How to apply
applications / faQs
go to our website and click on “apply
online”. the application process takes only
three steps!
1. fill out the online application form
2. upload your supporting documents
(certiicates and transcripts)
3. pay the application fee (credit
card or bank transfer)
documents needed for your
application
a complete application consists of:
- passport
- secondary school certiicates and
transcripts (in original language and as
legally attested translations to german
or english)
- up to three diferent university and study
program choices; at least one needs to
be a university of applied sciences
if you attended a university before or
hold a (german and/or english) language
certiicate, please also hand in:
- university certiicates and transcripts (in
original language and as legally attested
translations to german or english)
- Language certiicate:
. for german programs: testdaf, telc,
dsH, or goethe examination certiicate
. for the english program: ieLts or toefL
general requirements for
- no admission exam
- requirements Bachelor:
. secondary school graduation
certiicate (usually 12 years)
. minimum 50 % of the overall possible
points
- requirements master:
. Bachelor degree in the desired area of
study at an accredited university
. gpa that converts to at least 2,5 in the
german grading scale
- german programs (Bachelor and
master):
. german language proiciency is preparation programs
usually not required*
. if you already hold a german certiicate
this will shorten your program for university studies
- english program (Bachelor):
. toefL iBt 80 or ieLts 6.5 in germany
*note: some countries require a B1 certiicate when
you apply for a visa. please check with your local © matthewleesdixon | www.istockphoto.com
german embassy.
BIC Admissions Oice
| Engineering
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phone: +49 30 2332267-10 | Information Technology (IT)
skype: berlin-international-college | Natural Sciences
email: info@berlin-international-college.de
| Architecture
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| Communication Sciences
administrative oice & postal address
| Business
Berlin international College | Warschauer
straße 32 | 10243 Berlin | germany
Why studying in germany
is a good idea
- germany is one of the few countries
that does not demand tuition fees for
university studies; only semester fee
BiC preparation programs BiC partner universities
international applicants (non-eu) need to
do a preparation program before they can
start their university studies in germany. Kiel
all courses include a six week intensive
math+ course incl. scientiic work.
Wilhelmshaven

of 50 – 200 euro per semester, for all courses include a secured study place at oldenburg BiC (Berlin)

free public transport, free access to one of our partner universities.

university sports, cheaper prices for Hamm magdeburg
meals at the university canteen, and for Bachelor applicants we ofer: soest
many other savings Bad sooden- Chemnitz

- studying and living in germany is

1 PPS FSP meschede
allendorf

- german language courses (0 - C1),

cheaper and more afordable than other start from any german level schweinfurt
countries like the uK, or the netherlands - subject courses (studienkolleg) Würzburg nürnberg
- germany is the country with the most - final exam: feststellungsprüfung (fsp)
private scholarship organizations - Course duration: 8 – 18 months stuttgart

- Becoming a german engineer or it 2 PPS TestAS freiburg

specialist comes with a high reputation - german language courses (0 - C1),

- innovative engineering and it sectors
- Big brands: Basf, siemens, vW, or BmW
- germany is demanding engineers and it
specialists
- ater your studies, you can search for a
job in germany for up to 18 months
germany is a very welcoming, multi-
cultural country, which ofers you excellent
education, bright working prospects, and a
brilliant future.
start from any german level
- subject courses (studienkolleg)
- final exam: in-house exam, testas exam
- Course duration: 8 – 18 months
3 PPS English
- subject courses (studienkolleg)
entirely
in english taught in
- final exam: in-house exam english!
- Course duration: 8 months
for master applicants we ofer:
4 PP
- german language courses (0 - C1),
start from any german level
- Course duration: 4 – 12 months
Exact schedules, deadlines, and tuition
fees for all programs can be found on BIC’s
website.
- diploma university of applied sciences
Bad sooden-allendorf
- Chemnitz university of technology
- albert-Ludwigs university freiburg
- university of applied sciences Hamm-
Lippstadt
- Kiel university of applied sciences
- magdeburg-stendal university of applied
sciences
- south Westphalia university of applied
sciences (meschede / soest)
- nuremberg institute of technology
- university of stuttgart
- Jade university of applied sciences
(Wilhelmshaven / oldenburg)
- university of applied sciences Würzburg-
schweinfurt
What we offer – BIC Program Options
BIC specializes in preparing international prospective students like you to study and succeed in German
technical and Business degree programs.

