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From SPM or IGCSE to studying in Austria and Germany

For many students, studying overseas is about more than just getting a degree.

You want to experience life in another country, meet people from around the world, gain international work experience and, hopefully, start your career overseas after graduation.

But popular study destinations can be expensive. And even after graduating, finding a job and staying on can be another challenge.

Austria and Germany offer another option. You can get a quality education with relatively low tuition fees, while gaining the opportunity to build your career in Europe after graduation.

The Express European Pathway (EEP) helps SPM and IGCSE students take that first step towards studying and building a future in Austria or Germany.

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Express European Pathway (EEP) overview: Your pathway from Malaysia to Germany or Austria

Study duration

12 to 17 months

Offered in

Kuala Lumpur

Intake

January

Academic requirement

Completed SPM or IGCSE with 5 credits, inclusive of Mathematics and Physics

Your journey to Europe, made simpler

Finish SPM or IGCSE

Complete your SPM or IGCSE and meet the academic requirements.

Typically: 5 credits, including Mathematics and Physics.

Prepare in Malaysia

(12 to 17 months)

You’ll work on:

  • Mathematics and Physics
  • German language
  • University preparation
  • Course and university selection
  • Application guidance

Choose your university

Explore suitable Bachelor’s programmes in Austria or Germany based on your interests and university requirements.

Bachelor's degree in Germany or Austria

(3 – 3.5 years)

Continue your Bachelor’s degree at a partner university in Austria and Germany:

  • FH Upper Austria
  • Deggendorf Institute of Technology

Further study or work in Austria or Germany

Austrian university graduates can extend their stay for up to 12 months while German university graduates can stay up to 18 months to search for a job.

You want more than a degree

You want to:

Live in another country

Experience a different culture and way of life

Get a quality education

Study at a European university with a practical, industry-focused approach

Gain real experience

Take part in internships, projects and part-time work while you’re studying

Explore an international career

After graduation, stay and look for work in Europe

But getting there can be expensive. That’s why it’s worth looking beyond the usual study destinations.

What if Europe could be your alternative?

Austria and Germany give you another option for studying overseas.

You can find practical, industry-focused Bachelor’s programmes, opportunities to gain work experience and a pathway to explore your career in Europe after graduation.

You can start your journey right here in Malaysia.

That’s what the Express European Pathway is designed for.

A faster, more affordable way to study in Europe

The Express European Pathway is a 12 to 17 month preparation programme in Malaysia for students who have completed SPM or IGCSE and want to continue their studies in Austria or Germany.

Instead of trying to figure everything out on your own, you’ll spend your preparation period getting ready for the things that matter:

Get academically ready

Build the foundation you’ll need for your chosen degree.

Learn German

Start from beginner level and work towards the level required for your chosen course.

Explore your options

Find out what you can study and which universities may be suitable for you.

Get help with your application

Get guidance as you prepare and apply for university.

Prepare for life overseas

Get guidance on visas, accommodation, pre-departure and settling in.

Why Austria and Germany?

Because studying overseas doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune.

Here’s an overview of how much you will need to budget to study in Austria and Germany:

FH Upper Austria

Tuition fee: €726.72/semester

Student union fee: €26.20/semester

Estimated cost of living: €875/month

Estimated total to complete your studies: RM150,000 to RM180,000

TH Deggendorf

Tuition fee: €500/semester

Student union fee: €82/semester

Estimated cost of living: €950/month

Estimated total to complete your studies: RM190,000 to RM220,000

What can I study after EEP?

The pathway can lead towards a range of Bachelor’s degree options.

Here’s a list we compiled, but you should check the university’s page for an updated list of courses.

  • Artificial Intelligence Solutions
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Global Sales and Marketing
  • Innovation, Product & Engineering Management
  • Media Technology and Design
  • Agricultural technology and management
  • Applied Energy Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Automation Engineering
  • Bio- and Environmental Technology
  • Civil Engineering
  • Food Technology and Nutrition
  • Lightweight Design and Composite Materials
  • Materials and Process Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Product Design and Technical Communication
  • Sustainable Solutions
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Building Products and Processes
  • Energy Systems Engineering
  • Electromobility, Autonomous Driving and Mobile Robotics
  • Health Informatics
  • Industrial Engineering
  • International Management
  • International Tourism Management / Health and Medical Tourism
  • Applied Computer Science
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Business Informatics
  • Construction Management
  • Civil and Construction Engineering
  • Cyber Security
  • Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
  • Electromobility, Autonomous Driving and Mobile Robotics
  • Engineering Physics
  • Sustainable Systems Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Interdisciplinary Engineering Sciences
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechatronics
  • Media Technology
  • Software Design
  • Technical Design
Explore your options

Must I learn German?

