Your Gateway to Studying in Germany
Studienkolleg - International Year One
Turn your dream of studying in Germany into reality.
With our Studienkolleg – 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 degree with full confidence.
The iba international is the central point of contact for all matters concerning international students who wish to start a (dual) study program at iba | University of Cooperative Education or iba | University of Applied Sciences***.
Our 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.
Our Goal
„Our Goal: Supporting young people early on, giving them guidance, and encouraging them to explore new paths.“
Cathrin Siebert | International Relations
Your Pathway to University
Preliminary course
- German Language Course, A1-A2
In your home country / Germany
1. Semester
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iba international Trainings
Training 1: Welcome to Germany
Training 2: Bewerbungs-Training
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German for study and work
B1-B2.1
- German in Business 1
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Introductory module
Specific to the degree program
- Intercultural Communication
In Germany
2. Semester
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German for study and work
B2.2-C1
- German in Business 2
- Academic writing for non-native speakers
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iba international Business Trainings
Training 3: Interview Training
Training 4: Intercultural Training for business situations at work
- Supporting while application process
- iba Access Test: HZB & C1-D
- University Certificates with ECTS
Mandatory internship
- Practical experience in a German Company 12 Weeks
Admission Requirements
National higher
education entrance
qualification
German level
Who Can Join & Why
- International students with higher education entrance qualification (school diploma) from their home country
- Applicants with A2/B1 German skills
- Motivated, globally minded students aiming for academic future in Germany
- Candidates pursuing business, healthcare, or social studies programs
Important Information: The Year One program is offered exclusively at the iba-university*** in Heidelberg***.
**The study program „Business Administration International Management“ will be offered with the revised curriculum presented here starting from the summer semester 2025, subject to successful reaccreditation and state recognition by the Hessian Ministry of Science and Art, and will then be called „Business Administration Intercultural Competence“.
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