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DHBW Bridge-Year DHBW Bridge-Year

Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University Heidenheim • Heidenheim an der Brenz

Teaching language
  • German
  • English
Date(s)
  • 1 September 2024 - 31 August 2025 (Registration deadline of course provider: 31 March 2024)
Description/content

Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University Heidenheim offers a programme called the "Bridge-Year". The Bridge-Year will help international students to prepare for studying in Germany at DHBW (Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg - Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University).

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  • Language training
    • Block I Courses A1 and A2 (beginners) with a total of 400 hours
    • Block II Courses B1 and B2 (intermediate) with a total of 300 hours
    • Block III Preparation for C1 Telc Test (German language proficiency test) with a total of 300 hours
  • Intercultural training
    • Germany and the Germans - Overview of German history
    • "Typically German" - German culture and society
  • Training for job applications
  • Study preparation courses such as mathematics, physics, academic work, and presentation skills
  • Possible internship/work placement at one of our cooperating companies
  • Excursions, site visits to local companies, social events, and other extra-curricular activities
Course components
  • Subject-specific preparation
  • General preparation for studies
  • Preparation for academic working methods
  • Intercultural training
  • Orientation "Living in Germany"
  • Excursions
  • Language course
Further information on the language course / language courses

No previous knowledge required

Recognised language exams offered (e.g. DSH, TestDaF, TOEFL)
Yes
Average number of hours per week
25
Do course participants have student status?
No
Does this course involve taking the university entrance examination or does the course specifically prepare students for this examination?
No
Preparation for degree programmes
  • Bachelor's degree
Preparation for subject groups
  • Engineering
  • Law, Economics and Social Sciences
Further information on subsequent admission to degree programmes/guaranteed admission

In order to study at DHBW as a foreign student, you will need to provide proof of German language skills (for example a C1 Telc certificate), a school leaving certificate equivalent to the German Abitur, and a training contract with one of our cooperating companies. During the Bridge-Year Programme, we will provide training for the C1 Telc exam and support you in the application procedure with our cooperating companies.

Integrated internships

The key feature of the so-called dual study concept is that students regularly switch from their academic studies at the university to practical training at their workplace training provider, the so-called corporate partner. An internship during the BY programme cannot be guaranteed but participants will be supported in the application process for an internship with our corporate partners.

Average number of participants per group/course
20
Costs

3,500 EUR

This price includes
  • Course fees for language course
  • Accompanying programme
  • Course fees
Further information regarding the price

First instalment on admission, remainder end of May - charges will be deducted from participants' bank accounts

Academic admission requirements

University entrance qualification for German universities (secondary school leaving certificate)

Language requirements

The programme is directed at foreign students with little or no knowledge of the German language. English language skills at B2 level are required.

Do applicants require a higher education entrance qualification recognised in Germany?
Yes
Do applicants have to have already been admitted to a study programme at your university?
No
Submit application to

Postal:
Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Heidenheim
International Office
Marienstr. 20
89518 Heidenheim
Germany

E-mail:
ulrike.hirsch@dhbw-heidenheim.de

Is accommodation organised?
The organiser helps participants look for accommodation.
Accommodation

DHBW can help with organising housing for the programme participants. Accommodation is available in private rooms for approx. 450 EUR per month.

Is a social and leisure programme offered?
Yes
Description of social and leisure programme

Excursions, site visits to local companies, social events, and other extra-curricular activities

Free internet access
Yes
Support in visa matters
Yes
Pick-up service from train station/airport
No

Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University Heidenheim

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