Last Thursday, in the festive atmosphere of the auditorium at the Christian Weise Gymnasium in Zittau, 46 graduates of the 'Studienkolleg' (preparatory college) were presented with their degree certificates. They come from 16 countries, including Indonesia (the largest group, with 12 graduates), Poland, Iran, Morocco, Albania, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, El Salvador, the United Kingdom, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Romania, Russia, Tajikistan, and Ukraine. They successfully passed the “Examination to Determine the Suitability of Foreign and Stateless Applicants for Admission to Universities in the Federal Republic of Germany” (FSP) in the specialized tracks of Technology and Economics, respectively, as well as the “German Language Examination for University Admission of Foreign Applicants” (DSH).
By obtaining their degrees at the 'Studienkolleg' (preparatory college), the graduates have cleared the first hurdle and , through hard work and dedication, have acquired German language skills that form an excellent foundation for a successful academic career at a Saxon University. The graduates’ desired fields of study range from
Business Administration
molecular biotechnology
chemistry
power engineering
Energy and Environmental Engineering
computer science
Mechanical Engineering
Business and Languages
Engineering Management
Housing and Real Estate Management
24 graduates completed their degrees in record time —one semester to pass the DSH or two semesters to pass the FSP. A student from Ukraine passed the FSP on her first free attempt after just one semester at the 'Studienkolleg' with a good result. Normally, the FSP is taken only after two semesters at the 'Studienkolleg' (preparatory college). This was the first free attempt since the 'Studienkolleg' was founded!
It is particularly gratifying that numerous graduates of the 'Studienkolleg' wish to pursue a degree at the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences.
Once again this year, the students and graduates of the 'Studienkolleg' (preparatory college) provided the cultural program for the ceremony. The various performances were all highlights in their own right. These included the musical opening on the piano by student Nazanin Bam from Iran, who enchanted the audience with a piece by Beethoven; student Shahnozakhon Avezbadalova from Tajikistan, who captivated the audience with a dance from her homeland; the singing and guitar solo by student Malcolm Jones from England, the intercultural band featuring students from Indonesia and Morocco, and the traditional dances performed by the female students from Indonesia.
Contact:
Ms. Katrin Schubert
Counseling and Support for International Students
Tel.: 03583 61-1487
Email: k.schubert(at)hszg.de