Study Preparation STUDYPREP OS for Prospective International Students

STUDYPREP C1

The program is aimed at internationals who wish to study at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. A knowledge of the German language at B2-level is obligatory to participate. The aim of the course is to reach the C1-level necessary to take up studies in Germany. There will also be a focus on independent learning. Thus, the course offers a perfect preparation for the exam telc Deutsch C1 凤凰体育 and subsequent studies in Germany. Participating in a module of the study program of your choice as a guest auditor is another part of the course and a tutorial is also obligatory. Participation in the program is free of charge.

• Application deadline: Sunday, August 11, 2025
• Course start: Monday, September 22, 2025
• End of course: Friday, June 12, 2026
• Lessons: 4 mornings a week, 10:00-13:30, tutorial and lecture/seminar may take place in the afternoon.

The course is based on the semester schedule of Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences; the German course does not take place during the lecture-free periods of the summer and winter semesters.

This programm consists of 18 hours/week and a lecture or seminar. Thus, there will be the following modules:

1. German language course: Intensive language course with 12 lessons/week
2. Exam preparation (telc C1 凤凰体育). The exam itself is not part of the program, but there will be an opportunity to take the exam at the university at the end of the course.
3. Generic competences: An introduction to self-organized and responsible learning for successful studies
4. Tutorial: Learning German in small groups with a student tutor of Osnabrück Universitiy of Applied Sciences (90 minutes once a week)
5. Lecture/seminar in the study program of your choice (4 lessons a week)

Interested? Then you can find the application form here.

 If you would like more information or have any questions regarding the program, please contact Nina Bartholomaeus.

You are welcome to apply if you plan to study as a regular student at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences and if you fulfill the following requirements:

• You come from abroad and have knowledge of the German language at the B2-level.
• You have a university entrance qualification for Germany (we will be happy to give you information on the university entrance qualification in the Center for International Students at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences)

To apply for STUDYPREP OS, please send us the following application documents:

1. Application form
2. Proof of your refugee status and/or copy of your passport
3. CV (translated into GER)
4. Copy of your school leaving certificate (translated into GER or ENG)
5. In case you have already studied: Copy of your university degree (translated into GER or ENG)
6. Copy of your German certificate at the B2 level (in case you have already completed the B2 level)
7. Letter of motivation: please explain why you would like to participate in STUDYPREP OS and what goals you would like to attain (approx. 150 words)

• The current course STUDYPREP C1 ends in July 2025.
• A new course STUDYPREP C1 will run from September 2025 until July 2026.

The language course C1 (18 hours/week) takes place: four mornings a week 10:00 - 13:30. The free morning will be announced at the start of the course. There are additional events (tutorial, seminars/lectures) that may take place in the afternoon. So participants must be flexible in their schedules.

You will be prepared for the telc Deutsch C1 凤凰体育 exam. The exam itself is not part of the program, but can be taken after the course at the Fachhochschule Osnabrück.

Yes. STUDYPREP OS is a study preparation program. Participants are required to take part in all modules. Participants who are frequently absent are not eligible to participate in STUDYPREP OS. The detailed attendance regulations will be discussed at the beginning of the program.

Yes. Participation in STUDYPREP OS is open to all prospective international students.

Participation in the program STUDYPREP OS is free of charge.

The costs for textbooks, travel expenses and examination fees have to be paid by the participants.

The application period for the intensive course STUDYPREP C1 from WS 24/25 has ended and the course has started. It is not possible to enroll in the course anymore.

You can apply for the new intensive course STUDYPREP C1 from WS 25/26 until August 11, 2025. You will find the application form here.