Have you come to Germany as a refugee, and would you like to prepare for studying at the University of Konstanz or elsewhere? During the orientation semester and before you even enrol, you can attend individual courses and earn a certificate of attendance or even take the respective exams.
Who can join the orientation semester?
The orientation semester is perfect for prospective students who:
· have German or English skills at level B2 or above
· have a direct university entrance qualification
· still have to wait another one or two semesters before they can enrol
· would like to enhance their language skills and prepare for a study programme by taking part in relevant courses
· would like to get to know different study programmes
Further advantages and services
During the orientation semester, participants can:
· complete performance assessments to earn ECTS credits that can be recognized for their studies.
· get their own university email account in order to use, for example, the ILIAS learning platform and the WLAN/Wi-Fi on campus.
· get a free library card in order to access all of the Library's media.
· use university facilities (canteen, university sports, etc.)
How to register
In order to register
· you make an appointment with the coordination Studying in Asylum to talk about your plans and set your goals for the orientation semester.
Please bring along your ID, your documentation of German and/or English skills at level B2 or higher (certificate) and your certificates and transcripts of record from school and previous study times at university if applicable along with a translation in either German or English. If you are unable to provide some of these documents, contact us anyway and let us know. Please book an appoinmtent early enough before the application deadline, ideally latest three weeks before. The application deadlines are 15th March for the summer semester and 15th September for the winter semester.
· Hand in your application online via ZEUS. Please choose "Vorstudium für Geflüchtete" from the list of study programs.
· As soon as you receive a letter of admission, please pay the semester fee (currently € 179 per semester).
· Make an appointment with the students' advisor of "your" department(s) and get their "ok" for the courses you would like to attend during the orientation semester. This information will be included in a written learning agreement by the department.
· You will then receive a student ID card, and can attend the corresponding courses and enjoy all the aforementioned advantages.
Each person can complete up to two orientation semesters. If you would like to re-register at the end of the first semester for a second one, please make a new appointment with the coordinator for refugee students. Please note that taking part in an orientation semester does not guarantee admission to a study program.