 

FAQs

Are you planning to start at the Studienkolleg and still have questions? Our FAQs provide all the important information, concisely summarized and easily explained.

Who is Prep4University for?

You have a foreign secondary school diploma but don’t meet the requirements for direct admission to a German university? Then Studienkolleg Prep4University is right for you
– it prepares you for the university entrance qualification through intensive, targeted training for the Feststellungsprüfung.
Not sure if your diploma is recognised? We’ll gladly check your documents and let you know what options you have with the Studienkolleg Prep4University.

The programme lasts around 1 year (2 semesters).

Intakes are on August 1st and February 1st each year.

You will receive intensive lessons that prepare you for the Feststellungsprüfung and for your subsequent degree at a German university. You’ll gain subject-specific knowledge as well as academic skills that make it easier to adapt to student life. In addition, you’ll strengthen your language skills to study and communicate confidently. Thanks to the intercultural environment, you’ll gain valuable insights into student life in Germany. Our Prep4University mentoring programme supports you individually, helping you achieve your study goals and start your Bachelor’s degree well prepared. 

If you are unsure, simply send us your documents – we’ll check them and give you feedback on what options you have with Prep4University. 

OUR CAMPUS IN COLOGNE

The private Studienkolleg Prep4University is located at the modern CBS campus in Rodenkirchen, a green district right on the river Rhine with excellent connections to the city centre. Cologne itself offers a unique mix of start-up spirit, Rhenish vitality and international flair. Here, you’ll become part of an open-minded community in one of Germany’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Request a brochure now!

Get your free brochure and learn more about:

  • Entry requirements 
  • Application process
  • Curriculum & fees
  • Support with relocation planning (visa, accommodation & settling in Germany) 

Do you have questions?

Do you have questions about the Studienkolleg Prep4University in Cologne?

Our Student Advisory team is here to support you! Schedule your personal consultation—online or in person—for tailored, non-binding guidance on how Prep4University can help you start your studies in Germany.

Your student advisor for the private Studienkolleg Prep4University in Cologne Germany.

Lena Muñoz-Lackler

Student Advisor & Admissions Manager