INTERNATIONAL YEAR ONE
Preparatory Program in Heidelberg!
Turn your dream of studying in Germany into reality.
Get to know the International Year One, a preparatory program for international applicants with a home-country university entrance qualification, you’ll master German, prepare academically, and gain real work experience – all in one year. Start online from home, finish on campus, and move directly into your bachelor’s studies with full confidence.
The mission is to systematically prepare highly motivated talents from around the world for their academic and professional careers – and to connect qualified, committed, and bilingual or trilingual young professionals with partner companies, supporting both parties in their joint development.
Why International Year One?
Your Benefits with the International Year One
Gain hands-on work experience.
Discover how your knowledge can be applied in real projects.
Receive advice & training for your application process.
Get a deeper insight into professional life in Germany.
Your Pathway
Semester 1 (Online in your homecountry or in Germany)
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Training 1: Welcome to Germany
Training 2: Bewerbungs-Training
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German course – for study and work in Germany
Language course B1-B2.1.
German course for Buisness 1
Learn German designed for the business world – practical, professional, and career-oriented.
Introductory module
Specific to your degree program.
Cross-cultural Communication
Gain valuable intercultural skills by exploring German culture and your own cultural background – a key to thriving in international environments.
2. Semester (in Germany)*
German course – for study and work in Germany 2
Language course B2.2 – C1
German course Buisness 2
Learn even more German designed for the business world!
Academic writing for non-native speakers
The German course is specifically designed for academic and professional contexts, providing practical language skills for study and career purposes.
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Training 3: Interview Training
Training 4: Intercultural Training for business situations at work
C1 Certificate
Mandatory internship
Practical experience in a German Company for 12 Weeks.
*Depending on your previous knowledge and academic records, you may be able to start directly in the second semester.
Admission Requirements
School diploma
National higher education entrance
qualification from your home country
Minimum A2
German level
Certificate required
B2 English level
No certificate required
Visa for study preparation purposes
Required for non-EU students who want to do a preparatory course in Germany.