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“ I started studying with EF on a Language Preparation Program. Now I'm a University Foundation student in San Francisco and I just gained admission to study a Master's degree. EF helped me a lot – they were very thoughtful and I feel much more confident now.” Shohhei Hisamura from Japan EF San Deigo & San Francisco
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Achieve academic success and cultural fluency with EF, the world leader in international education. Informed by over 50 years of experience, our personalized university preparation programs will equip you with complete language proficiency and the specific skills required for university studies and an international career. We'll help you on your path to success by guaranteeing your place at one of over 230 partner universities in the UK, US, Australia, Singapore, Germany or France when you successfully complete your studies. You’ll receive personal assistance and professional advice from our expert team as we help you to discover the perfect university.
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EF University Preparation Abroad pathways Start
Language requirements
Your program
Your results
High school graduate with Non-EU High School Diploma
A1 or higher
EF University Foundation Program (UFP) 6, 9 and 11 month options
Studienkolleg, which can grant admission to a bachelor’s degree program in Germany, Austria or Switzerland.
High school graduate with EU High School Diploma
A2 or higher
EF University Foundation Program (UFP) 6, 9 and 11 month options
Earn guaranteed admission to a bachelor’s degree program in Germany, Austria or Switzerland.
University graduate (with bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
A2 or higher in Germany, B2 or higher in Switzerland and Austria
EF Pre-Master’s, EF Pre-MBA or EF Pre-PhD Program 6, 9 and 11 months
Earn guaranteed admission to a master’s or MBA degree program in Germany, Austria or Switzerland.
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University Preparation Abroad guarantees successful graduates a university place in a German-speaking country. Previous graduates have been accepted to world-renowned institutions throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Earn direct entry
A proven record of success
With you all the way
EF University Preparation Abroad prepares you for direct admission to a higher education program by equipping you with the language and academic skills you need to succeed. Our programs are specifically designed to achieve your individual goals, ensuring that you meet the language and academic requirements of local university systems – which you are guaranteed to enter once you graduate from your EF program.
Our graduates have been accepted to highly-ranked universities in German-speaking countries. Recent placements include Ludwig-Maximilian University Munich, University of Vienna, Sporthochschule Köln, WFI Ingolstadt School of Management, University of Salzburg, Universität Dresden and Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule (ETH) Zürich.
With EF, you can be confident that you’ll receive mentorship and instruction from fully-certified faculty and staff. All of our students are guided by an experienced EF University Pathway Manager, who helps you manage the university application process to gain admission to the world’s most prestigious institutions.
Worldwide, over 90% of our students were placed at their first-choice university. Recent placements include Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Cambridge.
“ EF has prepared me well for university. I really liked the campus, I've experienced a new culture and it's opened my horizons.”
All students receive an official EF Program Diploma that lists the programs they have taken, the grades they received and the language level they’ve attained.
Ching Hei Lam from Hong Kong, EF Seattle
With the University Preparation Abroad program, you receive certified proof of your language fluency and academic achievements, which are recognized by employers, universities and governments around the world. When you take the German Preparation Program, you will not only reach the appropriate language level for EF’s University Preparation Abroad course but also the language requirement for entering a Studienkolleg and/or University. Additionally, we help you prepare for the required assessment and proficiency exams needed to pursue your desired university degree.
Our dedicated approach to university preparation means that all programs can be personalized to your unique language and academic needs. Regardless of your level of fluency, we can help you meet and exceed university entrance language requirements. You’ll also benefit from a wide range of specialist academic modules, which are elective courses that focus on academic subjects.
Program Overview
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University Foundation Program
Pre-Master’s, Pre-MBA & Pre-PhD
Program overview
Program overview
EF University Foundation Program is a 6-, 9- or 11-month program of study that helps international students fulfill language and academic requirements for university entrance in a German-speaking country. Intended for high school graduates, this program bridges the gap between a student’s previous education and what is expected of them at a university in Germany, Austria or Switzerland. In Germany, the EF University Foundation Program focuses on preparing high school graduates for university entrance exams.
Gain the skills to succeed Our EF University Foundation Program prepares you thoroughly for the challenges of higher education. You’ll learn essential study skills such as essay writing, critical thinking and independent research, as well as academic German.
32 lessons per week (40-minute lessons) What is this program? The University Foundation Program prepares high school graduates for entrance to a bachelor’s degree program in Germany, Austria or Switzerland. Program duration 6, 9 or 11 months, with start dates in September or January
EF’s postgraduate programs prepare non-native German speakers for entrance to a master’s degree or a Master’s of Business Administration degree at a German-speaking university. These 6-, 9- or 11-month intensive programs provide you with all the linguistic and academic skills necessary of postgraduate study.
Locations EF Munich
Progress to your choice of university
German requirement 6-month program: B1 9-month program: A2 11-month program: A1
We can provide successful program graduates with guaranteed acceptance to one of our partner universities offering Master’s, MBA or PhD programs. Not only do we guarantee placement at an EF partner university, but we can also assist you with your application to virtually any Master’s, MBA or PhD program in your country of study.
Result Earn guaranteed entry into the first year of an undergraduate degree in Germany, Austria or Switzerland.
