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28% as of 2022 (source: https://www.wissenschaft-weltoffen.de/content/uploads/2023/09/wiwe_2023_web_bf_de.pdf). However, this varies between Studienkollegs and in different semesters. For example, in winter semester 2025/2026 the passing rate for Studienkolleg Kaiserslautern was 34%, and in summer semester 2026 it was 46%. Another example is 28% for Studienkolleg Darmstadt in summer semester 2025.
Read answerFor Wirtschaftsinformatik it's usually W-Kurs the Studienkolleg course you need, but this can actually vary between universities. If you want to be sure, you can send an email to the university you want to pursue your Bachelors at, they can help you with that.
Read answerThe best resources to prepare for the Aufnahmetest are: mock exams from Studienkollegs, especially from the ones you applied to, and online resources like Mut zur Lücke (especially the B2 version), Ziel Studienkolleg (a math book), and AI.
Read answerThe Aufnahmetest for W-Kurs usually consists of math and German. So, to pass it, you can practice math exercises and German grammar, especially B2 grammar, like adjective declination, conjunctions, and c-tests. Also, I recommend you to practice with mock exams from Studienkollegs, which will help you get familiar with the question format and difficulty level of the exam. And try to use a timer to simulate the exam in real conditions. Here, the more you practice, the better.
Read answerYes, you can take multiple Aufnahmetests for different courses, but usually not for the same Studienkolleg, so you would have to apply for more Studienkollegs to choose a course for each one.
Read answerAfter applying to the Studienkolleg and receiving the invite for Aufnahmetest, what I recommend is: first go to the Studienkolleg website and download the mock exams to know exactly what subjects the Aufnahmetest covers. After that, start preparing, studying with resources from the internet, and practicing with exercises from Aufnahmetests. Here, the more you practice, the better.
Read answerYes, but there is one exception: some FSPs only allow you to enter “Hochschule”, and not “Universität”, and others can restrict you to some specific region, for example the same state that your Studienkolleg took place.
Read answerYes, it is possible to get an invitation for Aufnahmetest even with a low high school score, because the invitation doesn't depend on your score, but on your application documents being correct and submitted on time.
Read answerFrom start of applications for Studienkolleg to start of Bachelors, the timeline is this: you apply, then you take the Aufnahmetest, then you enroll, then your semester at Studienkolleg starts, with all of this taking usually 6 months at most. One or two semesters later, after the Studienkolleg finishes, you can directly apply for bachelors.
Read answerIf you get rejected from a public Studienkolleg, you can either retry the next semester (most of the times) or apply to a private one. A very important factor you have to consider when choosing a private Studienkolleg is if their FSP is recognized by German universities.
Read answerIn the math Aufnahmetest you usually just write the answer or choose an alternative, but you don't need to write sentences.
Read answerYou need to get a private health insurance. You actually can't have a public one for Studienkolleg, it is only for when you begin your studies in a university.
Read answerProbably not. What you do need to get is an Aufenthaltstitel, and for that you have to meet some conditions, which varies between cities. For example, in Hamburg or Berlin you actually do need a 2nd blocked account, while in Braunschweig you need 4000 euros and a work contract. In not so big cities it's usually easier, like in Kaiserslautern you need only three months of expenses.
Read answerYes, it's possible to pass the Aufnahmetest with B1. However, it is usually hard to do that, even though some Studienkollegs accept it on application. Most people take the exam with B2, so if possible I would recommend you to get B2, or even C1, if you are applying to a more competitive Studienkolleg.
Read answerYes, you are allowed to work part-time while studying at Studienkolleg, but you can work at most 20 hours per week.
Read answerThere are only a few of them, Kaiserslautern and Mainz, including private ones, like Rheinland Privatschule and MDWI Studienkolleg.
Read answerIf you are applying to a German university directly, without Studienkolleg, then you probably need C1. But if you attend a Studienkolleg with B1/B2 and get an FSP certificate you are exempt from this. Maybe you will just need B2 for enrolment in the university.
Read answerYes, you can study a bachelor degree in university that has nothing to do with your high school subjects after attending Studienkolleg. The only requirement is that the course you chose on Studienkolleg (T/W/M/G/S-Kurs) matches the requirements of the degree you want to pursue.
Read answerSometimes. The mock exams and past papers will tell you the topics of that subject, but the difficulty level and question format can be easier (and often is) than the actual Aufnahmetest. However, they are still a good resource to practice and get familiar with the exam.
Read answerThe best way to prepare for the Aufnahmetest is to practice with past papers from Studienkollegs, especially from the one you applied to. This will help you get familiar with the question format, topics, and difficulty level of the exam. Additionally, I recommend you set a timer while solving the mock exams to simulate the exam conditions.
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