FAQ – Preparatory German Courses

German Courses
How do the courses take place? Online or on campus?
What do I need to participate in the German course?
Do classes take place daily?
What time are the classes?
Are there exams at the end of the courses?
Do I have to pay for the courses?
Do I have to pay for the semester contribution myself?
Can I transfer the semester contribution in instalments?
I enrol at the university to attend the course. Is it possible for me to get a degree?
What happens if I suddenly find I cannot participate in the course after I have already registered and paid the semester contribution?
Will I be reimbursed if I suddenly find I cannot participate in the course after I have already registered and paid the semester contribution?
Online Application
I only heard about the courses after the application deadline. Can I still apply?
Does it matter when I apply? Are my chances better the earlier I apply?
What are my chances of getting a place in a course?
When do I get feedback on whether I have a place?
I do not have all the required documents. What can I do?
I do not have a VPD certificate yet.
How do I request a VPD certificate?
I’m still abroad. Can I apply?
My residence permit ends before the course begins. Which document should I upload?
I have learned German, but I do not have a language certificate. What do I do?
Is my school leaving certificate recognised as a university entrance certificate in Germany?
Contact
German Courses at HSBI
Deutschkurse an der HSBI