# Guest Student Program for Refugees

**Source**: https://www.tu.berlin/en/studienberatung/orientation-onboarding/refugees-at-tu-berlin/guest-student-program-for-refugees
**Parent**: https://www.tu.berlin/en/studying/advising/academic-advising

*©* TU Berlin/Philipp Arnoldt

# Guest Student Program for Refugees

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Refugees who are entitled to study in their home-country but do not meet all admission requirements yet can register as guest students at TU Berlin. The guest student program offers insights into studying at the university and provides a chance to attend classes. According to §36 AllgStuPO it is possible to take exams and to acquire credits (ECTS) with permission of the lecturer. These ECTS can be recognized for subsequent studies later on.\

The program In(2)TU Berlin includes the guest student program at TU Berlin as well as different offers for prospective students with a refugee background. In the course of our guest student program In(2)TU Berlin, prospective students with a refugee background can attend lectures even before they meet all regular requirements to officially apply for a degree program. This way, the guest student program offers insights into studying at the university. According to §36 AllgStuPO it is possible to take exams and to acquire credits (ECTS) with permission of the lecturer. These ECTS can be recognized for subsequent studies later on. Participants may use TU Berlin's IT services, the library and study spaces of TU Berlin. Our In(2)TU Berlin online course as well as regular information sessions are part of In(2)TU Berlin as well.

You may participate in the guest student program if you are generally qualified to study in Germany. For the registration in the guest student program you do not need official certificates (yet). You are also welcome to contact us if you are uncertain whether your educational background entitles you to take up university studies in Germany.

Most courses at TU Berlin, especially in the bachelor’s programs, are taught in German. There are also several courses in English. Therefore, language skills in German or English, depending on the field of studies you are interested in, are advisable to follow the courses.

If you are interested in taking part in the guest student program In(2)TU Berlin, please get in touch with the Academic Advising Service. Together we will discuss if our program is the right thing for you and we will show you which short- and long-term opportunities TU Berlin can offer you. Finally, we will tell you which further steps you need to take for compiling your individual study plan.

You can get in touch with us during our office hours without an appointment. If you wish to arrange an individual appointment (online, via phone or in person) please send us an email.

We can offer advice in both German and English language. If needed, we can also offer advising in other languages. We look forward to meeting you!

Academic Advising for refugee students

[in2(at)tu-berlin.de](#)

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| Building | Hauptgebäude |
| Room | H 0030 |
| Address | Straße des 17. Juni 135  10623 Berlin |
| Digital advising session | Wed 15:00-17:00 |
| On campus (H 0030) | Tue 10-12, Thu 14-16 |
| Additional advising sessions | by appointment via email |

[Website](https://www.tu.berlin/en/go6497/)

[Advising sessions](https://www.tu.berlin/en/go172291/)

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### What does In(2)TU Berlin contain?

The guest student program In(2)TU Berlin contains [an online course](https://isis.tu-berlin.de/course/view.php?id=44141&lang=en) and regular information sessions. Participants can attend courses from the bachelor’s and master’s programs offered at TU Berlin, and, according to §36 AllgStuPO, also take exams. These exams and ECTS may be recognized when enrolling as a regular student at a later stage. For that purpose, it is possible to obtain a certificate that lists all your courses and exams at the end of a semester. Moreover, participants of the guest student program for refugees can use the IT services, the library, and the study spaces of TU Berlin.

What the program looks like exactly depends on your educational background as well as on your individual situation and plans. Together with the contact persons at the university, each participant compiles his or her individual study plan. This plan may contain the attendance of courses from a certain study program. But you may also just attend the In(2)TU Berlin online course or use the learning facilities of TU Berlin.

### What is the purpose of participating in In(2)TU Berlin?

As an In(2)TU Berlin participant, you get an idea of what it is like to study at TU Berlin: you can attend classes, meet other students, and get back in touch with your subject area. You can refresh your skills and fill in gaps. You get to know the university system and all important contact people to start the regular degree course with us. If you take exams you can have the ECTS recognized for a susequent degree program at a later stage. At the end of a semester, it is possible to obtain a certificate that lists all the courses and exams you have taken.

Also, as an In(2)TU Berlin participant, you may use TU Berlin’s infrastructure. For example, you’ll receive an IT account and you can use the library, and the study spaces of TU Berlin.

### Who may participate in In(2)TU Berlin?

In(2)TU Berlin is designed for people who were forced to discontinue their educational careers in their home countries and would now like to study at TU Berlin, but do not yet meet all the admission requirements.

Anyone who is generally qualified to study may participate. So if you have completed secondary education in your home country, already begun studying, or even completed a degree, In(2)TU Berlin might be your path to TU Berlin!

### Do I need to pay any fees to participate in In(2)TU Berlin?

No. The participation is free of charge.

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### How do I sign up?

If you would like to participate in In(2)TU Berlin, start by contacting the Academic Advising Service. In a personal interview, we will work together with you to see what options you might have at TU Berlin, what path you might take to a regular course of study, and whether participating in In(2)TU Berlin is (currently) worthwhile.

You can visit our open video office hours or arrange an individual appointment (by telephone/Zoom) with us by email.

### Does In(2)TU Berlin have a fixed application period?

No, you can start at any time. Of course, it’s a good idea to start In(2)TU Berlin at the beginning of the semester. To do so, you should register until the [beginning of the lecture period](https://www.tu.berlin/en/studying/applying-and-enrolling/dates-deadlines).

### What certificates do I need to sign up for In(2)TU Berlin?

You do not need official educational documents to register for the In(2)TU Berlin program.\
However, a recognized refugee status is required in order to participate.

Official documents become important later if you wish to apply for a regular degree program at TU Berlin.\
During your participation in In(2)TU Berlin, we will discuss with you which documents are needed for a future application and what might still be missing.

### Do I need a specific level of language proficiency to participate in In(2)TU Berlin?

Most courses at TU Berlin are in German, especially in the bachelor’s programs. There are also a few English courses, mostly on the master’s level. Therefore, good knowledge of German or English is advisable. But we don’t test for a specific level of language proficiency.

### Do I need a specific residence status for In(2)TU Berlin?

In(2)TU Berlin is open for prospective students with a refugee background. If you are not sure whether participating in In(2)TU is an option for you, please get in touch with us directly.

### Is it possible to extend the participation in In(2)TU Berlin after one semester?

Yes. The participation in the guest student program can be extended if necessary. Please get in touch with us if you wish to continue.

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### Which courses may I attend as an In(2)TU Berlin participant?

In general, the entire course catalog of TU Berlin is open to you - provided there is space in the courses and it makes sense for you to attend them. When you sign up, discuss which courses are suitable for you with your contact person at the faculty.

### Do I have to attend courses every week as a participant of In(2)TU Berlin?

For most courses at TU Berlin attendance isn’t compulsory. However, to follow a course, you should be able to attend it on a regular basis, especially if you would like to take an exam. If you are short of time, you can e.g., just attend the online orientation course or individual sessions of the subject-specific courses.

### As an In(2)TU Berlin participant, may I take exams?

Yes, according to §36 AllgStuPO, participants of In(2)TU Berlin can take exams as long as the lecturer agrees to it.

If you pass exams as an In(2)TU Berlin participant, you can get them recognized for a subsequent degree program at TU Berlin. So you don’t need to take the exams twice.

It is not compulsory, however, to take exams. It is also possible to use In(2)TU Berlin just for the attendance of lectures or the [online orientation course](https://isis.tu-berlin.de/course/view.php?id=44141&lang=en).