Wildau Foundation Year Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau

Wildau Foundation Year (WFY) is a one-year or a one-and-a-half-year study preparation programme for international students, facilitating their entry into the German academic world through preparatory studies. The core elements of WFY are language studies (Colloquial and Technical/Academic German) and subject-specific courses in IT, Mathematics, Physics, and Business/Economics. This integrative, modularised academic programme prepares international students for their studies at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau (TH Wildau) and partner universities. With regard to facilitating the integration of international students, WFY has two key aspects:

• academic integration, preparing for a successful start of studies in Germany, including preparatory studies in language, specific subjects, and academic methods
• social and cultural integration, including joint activities for international and German students and support for international students to assist them in finding their way in their new environment

The WFY follows two professional tracks, engineering and business, geared specifically towards the courses offered at TH Wildau. The programme team supports participants in selecting a course of study tailored to their professional interests. It offers them the opportunity to develop their subject-specific knowledge and language skills in order to meet the requirements of their chosen degree programme after the completion of the study preparation programme. WFY offers international students a preview of different undergraduate study programmes.

The programme runs for either two or three semesters and comprises three main areas of competence:

• German language skills up to level C1
• competences aiming at engineering and business studies
• cross-cultural competences and scientific methodologies as well as learning techniques, media literacy, research skills, and presentation skills

In the one-year programme, colloquial and academic German is supplemented by academic English as well as subject-specific and laboratory courses.

In the one-and-a-half-year-programme, the first semester consists of colloquial German language classes only. In the second and third semesters, academic German, the subject-specific and laboratory courses are mandatory elements of the WFY programme.

The lectures are supported by field trips to companies, research institutions, and museums as well as political and cultural institutions in the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region.

Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau has two departments:

• Business, Computing and Law
• Engineering and Natural Sciences

Students graduating from the WFY programme can apply for the study subject of their choice after successfully passing the final WFY exams and the German language exam DSH (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang - the German language exam for admission to a university).

Provided that the visa application process in your home country does not take too long, you can apply for the WFY even after the application deadline, subject to agreement with the university.

10,200 EUR

This is the minimum price. Costs may increase due to additional factors (e.g. test fees, accommodation, insurance, etc.). For a detailed breakdown of costs, please consult the programme website.

The tuition fee for the one-year programme is 10,200 EUR, and 11,400 EUR for the one-and-a-half-year programme. This amount covers the course fee, examination and language test costs, and teaching materials. Participants can pay their living expenses (992 EUR per month) directly to the university (without opening a separate blocked bank account), from which housing costs, health insurance, the semester fee and personal expenses are covered.

After the tuition fee has been paid, applicants will receive their final admission confirmation together with a bank statement proving that they have paid the university the amount for the blocked account and proof of health insurance.

Applicants must prove:

• Successful completion of secondary school / high school in their home countries, international school graduation certificates will be compared with German university admission criteria
• WFY applicants from China must have passed the GaoKao Exam with the following results:
  • Level 1/ level 2 applicants will be admitted after passing an oral interview and a written test prepared by TH Wildau. Afterwards, the applicant has to join the APS procedure.
• Appropriate school graduation certificates may be valued differently according to the respective country. Specific information will be provided upon registration.

The student accommodation, as organised by TH Wildau, provides shared kitchens in which students can prepare breakfast and supper. Supermarkets, where students can buy food and soft drinks, are within walking distance of the dorms.
For lunch, the cafeteria ("Mensa" in German) offers a regular choice of four different meals, including vegetarian and vegan options. Moreover, the cafeteria offers a "veggie day" once a week.

Orientation week, excursions, sport courses, international afternoon, etc.