32 lessons per week (40-minute lessons) What is this program? The Pre-Master’s & Pre-MBA Program prepares university graduates for entrance to a master’s degree or MBA in Germany, Austria or Switzerland.The Pre-PhD Program prepares university graduates for entrance to a PhD program.. Program duration 6, 9 or 11 months, with start dates in September or January Locations EF Munich German requirement 6-month program: B1 9-month program: A2 11-month program: A1 Result Earn guaranteed entry into the first year of an undergraduate degree in Germany, Austria or Switzerland.
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School system of Germany
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The German school system prepares students for entrance to higher education at the country’s top universities. Why study in Germany?
Master’s or MBA degrees: Ages 21+
German universities combine centuries of academic heritage with state-of-theart facilities to ensure students graduate with a prestigious degree. As well as German universities, the language and academic skills gained with EF will allow you to attend university in Austria and Switzerland.
A master’s or MBA degree typically lasts one year and requires both exams and a thesis to graduate. For most of these programs, international students are required to have a recognized undergraduate degree and a German level of at least C1. MBA programs normally require at least two years of work experience.
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Education in Germany From the age of six or seven (depending on the state), children attend an elementary school called Grundschule. They then progress to either a Hauptschule, which prepares students for a vocational education, or a Realschule, which has a broader range of emphases for intermediate pupils, or a Gymnasium, which prepares students for higher education with grades 11 to 12 or 13. There, students study up to 10 subjects before taking the Abitur, which is the academic qualification required to enter German universities.
Germany’s top universities* 1) LMU Munich 2) Technical University of Munich 3) Heidelberg University 4) Humboldt University of Berlin 5) University of Freiburg 6) RWTH Aachen University
University
7) University of Tübingen
Undergraduate students in Germany typically pursue a bachelor’s degree which specializes in one subject for three years. Entrance requirements for international students include a German proficiency test (TestDaF) and – if the student’s high school diploma is not considered equivalent to the Abitur – an additional year of secondary school in Germany, known as Studienkolleg, which is the equivalent to grade 13 at Gymnasium.
8) Charité - University of Medicine, Berlin
Universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschulen) focus on a practical scientific approach. The range of subjects is generally not as extensive and is focused on certain subject areas, such as technology, industry, social affairs or media. The integrated practical phases are comprised of internships spanning several weeks, extended project phases or entire practical semesters.
EF Munich
9) Free University of Berlin 10) University of Bonn *Times Higher Education Rankings 2019
EF University Preparation Campus EF Language Preparation Campus
Munich
EF Internationaler Sprachcampus
Seehaus
Hohenzollernplatz
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Situated just over an hour from the Alps, Munich is the hub of all things Bavarian. From its trendy nightclubs to its relaxing public spaces like the famous Englischer Garten – which comes complete with a river surfing spot – there’s a lot to get excited about. Hauptbahnhof
Chinesischer Turm Siegestor Technical University of Munich Pinakothek der Moderne
Englischen Garten
Haus der Kunst Hofgarten
EF Munich Hofbräuhaus Oktoberfest -museum
Prinzregenten -theater Maximilianeum
Oktoberfest
Included in the program -- Welcome package and orientation meeting -- Weekly schedule of lessons (40-minute lessons) -- University placement guaranteed for successful EF graduates -- Visits to universities and prospective student exhibitions -- University preparation and counseling with a personal EF University Pathway Manager -- Assistance with 3 university applications in Germany -- One external German exam for all programs except EF Language Preparation Program -- Twin room in an EF Homestay -- Breakfast and dinner Monday-Friday, all meals at weekends -- German language fluency and progress tests -- EF course diploma and transcript
Additional features available -- Arrival transfer service -- Roundtrip transfer service -- Single room in an EF Homestay -- Single/twin room in EF Residence, self-catered
Ostbanhof
About EF Munich -- Located in a beautiful area near Marienplatz, Munich’s main square -- 10-minute walk to shops and cafés on Maximilianstrasse and Theatinerstrasse -- Intimate and modern building fitted with bright classrooms and computer lab -- Explore the museums, theaters and entertainment of downtown Munich on foot -- Ski in the Bavarian Alps, just one hour from Munich
Advance your language and academic skills with daily lessons
Academic programs
Program
-- EF Language Preparation Program -- EF University Foundation Program -- EF Pre-Master’s and EF Pre-MBA
Program
Program start dates -- EF University Foundation Program / EF Pre-Master’s and EF Pre-MBA 2021: Jan 11, Sep 20 -- EF Language Preparation Year & Semester 2020: Apr 20, Sep 14 2021: Jan 11, April 12, Sep 20
EF University Foundation Program (6 months) EF University Foundation Program (9 months) EF University Foundation Program (11 months) EF Pre-Master’s and Pre-MBA (6 months) EF Pre-Master’s and EF Pre-MBA (9 months) EF Pre-Master’s and EF Pre-MBA (11 months) EF Language Preparation General Program Semester EF Language Preparation General Program Year EF Language Preparation Intensive Course (8 wks) EF Language Preparation Intensive Course (per extra wk)
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