
In this study, we ask if effects on the dropout rates of international students before the introduction of Studienstart International can be observed after the introduction of the study entry semester. Therefore, the University of Cologne aims at improving study conditions for students from third countries (especially non-EU) by introducing a compulsory study entry semester Studienstart International. Numerous studies have shown that there is still considerable room for improvement at German universities with regard to the integration of foreign students. Objective: Due to the increasing degree of internationalization and migration movements, German universities must increasingly pay attention to the cultural diversity of their students.
