{"id":38933,"date":"2023-06-13T13:51:19","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T11:51:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.zdv.uni-mainz.de\/studium\/studienkolleg\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T08:00:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T06:00:30","slug":"studienkolleg","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\/en\/your-application\/applying-with-international-certificates\/studienkolleg\/","title":{"rendered":"Studienkolleg"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/jgu-base-pageheader>\n\n\n
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Have you applied to study at JGU, but the review of your international certificates indicated a requirement to take an assessment test before beginning your studies? Then visit the Studienkolleg<\/strong> of the International Preparatory and Language Center (ISSK) to prepare for your assessment test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also find information on the additional assessment test<\/a><\/strong> or the external<\/strong> additional assessment test<\/strong><\/a> here.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-anchornavigation>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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First, you need recognition of your international certificates<\/a>. Your certificate of recognition must include the phrase \u201cWe confirm university admission after passing the assessment test (Feststellungspr\u00fcfung)\u201d<\/strong> in order for you to be able to take part in the Studienkolleg. The certificate of recognition is issued by JGU. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n\n

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If you fulfill the requirements, you can use your certificate of recognition to apply for the Studienkolleg in Mainz<\/a>. Begin by finding out what relevant focus courses<\/a> are offered.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/jgu-base-section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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When applying for the Studienkolleg, you will need to choose a focus course. You can find out which focus course you need for your desired subject through JGU\u2019s degree descriptions<\/a> under \u201capplication information\u201d or the admissions office of the universities or the higher education institutions you want to study at after the Studienkolleg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n\n

The following focus courses are available:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focus course at the ISSK<\/th>Subjects taught at the ISSK<\/th>Subjects tested as part of the
admission examination at the ISSK<\/th>		Examinations in the assessment test
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S\/G course

Field of study:
Degree programs in languages (S course), humanities,
arts, and social sciences
(G course)<\/td>		German
Social Studies
History
Fundamentals in the Humanities<\/td>		Fundamentals
in the
Social Sciences<\/td>		German
Social Studies
History
Fundamentals in the
Humanities<\/td><\/tr>
M course

Field of study:
Medical and
biology-related degree programs<\/td>		German
Mathematics
Physics
Biology
Chemistry<\/td>		Biology
Mathematics<\/td>		German
Mathematics
Physics
Biology
Chemistry<\/td><\/tr>
T course\/TI course

Field of study:
Degree programs in technology, mathematics, and
the natural sciences
(except biology-related degree programs)<\/td>		German
Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics
Computer Science<\/td>		Mathematics<\/td>German
Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics
Computer Science<\/td><\/tr>
W course\/WW course

Field of study:
Degree programs related to
economics and the
social sciences<\/td>		German
Economics

Social Studies
Mathematics<\/td>		Mathematics<\/td>German
Mathematics
Business and Economics
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The Studienkolleg does not take place in parallel to the academic calendar, but rather at slightly different times.
Fall term<\/strong>: If you apply for the winter semester, you will be enrolled in the ongoing summer semester. Classes begin mid-August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring term<\/strong>: If you apply for the summer semester, you will be enrolled in the ongoing winter semester. Classes begin mid-February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Winter semester:
Mid-March to May 15<\/strong>
Summer semester:
Mid-September to November 15 (one-time suspension of processing from November 1 through November 8, 2026)<\/strong>
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Please note that you will need a final certificate of recognition<\/strong> issued by JGU when you enroll. Make sure you have enough time to obtain it if you used a temporary certificate for your application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

If your application is successful, we will upload your official letter of admission online. It will contain all of the information you need regarding when and where the admission examination<\/strong> will take place.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Have you already passed the assessment test but the focus does not match your desired subject? In this case, you can take an additional assessment test in the focus area you need.
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Winter semester:
Mid-June to July 15<\/strong>
Summer semester:
Mid-December to January 15<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In addition to the certificate of recognition from JGU, we require the certificate from your assessment test<\/strong> for the application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-alertbox>\n\n\n

If your application is successful, we will upload your official letter of admission online. It will contain all of the information you need regarding when and where the examination will take place.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

You can also take the assessment test without attending the Studienkolleg. The assessment test is challenging.<\/strong> You should only apply for the external assessment test if you cannot<\/strong> attend the Studienkolleg for personal reasons or have failed the admission examination for the Studienkolleg with no option to re-sit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Winter semester:
Mid-March to May 15<\/strong>
Summer semester:
Mid-September to November 15 (one-time suspension of processing from November 1 through November 8, 2026)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
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In addition to the certificate of recognition from JGU, we require proof of German language proficiency (at least at the C1 level)<\/strong> for your application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

If your application is successful, we will upload your official letter of admission online. It will contain all of the information you need regarding when and where the examination will take place.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/jgu-base-section>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Information for applicants to the Studienkolleg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To receive a place in the Studienkolleg, you will need to apply successfully<\/strong> and also pass the admission examination<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-heading>\n\n\n\n

Winter semester: in June<\/strong>
Summer semester: in December<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will inform you of the exact date of your admission examination in your official letter of admission<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note:<\/p>\n\n\n\n