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84 Studying at the FH Aachen
the Freshman year
the Freshman year is a unique pilot
project at the FH Aachen, Jülich
Campus. It is the only programme of its
kind in Germany.
No other German university offers:
1. English as the language of instruction
2. An entrance exam that can supersede
all other admission requirements.
3. An introductory English language.
course that is an integral part of the
bachelors degree programme.
Our Freshman Year is the preparatory
year for the three-year Internationally
Oriented Studies (IOS – formerly International
Studies in Technology, IST) bachelors
degree programme.
During the Freshman Year and the
first year of the IOS degree programme,
all classes are taught in English and you
also have the opportunity to participate in
intensive German courses. Starting with
your third year in Jülich, all classes are
taught in German.
Students from all over the world study
in small groups in a unique intercultural
environment, expanding their intellectual
horizons while preparing for a future as
engineers in today’s global economy.
Upon successful completion of the
IOS program, you can apply to one of
our English-language masters degree
programmes, or any other masters degree
programme that interests you.
Due to the unique nature of this pilot
project, our Freshman Institute
qualifies you only for the IOS engineering
programs, but NOT for any other
university studies in Germany. In order
to qualify for studies at another German
university, you must, at a minimum, pass
the DSH German language exam.