Yes, but you don’t need to know German before joining the Express European Pathway.

German language preparation is part of the programme, so you can start learning while you’re still in Malaysia.

And depending on your chosen degree, you can explore English-taught or German-taught programmes.

So you can work towards your European degree and your German skills at the same time.

Get more than a degree

Get experience too

One of the biggest reasons to study overseas is the experience you gain along the way.

At our partner universities, learning isn’t only about sitting in lectures.

Depending on your programme, you may get opportunities for:

Hands-on projects

Put what you’ve learnt into practice

Internships

Experience what it’s like to work in a real company

Industry projects

Work on practical and relevant projects which are connected to the industry

Part-time work

Students can work up to 20 hours per week

International exposure

Study, live and work alongside people from different countries.

Because when you graduate, you want more than a degree on your CV.

Your experience helps give you an edge.

And what happens after your Bachelor's?

Work in Europe

After graduation, you can stay for up to 12 months in Austria or 18 months in Germany to look for a job.

Of course, finding a job isn’t guaranteed. Your opportunities will depend on your qualifications, skills, language ability, the job market and the immigration rules that apply to you.

And here’s something you will probably want to know.

FH Upper Austria reports a 99% graduate employment rate.

Of course, that doesn’t mean every student is guaranteed a job.

But it does give you an idea of how strongly the university focuses on preparing students for employment.

Another option is to further your studies. Since Austria and Germany are both in the EU, you can also explore opportunities to continue your studies in other EU countries.

On top of that, you’re not limited to one university. You can also explore other public universities across Austria and Germany, giving you more options for your next step.

Moving overseas is a big step

Moving overseas sounds exciting.

But it can also be a little scary.

Where will you stay?

How do you apply for your residence permit?

What happens when you arrive?

What about your bank account and insurance?

That’s where we come in.

  • University and course selection
  • Academic preparation
  • German language classes
  • Application guidance
  • Visa guidance
  • Accommodation guidance
  • Pre-departure preparation
  • Intercultural preparation
  • Travel preparation
  • Airport transfer
  • Residence permit guidance
  • Bank account
  • Insurance
  • On-the-ground support

From Malaysia to Europe, we’ll help you take it one step at a time.

Is this the right pathway for you?

The Express European Pathway could be a good option if you:

  • Have completed SPM or IGCSE
  • Want to study overseas
  • Want to experience life in Europe
  • Want to gain international work experience
  • Are interested in building a career overseas
  • Want a more affordable alternative to other study destinations
  • Are willing to learn German

Ready to see where your SPM and IGCSE can take you? 

Talk to a study advisor

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. There’s an additional requirement though. Your IELTS should be 5.0 or better to join EEP, and IELTS 6.0 or better to apply to the university.

Students will need to take 15 subjects over the first 12 months.

Here’s the list:

  • Engineering Mathematics 1, 2 and 3
  • Physics 1 and 2
  • German A1 and A2
  • Programming Logic and Techniques
  • Service Learning
  • Character Formation
  • Study skills with AI
  • English for Academic Purposes
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Personal Professional Development
  • Digital Literacy and Ethics

Students who want to study a German-taught course can continue to German B1 and B2.

No. EEP includes German language preparation, starting from beginner level.

Yes, there are English-taught Bachelor’s options.

For example, at FH Upper Austria, you can study the following courses in English:

  • Artificial Intelligence Solutions
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Global Sales and Marketing
  • Innovation, Product & Engineering Management
  • Media Technology and Design

No. EEP prepares you for university and provides application guidance, but the final admission decision is made by the university.

Having said that, we do our best to give you a good chance of getting accepted. After all, 100% of our students have successfully received an acceptance so far.

Yes, you can work part-time for up to 20 hours a week.

Yes! After studying in Germany or Austria, there are great career opportunities, especially for professionals such as engineers.

Best of all, graduates can stay in Germany for up to 18 months or Austria for up to 12 months to look for a job.

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