accadis Fit-for-Germany Program

The accadis Fit-for-Germany Program is an online program designed to optimally prepare international students for a subsequent graduate degree program at accadis. It provides a foundation in German language skills, an introduction to German culture and basic administrative information to manage your move to Germany and your start at accadis.

This program is an optional preparation tool for getting acquainted with Germany and the Bad Homburg/Frankfurt region before your arrival. It enables you to fully focus on your academic studies upon arrival, ensuring a successful start to your program and to allow for a truly once-in-a-lifetime-experience here in the Rhine-Main area.

The Program at a Glance

Degree

Certificate for optimal preparation to arrive in Germany and start an academic program at accadis
Credits 5 credit points (ECTS) 

Duration

3 months | one interactive online session per week + independent learning resources

Language

English

Start

July (ends in September before the beginning of the accadis graduate degree program in October)

Tuition fees

€ 700 (in total)

Program Characteristics

Getting to know Germany

  • German culture: conduct and challenges in a European country
  • German administration: from blocked account to health insurance
  • Bad Homburg and the Frankfurt region: cultural activities, sports, and nature, as well as a range of accommodation options
  • Basic German Language Skills: a very basic foundation to build on, when you are here

Getting to know accadis University

  • accadis staff and lecturers: introduction to our team
  • IT-infrastructure: getting acquainted with the Google Education Suite
  • Academic writing: supporting your academic English language skills

Advantages

  • Feel familiar with Germany and accadis: online preparation allowing you to get to know accadis before investing in traveling abroad
  • Peer group: online from your home country or already from Germany

Do You Have Any Questions?

We will gladly help you and look forward to getting to know you!

Contact us

Admissions and Application

Application requirements

Application deadlines

  • July 15

International Focus

Discover your potential in a unique environment

  • accadis Network
  • Global Partnerships
  • Student Mobility

Bad Homburg in the International Arena

An academic experience with an international focus empowers students to shape their careers in a global context. 

Foreign languages, study abroad programs, faculty from partner universities and cooperation with multinational companies are an integral part of our programs.

accadis placed among the 25 best in the latest international ranking U‑Multirank in the category "Student Mobility” proving that Bad Homburg plays a role in the international academic landscape.


56 Nationalities

A student body with diverse backgrounds

9 European and global partnerships

USA, UK, France, Finland, Netherlands, Spain, China, South Africa

Program Content

Business English: 5 ECTS
Basic German Language Skills: 5 ECTS
Future Skills
including academic analytical skills and communication skills:
10 ECTS
Business Administration Fundamentals: 5 ECTS
Intercultural Skills: 5 ECTS

The program takes place solely online. This will allow you to already gain first-hand accadis experience in the comfort of your home until the degree program begins in October.

You can expect approximately 8 to 10 contact hours (about 45 mins.) per week. These are digital contact hours and attendance is mandatory and is monitored.

Accreditation and Rankings

As an accadis student, you can be sure that your studies here at one of the most popular German universities of applied sciences will meet the highest standards.

Practical Orientation

Link business management concepts and practical relevance

  • Experienced Faculty
  • Project-based Studies
  • Corporate Relations

Practical Relevance Deeply Rooted in the accadis DNA

accadis prepares students in the best possible manner for their future careers. The systematic approach of linking theoretical management concepts and practical content is an integral part of the curriculum.

The international university ranking association U-Multirank has distinguished accadis in the category "practical relevance” among the 25 best institutions in the world ("Contact to Work Environment").

54

Faculty members from the
business world

3471

Alumni Worldwide

120

Corporate Partners

Contact Us

We look forward to getting to know you!

International Office
+49 6172 984235

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