Do you dream of studying at a top German university but don't meet the direct entry requirements yet?
The Online Pre-Year is your dedicated bridge to academic success.
We remove the hurdles between you and your career. From the Online Pre-Year straight to your Bachelor’s degree.
Structured. Accessible. Proven.
100% online
Study independently of location with a high degree of flexibility.
Guaranteed Progression
Successfully complete the Pre-Year and gain direct eligibility for Bachelor’s degree programmes at THWS (Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt).
Bridge the Gap
Specifically designed for international students, this programme ensures you meet all German academic and admission standards.
A Clear Roadmap
We offer a structured, reliable pathway from your current qualifications to a prestigious German degree.
The Pre-Year of Engineering Science is funded by DAAD.
Start: Winter semester
Languages: English (additional German classes optional)
Programme type: Full-time
Duration: 2 Semester + Summer Semester
After successful completion you will be admitted to the Online Bachelors programme Engineering Science.
Modules
| University | Location | Semester | Module Name | Language | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GJU | Online | PY1 | Probability and Statistics | Englisch | 5 |
| GJU | Online | PY1 | Calculus I | Englisch | 5 |
| GJU | Online | PY1 | Physics I | Englisch | 5 |
| GJU | Online | PY1 | Computing Fundamentals | Englisch | 5 |
| GJU | Online | PY1 | Computing Fundamentals Lab | Englisch | 5 |
| GJU | Online | PY1 | Technical Writing and Engineering Ethics | Englisch | 5 |
| GJU | Online | PY2 | Engineering Economics | Englisch | 5 |
| GJU | Online | PY2 | Calculus II | Englisch | 5 |
| GJU | Online | PY2 | Physics II | Englisch | 5 |
| GJU | Online | PY2 | General Physics Lab | Englisch | 5 |
| GJU | Online | PY2 | Computer Aided Engineering Drawing | Englisch | 5 |
| GJU | Online | Summer | Statistics and Strength | Englisch | 5 |
| GJU | Online | Summer | Applied Mathematics for Engineers | Englisch | 5 |
| GJU | Online | Summer | Differential Equations | Englisch | 5 |
Start: Winter semester
Languages: English (additional German classes optional)
Programme type: Full-time
Duration: 2 semester
After successful completion you will be admitted to the Online Bachelors programme Health and Environmental Psychology starting at semester 3.
Modules
| University | Location | Semester | Module Name | Language | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GJU & THWS | Online | PY1 | Introduction to Psychology | Englisch | 5 |
| GJU & THWS | Online | PY1 | General Psychology: Foundations of Learning Theories | Englisch | 5 |
| GJU & THWS | Online | PY1 | Health Psychology I | Englisch | 5 |
| GJU & THWS | Online | PY1 | Environmental Psychology I | Englisch | 5 |
| GJU & THWS | Online | PY1 | Interdisciplinary Perspectives I: General Elective | Englisch | 5 |
| GJU & THWS | Online | PY1 | Introduction to Academic Work | Englisch | 5 |
| GJU & THWS | Online | PY2 | General Psychology: Psychological Functions | Englisch | 5 |
| GJU & THWS | Online | PY2 | Biological Psychology | Englisch | 5 |
| GJU & THWS | Online | PY2 | Health Psychology II | Englisch | 5 |
| GJU & THWS | Online | PY2 | Interdisciplinary Perspectives II | Englisch | 5 |
| GJU & THWS | Online | PY2 | Counselling Skills | Englisch | 5 |
| GJU & THWS | Online | PY2 | Research Methods in Psychology | Englisch | 5 |
Tuition Fees
For the Pre-Year, you are enrolled at GJU and thus pay tuition fees to GJU.
The fees due for the Pre-Year are as follows:
JOD 1.500
first semester
JOD 1.500
second semester
JOD 750
summer semester
Application fees are waived for the 2026/2027 cohort.
Should you fail an exam, you can resit it against a fee of JOD 250.
For the Pre-Year at the German Jordanian University (GJU), you do not need proof of German health insurance, since you will be enrolled at GJU. For enrolment in the following Bachelor’s programme at THWS, you need to contact a German health insurance provider.
How to apply
Application period 2026/2027:
May 1st, 2026 to August 31st, 2026.
In order to apply for the Pre-Year, you need to create an account on our application platform. The link to the platform will be published on the day the application period begins. You will then be guided through the application process and asked to upload documents.
Which documents do I need?
Proof of identity: passport
University entrance qualifications: any degrees through which you qualify for university entrance in your home country (secondary/high school, college…) as well as any university or vocational education degrees
Pre-evaluation: an official document that evaluates your degrees and classifies them according to the German system, e.g. preliminary review documentation (VPD) or statement of comparability (ZAB). Note: If you apply via uni-assist, please choose the winter semester, Technische Hochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt as the University, and Bachelor for the Type of degree.
Proof of English language skills: See here which language certificates are accepted


