Taster Programme

• Modules as guest auditors in the desired programme (selection from the relevant module)
• German language course level B2 (the B2 exam is not part of the programme and must be completed at an official examination centre)
• Mentoring by local students
• Review meetings with the Coordination Office
• Participation in sports campus activities 

• Swiss residence permit: B, F, S or N
• Proof of langauge skills: German level B1
• Proof of school-leaving certificate from the country of origin/equivalent qualification to study at our university
• University experience or proof of studies completed abroad (admission is based on individual aptitude assessment)
• Written consent from your case-management office/social counselling centre (if available)
• Minimum age: 18 years

Please note: The number of participants is limited, so admission cannot be guaranteed. The final decision on admission will only be made after an admission interview. 

• Fill out the application form and upload the required documents* - application deadline: 30 April each year
• Review of the applications by the Coordination Office
• Admission interviews (mid-May each year)
• German assessment test (end of May each year)
• Notification of admission by the end of June each year
• Start of taster programme in September each year

Please note: Participation in the taster programme does not automatically lead to admission to the pre-study integration programme. Please clarify the admission requirements at an early stage. The Coordination Office will be happy to assist you.

*required documents: residence permit, passport (if available), university entrance qualification or university certificate, German language certificate B1, CV, letter of motivation, declaration of consent from your case-management office/social counselling centre (if available) 

The participation fee for two semesters amounts to CHF 2,500. Additional costs for teaching materials, laptops, transport, etc. must be taken into account. These are not covered by the programme. Applicants can enquire about possible financing options via the integration allowance at their case-management office/ social counselling centre. 

Applicants who are not (or no longer) in the asylum welfare structures and are not entitled to integration support benefits should countact the Lucerne Campus for Refugees Coordination Office regarding funding options.