International Year One
The International Year One program by Touro is designed to prepare you for a successful academic journey in Germany. Tailored for international students, this program serves as the perfect pathway to fulfill one year of university study after secondary education, ensuring a smooth transition into our bachelor programs in business administration.
You will take introductory courses in academic writing, mathematics, business administration, psychology, and history and acquire essential skills for success. Upon completion, you can proceed to your chosen program at BI!
About Touro University
Touro University is an American university founded in New York City in 1970. The Berlin campus opened in 2003. Touro University, including its Berlin campus, is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) in the United States. Touro University Berlin is recognized as a private institution of higher education by the Berlin Senate Department for Education, Youth and Science. Classes are offered in a small and interactive setting, with personal attention from the professors.
You have checked the bachelor entrance requirements on the DAAD website and qualify for subject-restricted admission to a Preparatory Course? Then our International Year One is the perfect option for you! It will be the bridge between your current qualifications and the German university entry-level (Abitur). You will have all of the benefits of being a student in Berlin, such as a transport ticket, enjoying the culture and atmosphere, and the chance to get your residence permit while you prepare to join us at BI!
And the best part is that your place at BI will be guaranteed!
Dates and Application Deadlines
Start on 1st September 2025:
1st December 2024 until 31st July 2025 (Date recommended due to length of visa application process.)
Fees and other costs
- Tuition Fee - 5,365 EUR per semester
- Deposit - 1,000 EUR
- No Application Fee
- Register via our portal
- Choose your favored business degree program
- Upload your documents
- Copy of passport
- Official school certificate with a transcript of grades
- Proof of English proficiency
- Motivation letter
- CV
Sit back and let our Admissions Team get to work!
Finances
If you are coming from a country outside the EU, you may be asked to provide evidence of adequate financial resources (e.g., a blocked bank account) during the visa application process. Find out more here.
Attendance
All courses at Touro are conducted in person. If your arrival is delayed (e.g., waiting for a visa), you can take 4-5 online classes in the first semester. Online courses remain online for the whole semester. You are expected to arrive in Berlin in time to start your second semester in person. Upon request, student housing options can be shared.
Placement exams
Before the International Year One starts, you will complete mandatory college writing and math placement exams. The exam results will determine which level of math and college writing classes you will be placed into when you begin your studies at Touro.
