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Foundation Year

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Undergraduate pathway
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    14,600EUR
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug
  • QS Ranking
    Not QS Ranked

Program overview

What the University of Europe for Applied Sciences says about their program:

Affiliated to the UE, the Foundation year offers a customised programme for students at the university campus in Iserlohn. Our one-year pre-studies programm is the first step towards your study – career in Germany. After succeeding the Foundation Year at University of Europe for Applied Sciences you will likely have access to your chosen field of study at one of the (public) German universities.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Secondary school diploma and transcripts.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcript of records.
  • Relevance of your bachelor’s degree subject to the master’s degree program and the number of credits (Equivalent to 180 or 240 ECTS credits depending on the master’s program).

English proficiency

  • IELTS

    5.5

  • TOEFL iBT

    72

  • PTE Academic

    59

  • Cambridge (CAE)

    160

  • Duolingo

    95

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Official Transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Official translations
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Proof of Financial Support
  • Proof of language proficiency
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Required grades

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Scholarships at University of Europe for Applied Sciences

  • AUTO1 Group Industry Scholarships

    Official page

    UE and AUTO1 Group offer scholarships for selected degree programmes, including B.Sc. Business Psychology, B.Sc. Business & Management Studies and B.Sc. Digital Media & Marketing. Applicants are assessed on motivation, career goals and financial need, and international applicants may apply.

  • Cultural Diversity Scholarship

    Official page

    The Cultural Diversity Scholarship is open to applicants for all UE programmes and awards 50% of first-year tuition. It supports students with diverse cultural backgrounds, including eligible international bachelor's applicants.

  • JobTeaser Scholarships

    Official page

    UE and JobTeaser offer scholarships for selected programmes, including Visual Communication B.A., UX/UI Design B.A. and B.Sc. Digital Business & Data Science. Applicants are assessed on motivation, career goals and financial need, and international applicants may apply.

  • Sherryl Kintu Scholarship

    Official page

    The Sherryl Kintu Scholarship is open to applicants for all UE Art & Design programmes and covers 100% of tuition fees. It is available to eligible international applicants, including those applying to bachelor's programmes.

  • Siblings & Spouses Scholarship

    Official page

    The Siblings & Spouses Scholarship is open to applicants for all UE programmes and provides a 35% tuition-fee discount. The scheme explicitly supports family members pursuing bachelor's degrees, including eligible international applicants.

  • UE Scholarship for Women in Tech

    Official page

    The UE Women in Tech Scholarship is open to female applicants for selected UE technology programmes, including Digital Business & Data Science B.Sc. and Software Engineering B.Sc. Awards include one 100%, two 50%, two 40% and two 20% scholarships per intake.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from €12,000 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    from €12,900 per year

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What is the cost of living near University of Europe for Applied Sciences?

Category Cost  (in Euro)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre€1,317
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre€926
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)€349
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)€44
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)€17
Monthly public transport pass€63
Monthly grocery basket€153
Coffee shop drink€4
Cinema or cultural event ticket€13
Gym membership€34

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for the University of Europe for Applied Sciences

Many international students will require a visa to study in Germany, and this is a vital step in your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Germany student visa requirements