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VORsprung – Digital Preparation
for MINT Studies in Germany

Prepare digitally for Engineering, IT, Mathematics & Science studies in Germany

Study from your home country. Learn at your own pace. Enter German universities with confidence.

📚 Course Details
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100% Online

Study from anywhere in the world

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100% Free

No course fees – completely free

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Supported by DAAD

Official German Academic Exchange Service

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Direct Pathway

To German Partner Universities

Who Can Join

Who Is VORsprung For?

You want to study in Germany

Planning to pursue higher education at German universities

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You want to pursue a MINT bachelor's degree

Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, and Technology programs

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Your school qualification is not yet sufficient for direct admission

Need preparatory course or Studienkolleg pathway

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You want to improve your German language

Build language proficiency from basic to advanced levels

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You want to prepare digitally before traveling

Complete preparation online from your home country

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About VORsprung

What Is VORsprung?

VORsprung is an official DAAD online preparation program for future MINT students.

Learn completely from your home country

No need to travel until you're fully prepared

Study at your own pace

Flexible learning schedule that fits your lifestyle

Get support from community managers & weekly online tutors

Continuous guidance throughout your learning journey

Learn with students from across the world

International community of future MINT students

No course fees – completely free

Fully funded by DAAD and German government

Students learning at VORsprung
Course Structure

How VORsprung Works

Complete preparation in two structured phases over 6+ months

Phase 1

Introduction

2 Weeks
  • Platform onboarding
  • Tutor & student introduction
  • Learning orientation
Phase 2

MINT Courses

6 Months

You select 2 subjects from:

Physics
Mathematics
Informatics
Chemistry

You will learn through:

  • Self-paced digital learning
  • Weekly live online tutor sessions
  • Videos, gamified tasks & digital exercises
  • Integrated German language learning (Deutsch Uni-Online)
  • Academic + cultural preparation for Germany
After Completion

What Happens After VORsprung?

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Apply directly to VORsprung partner universities in Germany

Direct admission pathway to multiple German universities without additional entrance exams

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Become academically prepared for MINT bachelor's programs

Strong foundation in Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, and Technology subjects

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Transition smoothly into German higher education

Cultural and academic preparation ensures confidence when starting your studies in Germany

Requirements

Eligibility Requirements

You must have:

A school certificate that allows application to a Studienkolleg

Secondary school completion certificate recognized by German authorities

A German language certificate, such as:

TestDaF 3 DSD I / DSD I PRO Goethe-Zertifikat B1 telc Deutsch B1 School certificate (German medium) Language school certificates DSH 1 (refugees in Germany)

Additional Requirements

Documents in German or English

All certificates must be in German or English language

A Laptop or PC

Required for online classes and digital learning

A Stable Internet Connection

Reliable internet for live sessions and coursework

13 Partner Universities

VORsprung Partner Universities

Official partner institutions accepting VORsprung program graduates

Bergische Universität Wuppertal

Wuppertal, NRW

BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg

Brandenburg

Hochschule Bielefeld (HSBI)

Bielefeld, NRW

Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes (htw saar)

Saarland

Hochschule Hamm-Lippstadt

NRW

Hochschule Niederrhein

NRW

Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn

Bonn, NRW

Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Bochum, NRW

Technische Hochschule Georg Agricola

Bochum, NRW

Universität Bielefeld

Bielefeld, NRW

Universität Siegen

Siegen, NRW

Universität zu Köln

Cologne, NRW

Westfälische Hochschule Gelsenkirchen Bocholt Recklinghausen

NRW

View All VORsprung Programs
Application Info

Intakes & Application

Join VORsprung program - Two intakes every year

VORsprung Intakes

April Intake

Spring Semester

Available

August Intake

Fall Semester

Available

How to Apply for Vorsprung

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Submit Your Details

Fill out the short form on bachelorsingermany.com with your academic information and documents.

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Our Team Reviews Your Profile

We check your eligibility and select the correct Vorsprung track (T / M / W / G).

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We File Your Application

The bachelorsingermany.com admissions team prepares and submits your complete Vorsprung application on your behalf.

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Receive Your Offer

We coordinate with the institution and update you once your admission decision is issued.

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Visa & Next Steps

Our team supports you with enrollment, blocked account, insurance, and visa documentation.

Trust & Authority

Official Trust & Authority

VORsprung is organized by:

DAAD – German Academic Exchange Service

Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst

World's largest funding organization for international academic exchange
Supporting over 100,000 students and researchers annually

Supported by

Federal Foreign Office of Germany

Auswärtiges Amt

Official Government Support

This is a government-backed academic preparation initiative.

Verified Program
Quality Assured
Officially Recognized

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