The T-course prepares applicants for a scientific/technical course of study at a university. After two semesters, an assessment test (FSP) is taken, which - if successfully passed -entitles studentsto study a STEM subject at a college/university or university of applied sciences throughout Germany.
In addition to the lessons, there is an optional weeklytutorial in mathematics and physics, and in the second semester the lessons are supplemented by a compulsory work placement in chemistry or physics/computer science.
The courses are supervised by several teachers and, due to the small course size (approx. 25 students), enable a lively exchange between students and the respective teacher as well as between the students themselves.
The subjects taught are German, mathematics, physics and chemistry/computer science.
The content is based on the competence profiles of the subjects at the Studienkollegs.
Please note!
Students with German citizenship and a foreign educational background must apply to the Regierungspräsidium for certificate recognition and register directly with the Studienkolleg: info∂stk.kit.edu
Which subjects can I study after passing the assessment test?
- Architecture, Civil Engineering
- Bioengineering
- Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Biology
- Engineering education
- Electrical engineering and information technology
- Geology, geoecology, geophysics
- Computer science, information management
- Food chemistry, food technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- mathematics
- Meteorology, Mineralogy
- Physics
- Technical biology
- Technomathematics
- Geodesy and geoinformatics
- Economics and business administration (technically oriented)
- Business mathematics, industrial engineering, business informatics (alternative W-course)
- and related courses (technical, mathematical and scientific courses).
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1. online application
Please apply at the
- International Students Office (IStO) of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
- International Office (Student Secretariat) of the University of Stuttgart.
2. reservation
After receiving a pre-registration, you will automatically be registered for an entrance test at the Studienkolleg and will be asked to register for the entrance test.
3. registration for the entrance test
Very important! You must register at the Studienkolleg for the entrance test during the period specified in the pre-registration! You will be informed after the end of the registration period whether you can take the entrance test.
You will find the link to register for the entrance test in the pre-registration.
4. registration for ILIAS
A special Ilias account is required for the entrance test and to take the mock test (mathematics).
5. registration for onSET
An OnSet account is required for the entrance test.
You will only receive the TAN number on the day of the entrance test.
6. entrance test
You can only take part in the entrance test with a valid reservation. Therefore, bring your reservation with you to the entrance test. The entrance test lasts approx. 3 hours and includes a math test and a German test.
7. announcement of the results
Depending on the test result and the availability of places, you will be admitted to the Studienkolleg. The results will be announced shortly (approx. 2 working days) after the entrance test.
8. online enrollment
If you are accepted to the Studienkolleg, enrollment takes place in the STK portal between the entrance test and the start of the course. As soon as all the necessary data is available, the enrollment process begins. This can take a few weeks. We therefore ask for your patience.
Please note!
You can only take part in the entrance test with a valid reservation and a confirmed place after successful registration (see below).
No aids are permitted.
Please bring your reservation and your passport to the entrance test.
Please bring your access data for the following portals: onSET, Ilias
Please arrive on time!
Contact/questions
If you have any questions about the application procedure, please contact the International Students Office IStO or the Registrar's Office (University of Stuttgart).
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Admission test
The entrance test for T-course applicants consists of two parts:
- approx. one-hour online exam in mathematics
- approx. one-hour online exam in German
Both parts of the exam are taken on the same day.
| Information about the German part | |
|---|---|
| Format: | The entrance test takes place using the onSET (= online placement test). You do not need any computer skills. |
| Contents: | The onSET contains eight tasks. Each task consists of a cloze text with exactly 20 gaps. You have a maximum of five minutes for each cloze. In total, the test takes a maximum of 40 minutes. You can find more information here. |
| onSet account | An onSet account is required for the entrance test and the sample tasks. Register in advance. |
| Preparation and sample tasks: | You can prepare for onSET with a sample test. The test is shorter and slightly easier than the onSET. But it shows you what you need to do for onSET. |
| Information on the math section | |
|---|---|
| Format: | The mathematics entrance exam takes place as a digital exam in presence at KIT. |
| Content: | Subject matter including the 11th grade of a German grammar school |
| Preparation: | z. e.g. via Schlaukopf |
| Please note: | Integral calculus is not part of the entrance test. |
| ILIAS account: | An Ilias account is required for the entrance test and the sample exercises. Register in advance. |
| Sample tasks: | Sample tasks(Note: You must be logged in to Ilias as a local user. If you do not have an account, you can register). |
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