3 steps to study in Germany
Your guide to study in Germany
Depending on what you want to study, there will be a suitable further study option for you. We recommend going through the steps with one of our study advisors as your study choice might have one or more options.
Step 1
Choose your course
Most courses including
- engineering
- IT / computer science
- artificial intelligence
- data science
- science
- biotechnology
- biomedical science
- business
- economics
- and more
Selected university courses such as
- business information systems
- business administration
- applied computer science
TVET courses such as
- hospitality management
- culinary arts
- event management
Choose a suitable pathway to Germany
University Pathway
Academic requirement
STPM
A Level
Australian Year 12
IB Diploma
Mode of study
100% studying at a university
Duration
3 to 3.5 years
Qualification earned
Bachelor’s degree
German proficiency requirement
C1 level (advanced)
Choose from one of the following preparation programmes
Dual System Pathway (Duales Studium)
Academic requirement
STPM
A Level
Australian Year 12
IB Diploma
Mode of study
50% studying at a university
50% on-the-job training at a partner company
Duration
3 to 3.5 years
Qualification earned
Bachelor’s degree
German proficiency requirement
C1 level (advanced)
Choose from one of the following preparation programmes
Dual Vocational Training Pathway
Academic requirement
SPM
IGCSE
Diploma
Mode of study
Duration
3 years
Qualification earned
DVT qualification recognised in Germany, EU countries as well as Austria and Switzerland
German proficiency requirement
B2 level (intermediate)
Choose from one of the following preparation programmes
Join a suitable preparation programme
A Level German Pathway (ALGP)
For SPM/IGCSE leavers
Learn German A1-B1 during A Level and enter university 6 months earlier than the UPP Pathway
Intake
January and July
Duration
18 months (A Level) + 9 months
Location
Kuala Lumpur and Penang
Fast-track University Preparation Programme (FT-UPP)
For students aiming to study English courses or courses that do not require C1 German
- Free qualification check
- Intensive German classes depending on university requirements
- Visa application guidance
- Course guidance and university application
Intake
January and July
Duration
Varies
Location
Petaling Jaya
University Preparation Programme (UPP)
For pre-university leavers
- Free qualification check
- Intensive German classes A1-C1
- German exam (eg. DSH, TestDaF, telc)
- Visa application guidance
- Course guidance and university application
Intake
January and July
Duration
15 months
Location
PJ + Germany
DVT Preparation Programme
For students aiming for the DVT programme (preferably age 30 or below)
- Free qualification check
- Intensive German classes A1-B2
- Visa application guidance
- Job placement and interview with companies
Intake
January, April and July
Duration
8 to 9 months
Location
Petaling Jaya