German intensive course

A central element of the programme is German language instruction. Participants complete 16 class hours each week in German, with a strong focus on academic and technical German.
The German courses are designed to enable participants to sit the DSH exam, which is a key requirement for studying at German universities.

Mathematics and science courses

The pathway programme also comprises 12 lecture hours each week in mathematics, physics, and chemistry.

To ensure an effective learning experience:

• These subjects are initially taught in English.
• With increasing German proficiency, lectures gradually transition to German.
• Participants experience a structured shift from technical English to technical German.

This approach ensure excellent preparation for technical degree programmes that are taught in German.

For more detailed information: Pathway programme module catalogue.

Besides subject specific knowledge, the programme emphasises academic and personal skills that are essential for succeeding at German universities. Participants learn: 

• how the German university system works,
• effective note-taking techniques,
• how to study in an educational system that requires independence and time management,
• how to manage the workload typical of technical degree programmes in Germany.

When you apply for the pathway programme, you must also indicate one or more bachelor’s programmes at the Ohm that you are interested in applying for. Your university entrance qualification will be reviewed during the application process for the pathway programme. More detailed information about foreign secondary school leaving certificates is available on our website.

Your admission letter for the pathway programme will include clear answers about your eligibility for admission to the programmes (with no admission restrictions) you indicated in your application.

If you apply for admission to one of these programmes after completing the pathway programme,

• your academic credentials will not need to be reviewed again.
• You will only have to provide documentation of your German proficiency at B2 level (CEFR).

The pathway programme allows participants to become adjusted to living in Germany in addition to the academic system. The support from International Academic Services includes counseling about:

• Administrative procedures with authorities
• Finding accommodation
• Organising practical matters before starting a degree programme.

Pathway programme participants are also included in social events and activities at the university. Integration into the university community is much easier and participants are already networked with students in their future degree programme.

During the break between the first and second semesters or after the second semester, participants may find and complete a pre-study internship.

This is a significant advantage for degree programmes that require such an internship.

• Participants can meet the requirement early and
• concentrate completely on their academic coursework when they start their programme.

The pathway programme costs 1,990.00 euros per semester.
This includes the “Studierendenwerkbeitrag” (Student Services fee) and fees for the German classes and lectures in mathematics, physics, and chemistry. The fees also cover support and guidance provided by International Academic Services throughout the programme.
The fee does not include the DSH exam, if participants choose to sit the exam, they must pay that fee separately.

Details are described in the regulations governing fees at the Ohm, specifically the “Satzung zur Erhebung von Gebühren und Entgelten an der Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm” (OhmGebEntS) and the “Gebühren-, Auslagen- und Entgeltverzeichnis der Technischen Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm” (OhmGEVz) in their respective current versions. The current versions of the respective documents are available on our website (in German).

Participants in the pathway programme must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• German proficiency at B1 (CEFR) level (the following certificates are accepted: Geothe certificate B1; telc B1, telc B1+Beruf; ÖSD B1; UNIcert Stufe I)
• University entrance qualification (HZB) for admission to a university of applied sciences

1. Registering in the StudyOhm portal
   Register for an account in StudyOhm. In order to do this, you will need a valid email address to which all future information concerning your application will be sent.
   Activate your personal account using the login details that have been sent to you by email.
    
2. Applying for the pathway programme
   Log in toStudyOhm (top right-hand side of the page) using the login details that you received when you registered. Then you can apply for a place in the pathway programme by clicking the “Add a request” button.
   You must upload various documents when you apply in StudyOhm. Please ensure that the scans are of high enough quality that the documents are easily legible.
   The following documents are required:
   - Certificate for your German language proficiency at level B1 (a list of recognised language certificates for German is available in this pdf).
   - Passport or personal ID (if you have more than one citizenship, please upload scans of all passports).
   - Secondary school leaving certificate and transcript with all subjects and grades/marks listed (detailed information about recognition of foreign academic credentials is available on this page).
    
3. Requesting enrolment in the pathway programme
   After you receive an admission letter, you must request enrolment (immatriculation) into the programme in StudyOhm.
   During the last step, you must upload all required documents and submit them. Please ensure that the scans are of high enough quality that the documents are easily legible.
   You can interrupt the process and complete the request at a later time, if necessary. Please note and be sure to adhere to the enrolment deadline that is stated in your letter of admission. You must have uploaded all requested documents and submit your enrolment request by that date. When the status of your application is “Enrollment requested”, you will know your request has been correctly submitted.
   If you are still a minor when you request enrolment, you must also submit a declaration of consent from your legal guardians. Please upload this declaration of consent under “Other documents”.
   Please note: After submitting documents (clicking the “Submit documents” button), you will no longer be able to change any of the documents.
   The staff from the Ohm will provide information in StudyOhm under the section “Information for applicants” if and what additional documents must be submitted. Therefore, please check your StudyOhm account regularly to see if there are messages for you or changes in the status of your enrolment request.
    
4. IT user accounts and Ohm ID (Ohmcard)
   Following the timely receipt of your documents and once they have been checked and accepted, the university will enrol you. After you are enrolled, you will automatically receive your login information for the university’s IT systems. The login information will be available on the home page of your StudyOhm applicant account a few days after you have been enrolled.
   After you receive your login, you must upload a profile photo in the VirtuOhm system at the latest 3 weeks before the semester starts so that your Ohm ID card (Ohmcard) can be produced. You will receive your Ohmcard during the first week of the semester.