Optional courses

This optional programme supports around 120 students as they begin their studies at HSG. Students will acquire the knowledge and practical tools necessary for a successful and sustainable learning and development process in their first year. There is a separate registration procedure for this course.

Are you planning to attend an Assessment track in a foreign language at HSG? Our intensive language courses in German and English are the ideal way to prepare for the language of instruction.

These courses promote intercultural communication and enable students to practise or improve their language skills with other students under the guidance of native speakers, free from the pressure of grades and textbook texts.

There are two options available to help you prepare for the Assessment Year: the online course 'Onboarding Mathematics' for self-study, and a free in-person pre-course. Both courses help you brush up on important mathematical fundamentals. We recommend completing the online pre-course before attending the in-person pre-course, if possible.

For foreign-language students who did not take their Abitur/Matura or equivalent in German, the University of St.Gallen offers supervised self-study groups during the spring semester to reinforce the learning objectives of the 'Law I B' lecture. The material is covered at a slower pace, and language issues are taken into account. Participation is via bidding.