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Application and Fees - International Foundation Year

Application and Fees - International Foundation Year
Pre-Degree program
Application and Fees

Below you can find all the details about the application requirements, application procedure and program fees. We are excited that you are considering applying for our International Foundation Year program and are looking forward to receiving your complete application!

Entry requirements

We welcome applications from all students who fulfill the following:  

  • High school diploma or local equivalent  
  • English language skills (B1 level of the European Framework)

The application process is selective and seeks out motivated students who show both the intellectual and social potential to thrive in a diverse international study environment.

Please note: We cannot accept O-Levels or AS-Levels as an entrance qualification. 

Apply now for the International Foundation Year

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What do you need to apply?

To complete your online application, you will need the following:

  • Copy of your original high school certificate and transcripts of the last 2-3 years (predicted grades are accepted at the time of application)
  • A personal motivation statement
  • Proof of English language proficiency; B1 level of the European Framework, minimum score of 45 on the TOEFL iBT / 4.5 on the IELTS / 140 (C) on the Cambridge Certificate (FCE) / 43 on the Pearson PTE Academic / 43 on the Cambridge Certificate (FCE) / 65 on the Duolingo English test
  • Your Education History Form
  • Official recommendation letter from a high school counsellor or a teacher on letterheaded paper (optional/upon request)
  • Application Deadlines:

          30 June 2024 (visa required)

          1 August 2024 (non-visa required)

          Please note that the next academic year starts on 1 September 2024.

         Apply now

7 stages after you submitted your application
1
Check documents and qualifications

We will carefully review your application, check if you submitted all necessary documents and if you are eligible to apply to the program.

2
Receive admission decision

Assuming your application is successful, we will send you a conditional offer for the program.

3
Enroll in the program

To accept a place in the program, you will need to submit the enrollment confirmation form and pay a deposit. The offer letter will contain the deposit amount.

4
Apply for Visa

You will then need to apply for your visa if applicable. With your admission letter, you are provided with a visa letter “Zulassungsbescheid” which you will need to complete your visa application. Students who require a visa for Germany should apply as soon as possible as the visa process takes time. Our visa specialists are also here to guide you and support you during the process. For more details about visa, please check here.

5
Final payment

Advance payment of remaining fees will be required prior to your visa appointment.

6
Sign your student contract

Your student contract contains all relevant rights and obligations as a student at Constructor University. Review your individualized version of the student contract very carefully, sign it and send it back.

7
Prepare your arrival

Get information about your German health insurance, fill out the housing survey, let us know about your arrival date, and much more.

Fees - Get the full package

Details

OPTION 1

OPTION 2

Fees

Price

Price

Tuition

12.000,00€

12.000,00€

University Fee

120.00 €

120.00 €

Semester Ticket*

380.44 €

380.44 €

On-Campus Housing**

4000.00 €

Type C room

5 500.00 €

Type B room

Board / Meal plan

4000.00 €

4000.00 €

Broadcasting Fee

52.46 €

52.46 €

TOTAL

20 552.90 €

22 052.90

 

 

 

 

 

 

*The semester ticket might increase in 2025
**There are different room types on campus, depending on availability:
Type C room (shared room, shared bathroom): 4,000 EUR 
Type B room (single room, shared bathroom): 5,500 EUR 

Room B
Room C
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Double Room Loft Resized

 

 

For more information see below.

Housing

Download

Learn more about the International Foundation Year by downloading our flyer or the program handbook.

Contact & Support

Should you have questions regarding the admission process or the International Foundation Year Program in general, do not hesitate to contact the International Foundation Year Team.

Paula Serrano Porta
IFY Recruitment Conversion Officer
Skype: foundationyear
Email: foundationyear@constructor.university

I am originally from sunny Spain. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in History and Art History and a Master’s Degree in Contemporary History. I love working in an international environment and getting to know different cultures. In my free time, I enjoy reading, long walks with my dogs and spending time with family and friends.
Languages I speak: English, Spanish

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