At the Studienkolleg Sachsen, you can attend Schwerpunktkurse (focus courses) to prepare for your specialized studies. We offer a broad spectrum, from natural science courses to economics and social science courses as well as arts courses.
What is the FSP?
FSP is short for Feststellungsprüfung (assessment exam). All applicants who have an indirekte Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (HZB) (indirect university admission) must take the FSP before beginning their studies. You can take the Feststellungsprüfung exam either after completing external preparation or after taking a Schwerpunktkurs (focus course). These courses last for two semesters and attendance is free of charge at the Studienkolleg Sachsen. If you successfully pass the Feststellungsprüfung, you will fulfil the formal requirements for studying at a German university or university of applied sciences.
Courses offered: Schwerpunktkurse
Depending on the area of study you are aiming for, you will prepare for taking the Feststellungsprüfung by attending one of the Schwerpunktkurse. The assignment of the courses to the fields of study depends on the university to which you wish to apply. Please always contact the university directly to find out which of the courses below you will need to take to be accepted for your desired area of study.
Schwerpunktkurs T
The Schwerpunktkurs T is designed to prepare students for technical, mathematical and scientific courses. Biology courses are not included, these belong to the M course.
| Academic subject | 1. Semester | 2. Semester |
|---|---|---|
| German | 10 | 10/s |
| Mathematics | 6 | 6/s |
| Physics | 8 | 8/s |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4/m |
| Computer science | 4 | 4 |
| Total: | 32 | 32 |
s = Written exam (duration: 180 min, in German: 210 min)
m = Oral exam (duration: max. 30 min)
In addition, an oral examination can be carried out in each subject in accordance with Section 7 Paragraph 3 of the Feststellungsprüfungsverordnung (only in German).
Schwerpunktkurs M
The Schwerpunktkurs M is designed to prepare students for courses of study in the medical and biology fields of study.
| Academic subject | 1. Semester | 2. Semester |
|---|---|---|
| German | 10 | 10/s |
| Mathematics | 4 | 4 |
| Physics | 4 | 6/s |
| Chemistry | 6 | 4/s |
| Biology | 6 | 6/m |
| Computer science | 2 | 2 |
| Total: | 32 | 32 |
s = Written exam (duration: 180 min, in German: 210 min)
m = Oral exam (duration: max. 30 min)
In addition, an oral examination can be carried out in each subject in accordance with Section 7 Paragraph 3 of the Feststellungsprüfungsverordnung (only in German).
Schwerpunktkurs W
The Schwerpunktkurs W serves as preparation for courses in the economic and social sciences fields of study.
| Academic subject | 1. Semester | 2. Semester |
|---|---|---|
| German | 10 | 10/s |
| Mathematics | 6 | 6 |
| Economics (Vwl / Bwl) | 8 | 10/m/s |
| Economics History | 4 | 2 |
| Computer science | 4 | 4 |
| Total: | 32 | 32 |
s = Written exam (duration: 180 min, in German: 210 min)
m = Oral exam (duration: max. 30 min)
In addition, an oral examination can be carried out in each subject in accordance with Section 7 Paragraph 3 of the Feststellungsprüfungsverordnung (only in German).
Schwerpunktkurs G/S
The G/S concentration course is designed to prepare students for liberal arts, language, and humanities majors.
| Academic subject | 1. Semester | 2. Semester | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-Kurs | S-Kurs | G-Kurs | S-Kurs | |
| German | 10 | 10 | 10/s | 10/s |
| History | 8 | 8 | 8/s | 8/s |
| Social studies | 8 | - | 8/s | - |
| Linguistic basics | - | 6 | - | 6/s |
| Second foreign language | - | - | - | - |
| Literature | 6 | 4 | 6/m | 4/m |
| Total: | 32 | 28 | 32 | 28 |
s = Written exam (duration: 180 min, in German: 210 min)
m = Oral exam (duration: max. 30 min)
In addition, an oral examination can be carried out in each subject in accordance with Section 7 Paragraph 3 of the Feststellungsprüfungsverordnung (only in German).
Admission
You can only study on the Schwerpunktkurse at the Studienkolleg Sachsen after you have passed the admission procedure. Find out what requirements you have to fulfill, how the entrance test works and what result you achieved in the entrance test. Learn more.
Study Preparation Courses For Refugees
The Studienkolleg Sachsen offers both technical and linguistic preparation for university studies. Places are currently available for people with refugee status or history. Learn more.
The courses for refugees are funded by the INTEGRA program of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with funds from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
FSP after External Preparation
You can also take a Feststellungsprüfung (FSP) / Supplementary Examination without having previously attended courses at the Studienkolleg Sachsen. Participation in the examination as an external candidate is possible if you have a pre-admission from a university in Saxony (University of Leipzig, TU Dresden, TU Chemnitz or TU Bergakademie Freiberg). All further information on this external examination procedure can be found here.
