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It's okay to study math in English, but I recommend you also familiarize yourself with the German mathematical terminology, as the Aufnahmetest is in German. You can do this by practicing with past papers from Studienkollegs, which will help you get used to the German terms.
Read answerYes, usually Aufnahmetests include calculus in form of integration, limits and derivatives, but just the rules and basic concepts, not deep questions.
Read answerThere isn't a ranking for this, but based on popularity the Studienkollegs from Berlin (both TU and FU), Hamburg, and KIT. However, keep in mind that universities don't have a preference for Studienkollegs, so you can choose the one that is more convenient for you and whose FSP certificate is accepted by the university you want to attend. Consider criteria like competition, cost of living, and duration of the Studienkolleg.
Read answerThe best in this case is to prioritize solving past papers from the Studienkollegs and, if you feel like you need to, study quickly some popular math topics for this exam, like, Linear equations and systems of linear equations, Quadratic equations, Fractions and term manipulation, Functions (linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric), and Polynomials.
Read answerYou can grasp the German vocabulary of math by doing math exercises in German, especially exercises from Aufnahmetests, which will help you get familiar with the terminology you need.
Read answerYes, it's very similar. The question format, math topics and the difficulty level of the mock test on the OLAT Platform are basically the same as the actual Aufnahmetest for Studienkolleg Kaiserslautern.
Read answerDates vary between Studienkollegs, but usually for winter semester it's in January or February, and in summer semester, somewhere between June and August. You can check the exact dates on the Studienkolleg's website or on your invitation letter for the exam.
Read answerDates vary between Studienkollegs, but usually for winter semester the deadline is somewhere between April and June, and for summer semester, somewhere between October and December. You can check the exact dates on the Studienkolleg's website.
Read answerThis varies by Studienkolleg, but generally you need B2 German (in some cases B1), high school diploma, translated high school transcript, passport, curriculum vitae and, if you come from China, Vietnam or India, APS.
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