Ask Germany4Students | Studienkolleg in Germany |Difference between public and private Studienkolleg

Studienkolleg in Germany can be completed in German public universities or private institutes. International students whose school leaving certificate is not equivalent to the German school leaving certificate are required to complete Studienkolleg in Germany. Studienkolleg in Germany can be completed in 6 months duration or in one year duration. If international students choose to apply for Studienkolleg in Germany in a public university, they have to go through the application process of a public university. They must not apply directly at Studienkolleg in Germany rather they have to apply to the German public university. Studienkolleg in German public university has an entrance exam. If the students passes the entrance exam of public Studienkolleg, only then one can start at public Studienkolleg in Germany. If an international student in Germany is admitted at a public Studienkolleg, then the international student gets student status, which allows the international students in Germany to get accommodation in German public university hostel. Studienkolleg in Germany can also be completed at a private Studienkolleg institute. At private Studienkolleg institute there is no entrance exam, so the whole application process of German public university studienkolleg can be saved. However, the Studienkolleg in German private institute is paid but the international students can save time. Private Studienkolleg in Germany are not entitiled to conduct final exam of Studienkolleg. International Students who complete their Studienkolleg in a private Studienkolleg institute, have to take their final FSP exam at a German public university.