Studienkolleg Study-Day Structure: How Classes, Exercises, and Breaks Are Organized
A Studienkolleg day is similar to a compact “mini-university” experience, but it is more focused and disciplined because the goal is to prepare students for the Feststellungsprüfung (FSP) within just one year. Here is a precise explanation of how the day is structured in terms of subjects, practice sessions, and breaks:
What does a typical Studienkolleg day look like?
Typical weekly schedule:
Monday to Friday
20 to 30 hours per week
Classes usually start between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. and end between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.
Evening classes are usually uncommon, leaving time for self-study
Subjects by course track
| Track | Main subjects |
|---|---|
| M-Kurs (Medicine & Sciences) | Math – Chemistry – Biology – German |
| T-Kurs (Engineering/Technical) | Math – Physics – Computer Science or Chemistry – German |
| W-Kurs (Business/Economics) | Math – Economics – Social Sciences – German |
| G-Kurs (Humanities) | History – Philosophy – Literature – German |
| S-Kurs (Languages) | German – Foreign languages (French, English…) – Culture |
Typical daily time blocks
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 08:00 – 09:30 | 1st class: Theory (e.g., Math) |
| 09:30 – 09:45 | Short break |
| 09:45 – 11:15 | 2nd class: Practical exercises (Übungen) |
| 11:15 – 11:30 | Break |
| 11:30 – 13:00 | 3rd class: German or a second subject |
On some days there are only two classes, while on other days there can be up to four classes.
Alternating theory and practice
Each subject is typically taught as theory first, followed by an exercise session where students apply what they learned.
Examples:
Math: The topic “derivatives” is explained, then students solve about 10 exercises during class or as homework.
German: A literary text is explained, then students discuss it or write a summary/essay.
Continuous assignments and exams
Weekly homework (Hausaufgaben) in every subject
Short tests (Tests) roughly every month
Mid-term exam (Zwischenprüfung)
Final mock exam before the FSP
Teaching style
Direct interaction with relatively small classes (often 15–25 students)
Teachers help students develop logical thinking and prepare for exam-style tasks
Some Studienkollegs offer additional support classes in German or Math for students who need it
Are there extracurricular activities?
In public Studienkollegs: extracurricular activities are rare
In some private Studienkollegs: trips, language workshops, or cultural activities may be organized to support integration
Summary
| Organizational aspect | Studienkolleg |
|---|---|
| Study days | 5 days/week |
| Weekly hours | 20–30 hours/week |
| Core subjects | Depends on the track |
| Class format | Theory + practice |
| Intensity | High – the year is crucial |
| Breaks | Regular and short |
| Teaching approach | Direct, practical, university-preparatory |
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