WEBVTT 00:00:03.240 --> 00:00:07.990 What is the purpose of Niedersächsisches Studienkolleg? 00:00:08.740 --> 00:00:18.840 Studienkolleg prepares foreign students who want to study in Germany for their desired degree course. 00:00:18.840 --> 00:00:34.490 Our applicants have a university-entrance diploma in their home country but must meet further requirements to take up their studies here. 00:00:34.490 --> 00:00:44.429 We offer a variety of courses that students can choose depending on the field of study they later want to pursue. 00:00:44.429 --> 00:00:48.659 The M-course prepares students for degree courses such as medicine, biology, and related fields. 00:00:48.659 --> 00:01:03.399 The T-course is for technical studies, W for social and economic sciences, G for humanities, and S for language studies. 00:01:04.010 --> 00:01:08.020 What are the prerequisites to enroll at Studienkolleg? 00:01:08.899 --> 00:01:12.439 Students cannot apply to Studienkolleg directly. 00:01:12.439 --> 00:01:17.739 They must apply via a university - or university of applied sciences - 00:01:17.739 --> 00:01:26.939 in Lower Saxony that will verify that the student’s school leaving certificate is equivalent to a German university entrance qualification. 00:01:26.939 --> 00:01:42.099 If this is not the case, they are admitted only on condition that they first attend Studienkolleg. 00:01:42.099 --> 00:01:47.060 In order to do so, they need to present the university entrance qualification of their home country 00:01:47.060 --> 00:01:54.280 and have a command of the German language - at least at level B1, preferably B2. 00:01:54.280 --> 00:02:06.900 Studienkolleg basically closes the gap between foreign graduation diplomas and German university entry requirements. 00:02:07.450 --> 00:02:11.800 From which countries do Studienkolleg’s students come? 00:02:12.500 --> 00:02:17.095 Literally from all over the world, except Europe. 00:02:17.095 --> 00:02:22.095 Currently, students from 45 nations study at Studienkolleg. 00:02:22.095 --> 00:02:32.095 There are many Vietnamese and Syrian students in Hannover but also Iranians, 00:02:32.095 --> 00:02:42.820 people from Central and South America, and Africa. We have 15 students from Nepal alone. 00:02:43.320 --> 00:02:47.620 How does Studienkolleg work? 00:02:48.220 --> 00:02:58.715 After passing the entry exam, students usually spend two semesters at Studienkolleg – about 10 months altogether. 00:02:58.715 --> 00:03:08.850 Students must have the required grades to advance to the second semester. 00:03:08.850 --> 00:03:18.185 Once they pass the final assessment test, they are free to study at any university or university of applied sciences in Germany. 00:03:19.005 --> 00:03:22.885 Which tests and exams must students pass at Studienkolleg? 00:03:23.450 --> 00:03:28.125 The entry exam tests the students’ German skills. 00:03:28.125 --> 00:03:38.625 Those who do not intend to study languages, or the humanities must also take a math test. 00:03:38.625 --> 00:03:46.885 Throughout the two semesters there are written exams in all subjects – usually two per semester. 00:03:46.885 --> 00:03:55.885 But the students’ oral performance is just as important and affects their grades. 00:03:55.885 --> 00:04:05.085 The final assessment exam consists of three written exams and, in some cases, an oral exam. 00:04:06.150 --> 00:04:09.990 What are the benefits of studying at Studienkolleg? 00:04:10.750 --> 00:04:18.900 First and foremost, that students enhance their language skills. 00:04:18.900 --> 00:04:24.700 Most have a sound knowledge of German when they get here, but in only 1 year 00:04:24.700 --> 00:04:28.475 they must be fluent enough to master their studies at a German university. 00:04:28.475 --> 00:04:32.775 Subject-specific and methodological knowledge is just as important – 00:04:32.775 --> 00:04:36.685 our students therefore also receive further training in the subjects they later want to study. 00:04:36.685 --> 00:04:48.820 In addition, we note our students‘ immense personal development and how much they get out of this year – 00:04:48.820 --> 00:04:57.550 they make friends, contacts and build networks that accompany and support them throughout their later studies. 00:04:58.350 --> 00:05:02.350 What options do students have after graduating from Studienkolleg? 00:05:02.900 --> 00:05:06.720 Most importantly, they can finally study at a German university. 00:05:06.720 --> 00:05:12.650 Some may decide to start vocational training instead, but whatever they choose – 00:05:12.650 --> 00:05:22.870 stay in Germany or go back to their home countries, they have built bridges and important connections that last.