The Call for the third application phase for the VORsprung Programme is out!

VORsprung is a free, digital study preparation programme that prepares international prospective students and prospective students in Germany with a refugee background, regardless of their location, for a STEM degree in Germany – including taking the TestAS and TestDaF entrance exams. Upon completion, VORsprung graduates receive university admission for selected degree programmes at partner universities.
VORsprung seeks to attract international first-year students in the STEM field and ensuring their academic success, while offering universities a simple and innovative way to utilize alternative university admission routes.

The application period runs from February 9, 2026, to June 30, 2026 (11:59 PM CET). The German Intensive Course starts in August 2026.

The regular programme starts in September 2026.

Please note; it is mandatory to upload all required documents (certificates, language proofs, etc.) for a complete application. Incomplete applications, unfortunately, cannot be considered.

You can get information on how to apply here

You can learn more about VORsprung here 

Any questions? Please contact info.vorsprung@daad.de.

 

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