Pave the way for your STEM studies with the HTW Foundation Courses

… by mastering the German language skills that are crucial for excelling in engineering and technology studies in Germany.

HTW Foundation Courses empower you to:

Elevate your German language proficiency to the required level for your studies.
Cultivate essential soft skills for your academic success.
Navigate the German university system confidently before commencing your studies.
Be part of a vibrant, practice-oriented, and open-minded University of Applied Sciences.
Establish a solid foundation for your future studies and career aspirations.

Join the upcoming HTW Foundation Programme – DSH Preparatory Course starting in April 2025:

Requirements: minimum age 18 years, German language skills at level B2, and a university entrance qualification recognized in Germany
Duration: April 2025 to September 2025 – a comprehensive 20-week programme* including the German Language Examination for University Entrance (DSH) at HTW Berlin
Content: 24 teaching units/week (German lessons at C1 level, DSH-exam preparation, study skills workshops, excursions, insights into student and campus life, and guidance throughout the degree programme application process)
Costs: 2,580 euros
Application: via online form, required documents: passport, university entrance qualification, and proof of language proficiency

*With German language skills at level C1, the programme can also be taken as an 8-week winter school focusing on DSH-preparation only.