When does the one-semester BzS program take place?
- It only takes place in the winter semester.
From when to when is the application period for the one-semester BzS program?
- It runs from March 15th to August 15th of each year for the following winter semester.
How do I apply?
- I create an account with Uni-Assist: https://www.uni-assist.de/.
- I enter "bridge to study - 1 semester (B2 course)" in the search field.
- I enter the requested information and complete my application.
Should I send an extra application for my future Degree course in addition to my application for the program?
- No. During my application for the program, I am asked about my future major.
What requirements should I meet in order to be admitted to the one-semester BzS program?
- I am in possession of a B2 certificate recognized by the BTU.
- I have a higher education entrance qualification for Germany.
- My course at the BTU begins in the summer semester of the following year.
- I pass the placement test at the beginning of the program with level B2.
How do I find out whether my language certificate is recognized by the BTU?
- I am looking for my language certificate at the following link: https://www-docs.b-tu.de/zulassung/public/universitaere/Merkblaetter_BA_MA/Sprachnachweise/MB_Sprachnachweis_Deutsch_Language_Certificate_German.pdf
- Or I can contact the IRO with my language certificate: internationaladmission(at)b-tu.de
How do I find out whether I have a higher education entrance qualification for Germany?
- I go to the following link: https://anabin.kmk.org/no_cache/filter/schulabschluesse-mit-hochschulzugang.html#land_gewaehlt
- I enter my highest achieved degree and the country.
Unfortunately, I do not have a higher education entrance qualification for Germany. What should I do?
- I have the right program for this at the BTU: "ESiSt": https://www.b-tu.de/studium/werbung/esist
When does the placement test take place?
- It will take place in early October 2023.
What does the placement test consist of?
- It consists of a German test.
What happens if I don't reach the B2 level in the placement test?
- I will be downgraded to the two-semester BzS program and will therefore learn German for 2 semesters.
When does the course start and end in the one-semester BzS program?
- The course starts in October and ends in February.
How is the program structured?
The program consists of
1. an intensive German language course that ends with the DSH (20 course hours p.w.),
2. a course on grammatical German (2 course hours p.w.),
3. a practical language training course in German (2 course hours p.w.),
4. a German revision course (2 course hours p.w.),
5. a course Germany in Europe (2 course hours p.w.),
6. a course on the basics of study (2 course hours p.w.),
7. A course on scientific work at German universities (2 course hours p.w.)
8. and a multi-day study trip / excursion to start the program.
When does the DSH exam take place?
- This usually takes place in February.
How much does participation in the one-semester BzS program cost?
- Participation in the one-semester BzS program costs the registration and re-registration fee and the semester ticket. This semester fee applies from winter semester 2023/2024 and is subject to change for all subsequent semesters.