Our Program

Who can join the Freshman Program?

Student can join this program, in Lebanon or
in Germany, once he/she has earned successfully:

  • Lebanese Baccalaureate (L.S, G.S, S.E…)
  • French Baccalaureate
  • Technical Baccalaureate, (BT3)
  • IGCSE (for Middle East Region)
  • Grade 12 (High School)

Courses taught in the Freshman Program

  • Students are taught German Language
    (B2 Level),English Language, Mathematics,
    Physics plus Internship .
  • After completion of the Freshman year, students
    are guaranteed admission to engineering
    programs at FH Aachen and its partner Universities.

Admission Requirements to GLT – Lebanon

  • Notarized copy of Lebanese Baccalaureate
    II or equivalent
  • Copy of Passport or ID
  • Two passport photos
  • Registration fees

Courses contents:

The Freshman program in Lebanon is a full time course with more than 700 teaching hours over 2 semesters.

  • German Language

    A1, A2, B1 and B2 levels

  • Mathematics


    Functions, Limits and Continuity
    Derivative
    Graph of Functions
    Logarithmic, Exponential, trigonometric and Inverse Trigonometric functions
    Analytic Geometric in space
    Vectors
    Lines and plans in space

  • Physics


    Mechanics
    Motion along straight line
    Motion in two and three dimensions
    The Newton’s Law
    Working with forces
    Hook’s Law
    Definition of Physical work
    Different kinds of Energy
    The meaning of Power
    Momentum and Impulse
    The description of rotational motion
    Torque and the moment of Inertia I
    Work and Energy for rotational motion
    The Angular Momentum
    Comparing Rotational and Linear Motion
    Definition of a static Equilibrium

  • Internship

    In addition to the above courses an internship of 12 weeks of full time practical workshop.

Students who meet the above two conditions will:

  • Receive the acceptance letter from the FH Aachen University.
  • Prepare for the visa process at the German Embassy in Beirut.

Courses Taught in the Freshman Program

  • Students are taught German Language (A1, A2, B1, B2 levels)
    Instead of (B2 level).
  • After completion of the Freshman year, students
    are guaranteed admission to engineering
    programs at FH Aachen.

Students who decide to enroll in Germany must:

  • Registered at GLT and go through the Freshman year program in Lebanon.
  •  Pass the final exams.

Final Exams and Grades :

  • By the end of the academic year, students will sit for final exams in Math, Physics and German Language (B2 level).
  • Math and Physics exams will be supervised by the Director of FI – Aachen Prof. Dr. Josef Hodapp.
  • The German Language exam will be also be supervised by the Freshman Institute Aachen at GLT offices in Jounieh.
  • After passing these exams, FH Aachen will sent you an acceptance letter and a B2 certificate ensuring students their German language success.