For bachelor applicants we offer:

 This program includes

1) PPS FSP:

o intensive German language courses (30 hours per week),

o the Studienkolleg course, preparing you for the Feststellungsprüfung (FSP),
o a six week intensive Math+ course incl. scientific working,

 You can join the course from any German language level (none to C1)
o as well as a study place at one of our partner universities of applied sciences.

 The length of the program, as well as the price for the program varies according to the German
language level you hold before course start
o Course duration: 8 – 18 months
o Course price: 8,690 – 15,350 Euro

2) PPS TestAS:
 This program includes
o intensive German language courses (30 hours per week),
o the Studienkolleg course, preparing you for an in-house exam,
o a six week intensive Math+ course incl. scientific working,
o as well as a study place at University of Applied Sciences Hamm-Lippstadt.
 You can join the course from any German language level (none to C1)
 The length of the program, as well as the price for the program varies according to the
German language level you hold before course start
o Course duration: 8 – 18 months
o Course price: 8,690 – 15,350 Euro
 Before course start or latest before start of the university studies you need to take the
TestAS, a central standardised aptitude test for foreign students
 Taking the FSP is not necessary with this program
3) PPS English:
 This program is entirely taught in English language
 It includes
o the Studienkolleg course, preparing you for an in-house exam,
o the intensive Math+ course incl. scientific working, which is included in the curricula
of the Studienkolleg course,
o as well as a study place at University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt.
 Course duration: 8 months
 Course price: 8,690 Euro
 Before course start or latest before start of the university studies, you need to take the
TOEFL or IELTS
 Taking the FSP is not necessary with this program

For master applicants we offer:

4) PP:
 This program includes
o intensive German language courses (30 hours per week),
o a six week intensive Math+ course incl. scientific working,
o as well as a study place at one of our partner universities.
 You can join the course from any German language level (none to C1);
 The length of the program, as well as the price for the program varies according to the
German language level you hold before course start
o Course duration: 4 – 12 months
o Course price: 3,090 – 7,890 Euro
 Taking the FSP is not necessary with this program
How to apply – our online application tool
To apply for a BIC Preparation Program please use our website. Check which specific degrees are of
interest for you – using the search tool on the right-hand side or looking at the six study fields on top of
the page. Once you know the partner universities you would like to apply to, click on Apply Online –
the green button on the right or click on this link http://www.berlin-international-college.de/en/online-
application.html. The application process takes only three steps!
1. Fill out the Online Application Form
2. Upload your supporting documents (certificates and transcripts)
3. Pay the application fee (credit card or bank transfer)

Documents needed for your application

A complete application consists of:
 Passport,
 Secondary school certificates and transcripts (in original language and as legally attested
translations to German or English),
 Payment of 174 Euro application fee (via credit card online or bank transfer, see bank transfer
details below).
 Please provide us with up to three different university and study program choices of which at
least one needs to be a university of applied sciences (please fill in the choices in the online
form).

If you attended a university before or have proof of (German/English) language, please also hand in:
 University certificates and transcripts (in original language and as legally attested translations to
German or English),
 Proof of language level:
o For German preparation program: TestDaF, telc, DSH or Goethe certificates
o For English preparation program (only possible with University Würzburg-Schweinfurt):
IELTS or TOEFL.

Application fee payment

You can pay your application fee within the application process online through credit card.
If you wish to pay the application fee by bank transfer please wire 174 Euro (plus transfer and/or
exchange fee) to the following account:

Account holder: BIC Berlin International College GmbH

Bank: Deutsche Bank
Reference: Application fees for (Please include your name here)
IBAN: DE 16 480 700 240 377032800
SWIFT: DEUT DE DBBIE
General tips for applications / FAQs
There is no admission exam for BIC. The University Application Service for international Students (uni-
assist) will test your documents individually.
According to uni-assist, the general requirement for Bachelor degree programs is a secondary school
graduation (at least 12 years in total) with minimum 50 % of the overall possible points and a
specialization in the desired area of study.
For Master degree programs, you need a bachelor degree in the desired area of study.
German language proficiency is not required, since you will take language classes as part of our German
preparation program.
For our English preparation program PPS English, your IELTS or TOEFL points have to reflect your ability
to follow the classes.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, applicants need to pay the application fee of 174
Euro first. Only then, applications can be processed or questions regarding an application can be
answered.

Please direct problems and questions regarding your application to the BIC Admissions team at
info@berlin-international-college.de.
We are looking forward to your application!