Are you ready to get your engineering degree? You can get started with us even if you don’t meet the usual admission requirements for German universities!
PreStudyING@HSRM is a study preparation programme aimed at obtaining a direct university entrance qualification for the Bachelor’s degree programmes offered by the Faculty of Engineering as well as the Mobility Management and Civil Engineering programmes at RheinMain University of Applied Sciences. Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to directly enrol in one of our engineering programmes, Mobility Management and Civil Engineering without having to attend a German preparatory course ("Studienkolleg").
The programme starts twice a year and takes six months to complete. It includes the following elements:
Do you not yet have German language skills at the B2 level? Take a look at our longer programme option, PreStudyING@HSRM – 12 months, which includes a B2 German language course.
The PreStudyING@HSRM preparatory programme is part of the “Succeed@HSRM” project, which is funded by the European Social Fund and the State of Hesse from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2028.
The “Feststellungsprüfung” awarded after successful completion of this course is only valid for the Bachelor's programmes at the Faculty of Engineering and the Bachelor's programmes Mobility Management and Civil Engineering at the Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering.
The costs include the following fees:
As a PreStudyING@HSRM participant, you will have student status at Hochschule RheinMain — University of Applied Sciences and Arts. This means that your semester contribution will include a pass for public transport throughout Germany, as well as granting you access to campus resources such as the library and student canteen and enabling you to take part in a range of student activities.
The certificate must not be older than one year at the start of the application deadline. In addition to the certificates listed above, we also accept:
You can apply for a room in a student dormitory or private accommodation on the open housing market.
Student dormitories offer small, separate living units for students, which are highly sought after. There are several student dormitories in Rüsselsheim run by private providers that participants can apply to.
Living in a "WG" (shared flat) means that you share an apartment with flatmates. In addition to the lower cost, a shared flat allows you to live with and share experiences with other students and use your German language skills every day.
As a student, you can enjoy full meals in the canteen ("Mensa") at reduced prices. The canteen typically offers a variety of meal options each day, accommodating different dietary needs and preferences.
During your first week, a welcome programme will be organised to help you settle in. It will include valuable information about the university, the city of Rüsselsheim, and a variety of fun activities. Social events and activities for international students will be organised through our International Office.
You can also join the buddy programme, which pairs international students with local and other international buddies. This programme includes social gatherings, excursions, and regular get-togethers, making it a great way to explore Germany, practice the language, and enjoy student life alongside your peers.
Our university offers specialised support for students with a disability or chronic illness.
Hochschule RheinMain — University of Applied Sciences and Arts is certified as family-friendly university and offers various support services for students with dependants or children.
We offer scholarships for refugee applicants. The scholarship funding covers the participation fee of 1,425 EUR.
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Master's degree
Language course/short course
Preparatory course
