Preparation – Bachelor's Preparation Course

There is a preparatory program given to people who want to study at FOM but are not deemed qualified to study. It lasts 8 weeks and is delivered on campus in Essen. The fee is €2,750. The program is designed as a pathway to undergraduate education for students whose high school diploma is not directly recognized in Germany.

In preparation:

Mathematics
Physics
Economy / Business
Basic German – A1
Intercultural education
FOM Entrance Exam preparation in English

is provided. Course content varies depending on the target program. Students who complete the program and pass the FOM Entrance Exam can start the relevant undergraduate program

Bachelor (Bachelor)

Business Administration

Application Requirements

Bachelor (Full Time): General university entrance qualification (Abitur, Fachhochschulreife or equivalent) English B2 level (must be documented by the end of the 1st semester)
Bachelor (Alternative pathway): Completed vocational training, at least 3 years of work experience or professional promotion certificates such as mastery certificate (Meisterbrief)
Master's Degree: Currently working with a bachelor's degree in the relevant field; In many programs, additional course load or 1.5 years of relevant work experience in the relevant field is also required
The application is made completely online — no paper documents are required (ID, diploma/transcript, CV, employment/internship contract, language certificate if necessary)

Is There an Entrance Exam?

University Entrance Qualification TestAS

or FOM entrance examination (online examination or within 8 week preparation) course)

Application and Registration Dates

Applications are accepted throughout the year

Two main semester starts: March/April (Summer semester) and September/October (Winter semester)

Official deadlines: January 31 for Summer semester, July 31 for Winter semester

Recommended application time: 6–8 weeks before the start of the semester (some campuses may have limited quota)

Small group dynamics: An environment where student solidarity is strong and friendships are made easily with small class sizes — the majority of students say "making friends was easy" in surveys

Hochschulsport: A wide range of university sports are offered

FOM Summer Academy: Opportunity for short-term experiences at partner universities abroad (e.g. one week in New York, four weeks in Sydney, full term in Cape Town) — these experiences can count towards FOM education

Alumni network and career services: strong network and career support thanks to 10,000 company partnerships

Possibility of practical project experience with more than 20 research institutes/KompetenzCentren

FOM does not have its own student dormitory. Students can benefit from private dormitory, shared student house (WG) or private flat options.


FOM International Office provides support in finding accommodation and checking the rental agreement.


It is recommended to budget approximately €400–900/month for accommodation in Essen and €1,000–1,200/month for total living expenses.


 

Dortmund is in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany's 8th largest city; It has the atmosphere of a real "student city" with its eight different universities. Formerly an industrial/coal-steel city, today Dortmund has transformed into a young, lively and student-friendly identity — meaning it offers both big city opportunities and a more affordable cost of living compared to metropolises such as Istanbul/Berlin.