Program Overview
G-Course
in Humanities!
Our G-Course at the Düsseldorf Studienkolleg prepares you thoroughly for the Feststellungsprüfung for humanities, social sciences, and arts programs.
Details
- Duration: 2 Semesters, 38 Weeks
- Instructions: 36 class hours per week
- Admission Requirement: German B1/B2
- Instruction Mode (1st Semester): Online or on-site
- Instruction Mode (2nd Semester): On-site
- Registration Fee: 495€
- Tuition Fee: 5,995€ per year
Timetable
- German: 18 UE
- German Literature: 6 UE
- Social Studies: 6 UE
- History: 6 UE
- 1 UE = 45 minutes
- 36 UE per Week
Who Needs a G-Course?
Foreign applicants who need to attend a Studienkolleg in Germany and wish to study in the fields of humanities, social sciences, and cultural studies, such as German studies, journalism, law, history, literary studies, as well as art and design. The G-Course provides necessary preparation for the Feststellungsprüfung in subjects like German, German literature, history, and social sciences.
What are the Requirements for Participating in the G-Course?
You should already have at least B1 or B2 level proficiency in German, with prior knowledge at C1 level being advantageous.
What Can you Study with the G-Course?
Upon successful completion of the G-Course at Studienkolleg Düsseldorf and passing the FSP, you have the option to study the following programs at German universities:
- German Studies
- Theology
- Philosophy
- History
- Journalism
- Literary Studies
- Law, and many more.
Why Attend Studienkolleg Düsseldorf?
The G-Course at Studienkolleg Düsseldorf is taught by qualified teachers and lecturers who are experts not only in subjects like German, history, social sciences, and German literature, but also in preparing students to pass the Feststellungsprüfung (FSP).
Our instructors prepare you intensively for B2/C1 exams such as telc B2, Telc C1 Hochschule, DSH, or FSP. This allows you to achieve the required level for the G-Course and potentially obtain the telc C1 Hochschule certification through successful participation in a telc exam.
Throughout the year, you will study subjects including literature, social sciences, history, and German for FSP. We prepare you intensively to successfully pass the FSP.
To ensure your success, we conduct regular learning assessments and exams/tests.
Questions about the G-Course
Is there an entrance exam for the G-Course?
No, there is no entrance exam at Studienkolleg Düsseldorf. Instead, we assess your graduation certificates, school grades, and German language skills to determine your qualification for Studienkolleg Düsseldorf. The required German proficiency level for participating in the G-Course is B1.
Do I need an official B1 language certificate?
No, a participation certificate from a language school is sufficient for applying to Studienkolleg Düsseldorf.
At least B1 level proficiency in German is required for participation. After registration, you have the option to submit a participation certificate or a language certificate at this level.
The proof of German proficiency can be issued in the form of a participation certificate from a language school or an official language certificate such as telc, Goethe, TestDaf, DSH, or DSD.
Can I participate in the G-Course online?
Yes, we offer you the option to choose whether you want to participate in the G-Course online or on-site in the first semester, so you can learn flexibly regardless of your location. In the second semester, you must attend the G-Course on-site at Studienkolleg Düsseldorf because we conduct many exam simulations and exam training sessions on-site.
How do I get admission to the G Course?
- Submit documents via email: Send your registration documents or application documents to by email. You can find the list of required documents on the lower section of our website under the “Application” section.
- Document review: The Studienkolleg team carefully reviews your submitted documents and promptly informs you of the result.
- Payment of tuition fees: After verifying your documents, Studienkolleg will send you an invoice for the tuition fees. Transfer the tuition fees to Studienkolleg to confirm your registration and receive admission to the G-Course.
- Receive admission notification from Studienkolleg Düsseldorf: You will receive an official confirmation via email once the tuition fees have been paid and you have been admitted to the G-Course.
Does Studienkolleg offer support for visa application?
Yes, Studienkolleg provides comprehensive support for visa and other residence document applications. Our experienced advisors are available to assist you in making the process as smooth as possible and ensuring that all required documents are submitted correctly.
Application documents for the G-Course
Please fill out the application form below and prepare the following documents as digitized data at the same time:
- Copy of passport
- Copy of your graduation certificate – original and German translation (if available)
- Copy of your grade transcript – original and German translation (if available)
- B1/B2 participation certificate / language certificate (can be submitted later)
- Curriculum vitae (CV) in German
Additional Studienkolleg Courses
T-Course
In the T-Course, specialized teachers in math, physics, chemistry, and German guide our students to pass assessment tests and qualify for technical university degree programs.
M-Course
The M-Course prepares our students in German, physics, biology, and chemistry for the assessment tests, facilitating admission to programs in medicine, biology, or pharmacy.
W-Course
The W-Course prepares students in German, maths, economics, and English for studies in economics and social sciences, facilitating entry into related academic programs.
M+T-Course
The combined M+T-Course provides optimal preparation for medical, natural science, or technical studies, featuring experienced lecturers, tutorials, and guest lectures to enhance learning and readiness for academic pursuits.
German B1/B2 Preparation Course
For foreign university applicants without B2-level language skills, we offer the German B1/B2 Preparation Course to meet the requirements of Studienkolleg Courses.
Accommodation
Standard-Apartment: Double Room
Shared room with another person of the same gender, shared kitchen and bathroom.
- Tenant: Mixed-gender
- Distance: max. 50 min. with public transportation
- Price: 530€ per month
- Special Price: 470€ per month, only for a long-term booking of more than 6 months
Standard-Apartment: Single Room
Private room, shared kitchen and bathroom.
- Tenant: Mixed-gender
- Distance: max. 50 min. with public transportation
- Price: 690€ per month
- Special Price: 610€ per month, only for a long-term booking of more than 6 months
Comfort-Apartment: Double Room
Shared room with another person of the same gender, shared kitchen and bathroom.
- Tenant: Mixed-gender
- Distance: max. 20 min. with public transportation
- Price: 650€ per month
- Special Price: 570€ per month, only for a long-term booking of more than 6 months
Comfort-Apartment: Single Room
Your own room, shared kitchen, and shared bathroom.
- Tenant: Mixed-gender
- Distance: max. 20 min. with public transportation
- Price: 810€ per month
- Special Price: 730€ per month, only for a long-term booking of more than 6 months
Ladies Only Apartment
Do you want your own room, with a shared kitchen and bathroom with other women? Then book a single room in the women’s apartment.
- Tenant: female only
- Distance: max. 20 min. with public transportation
- Price: 810€ per month
- Special Price: 730€ per month, only for a long-term booking of more than 6 months
Health Insurance
500 €
- medically necessary outpatient treatment born for 100 %
- inpatient treatment in hospitals within the national health insurance – multi-bed rooms – without optional services (no private patient treatment)
- medically prescribed medicine and remedies born for 100 %
- dental treatments for the relief of pain including fillings in a simple form for 100 % up to 250 Euros
- aids relating to the accident up to 250 Euros per insurance year, not including visual aids
- includes liability insurance
