Studydoor
Students preparing for university in Germany

Preparatory Pathway

Studienkolleg or Language School

Depending on your school qualification and German level, you may need a Studienkolleg or a language course before university.

Studienkolleg Package

Complete support for your Studienkolleg application, visa preparation and arrival in Germany.

For students whose school qualification is not recognised as equivalent to the German Abitur. A Studienkolleg usually lasts two semesters and ends with an assessment exam for Bachelor’s admission.

Check here whether your qualification is recognized.

  • Personal counselling via 1:1 video call
  • Application preparation and submission
  • Administrative and visa guidance
  • Arrival preparation
  • Access to online seminars
  • Ongoing chat support

What we do with you

Introduction and strategic orientation

In an initial 1:1 video consultation, we:

  • Assess your academic background and identify the appropriate course type and suitable Studienkolleg
  • Explain how the Studienkolleg system works, including course types such as T-course, W-course and M-course
  • Explain the Feststellungsprüfung and the pathway from Studienkolleg to university admission
  • Provide you with an individual checklist outlining the documents required for your application

Our goal is to ensure that you are fully prepared not only for admission to the Studienkolleg, but also for your transition to a Bachelor’s program.

Application preparation and submission

Once you prepare your documents, we:

  • Review and structure your full application file
  • Ensure that your documents meet the relevant formal requirements
  • Complete the necessary application forms
  • Submit your application via the official portal
  • Give you the final application for approval before submission

Administrative and visa guidance

After admission, we guide you through the key administrative steps:

  • Preparation for your visa appointment
  • Guidance on blocked account and financial proof
  • Support in choosing suitable health insurance
  • Overview of residence registration requirements

Arrival preparation

Before your arrival, we support you with practical steps:

  • Guidance on trusted housing platforms
  • Tips for contacting landlords and shared flats
  • Support with opening a bank account
  • Orientation for your arrival and start at the Studienkolleg

Ongoing support

  • Chat support: You can contact us at any time. We respond within 24 hours.
  • Online seminars and community: You receive access to our seminars and community, including topics such as living in Germany, health insurance and banking.

One-time package price

€799

Optional add-on

Language School Package · €90

Optional add-on if you need language preparation first. We help find a suitable course through one of our partner schools in Germany.

How booking and payment work

  1. 1Book a free consultation.
  2. 2Meet us for an initial 1:1 conversation.
  3. 3We confirm whether the package is suitable and explain the next steps.
  4. 4We send you an invoice.
  5. 5You pay the invoice.
  6. 6We begin working on your case after payment.

You do not pay when booking the free consultation.

Transparent pricing with no hidden costs. You remain in control and approve all steps before submission.

Plan ahead

When to contact us?

Preparatory applications and language preparation need time. Contact us early so documents, recognition and language requirements can be checked before deadlines.

Summer semester

Applications commonly close around 15 January. Contact us by mid November.

Winter semester

Applications commonly close around 15 July. Contact us by mid May.