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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Bachelor German Mathematics & Natural Sciences

VORsprung: A Digital Head Start for Engineering and Science Studies in Germany

Bachelor

About the Program

VORsprung is an online course that helps you prepare for a STEM degree programme in Germany Learn the scientific and technical basics for a STEM degree programme in Germany. Learn German with Deutsch-Uni Online. Find out more about studying in Germany. Complete the course from the comfort of your own home. Participation is free of charge! Once you have completed VORsprung, you can apply for a place at one of our partner universities.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about VORsprung: A Digital Head Start for Engineering and Science Studies in Germany at German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Is VORsprung: A Digital Head Start for Engineering and Science Studies in Germany at German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) taught in German or English? ▼

This Bachelor programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the VORsprung: A Digital Head Start for Engineering and Science Studies in Germany programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for VORsprung: A Digital Head Start for Engineering and Science Studies in Germany at German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying VORsprung: A Digital Head Start for Engineering and Science Studies in Germany? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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