Academic Integration for Refugees

The FdIS program largely consists of an intensive, advanced level German language course. Participants are also permitted to attend courses in selected areas of study offered by those disciplines involved in organizing the program (with the exception of medicine, dentistry or pharmacy). Participation in this program does not require confirmed eligibility to study at the university.

Participants in these courses will be permitted to sit course examinations, the results of which will be credited after formal enrolment into the relevant degree program. Participation in this program does not however, constitute a guarantee of later enrolment.

The program is free of charge for refugees.
 

In order to apply for the program, refugees interested in studying must meet the following conditions:

• German-language proficiency on B1 level (completed course e.g. Goethe-Zertifikat Deutsch B1 or telc Deutsch B1, both with at least 75%)
• Valid registration with the authorities in the City of Bonn or the Bonn area (i.e. the Rhein-Sieg district)
• A residence permit confirming refugee status; the arrival in Germany may not be longer than five years ago 
• Entrance qualification for higher education

The program includes the following modules:

• 20 course units of German classes per week starting at the B1+ level 
• Approximately 4 course units per week participation in university courses selected in consultation with the department (optional)
• Intercultural training and other workshops
• Academic counseling
• Events of the current program for international students supporting integration into the study environment
• Voluntary attendance to the “Lerncafé”

Additionally it is possible to apply for a "Public Transport-Scholarship" for the duration of the course.

If you are interested in the program and if you fulfill the eligibility requirements, please submit your application through the application form (in German) and send the additional documents per Mail. 

If you have any questions contac us via email at fdis@uni-bonn.de.

After receiving your application and the documents sent in by mail we will contact you and send further information about the program and/or an invitation to a counseling meeting. The application documents will be checked in cooperation with the German as a Foreign Language section.

Application deadlines

Winter semester 2023/24: August 10, 2023

Summer semester 2024: January 31, 2024

To apply for the program, pleas send us the following documents:

• Completed application form (in German)
• Copy of your passport or other ID document constituting official proof of your refugee status
• Copy of proof of German language proficiency B1 and higher
• Copy of your registration certificate from the City of Bonn / Rhein-Sieg district
• Copy of your university entrance qualification. If these cannot be submitted, then proofs of periods of study at an institution of higher education or other documents, e.g. school leaving certificate etc.