"Studienkolleg" alternative: Studying without a direct university entrance qualification

Step 1: Choose your degree programme

"Social Work", “Management of Social Services” or “Gerontology”, “Society, Sustainability and Social Innovation”, "Education Management" or Teacher Education - you will find the right Bachelor's degree programme for your studies in Germany in the range of courses offered by the University of Vechta!

The "Studienkolleg" alternative can be completed for all of our admission-free Bachelor's degree programmes. All Bachelor's degree programmes are currently admission-free, with the exception of the partial degree programmes German Studies and "Sachunterricht" (general sciences for primary schools) in the "Bachelor Combined Studies".

Step 2: Individual advice

We offer personalised and individual advice.

Simply send us your desired study programme and your school certificates in German or English by email or (if you are already in Germany) arrange a personal consultation appointment!

We will then discuss the next steps and formalities with you in detail.

Step 3: Enrolment as a preparatory student

Participants in the "Studienkolleg" alternative are enrolled as preparatory students (or alternatively as guest students if desired). We will of course support you with the enrolment process.

Enrolment as a preparatory student allows prospective students who are not yet in Germany to apply for a visa.

Step 4: Attending the "Studienkolleg" alternative

As a student in the "Studienkolleg" alternative, you will study two modules from your chosen degree programme. In order to be admitted to the Bachelor's degree programme, you must successfully complete these two modules with an examination. These modules can later be credited towards your degree programme!

You will also attend courses on academic work and study techniques so that you are well prepared for your degree programme.

At the same time, you should acquire a recognised German language certificate for university admission (if you do not already have one). Tip: We offer various preparatory language courses!

Step 5: Enrolment in the Bachelor's degree programme

If you complete the two modules from your chosen degree programme with a good or very good result, you can be admitted directly to the Bachelor's degree programme without any further conditions.

If you complete the modules with an adequate or sufficient result, you will initially be enrolled in a "trial course" in your chosen degree programme (conditional admission). You must complete modules totalling at least 30 credit points by the end of the second semester. You will then be enrolled without any further conditions.

The application for the Bachelor's degree programme (permanent and temporary enrolment) is made via our online portal.

Support for (prospective) students

The International Office team supports participants in the "Studienkolleg" alternative and students individually and provides advice on issues such as study organisation, accommodation, health insurance, looking for part-time jobs or applying for the "Deutschlandstipendium" scholarship.