Studienstart International offers students the optimal preparation for their degree programme.
Students from non-EU countries applying for human medicine, dentistry or neuroscience, begin their studies at the University of Cologne with the one-semester programme "Studienstart International".

The one-semester programme is comprised of:

• initial courses in the primary area of study
• learning skills classes
• supplementary German language classes (following a placement test)
• subject-specific German language courses
• an orientation series
• intercultural awareness classes

Features:

• a faculty- or discipline-specific programme
• content that is tightly linked to the degree programme
• excellent preparation for the chosen degree programme
• successful completion of Studienstart International allows admission to a regular course of study
• a highly customised schedule tailored to each individual student

This is supplemented by:

• information prior to your arrival via the UKI online information portal
• a team/buddy programme
• a welcome event
• excursions
• extra counseling and academic support organized by the ZIB Med

Our Application-Guide provides information about the documents you need to submit and the application deadlines.

More information about the program "Studienstart International" and how to enroll can be found here.