FSP in Baden-Württemberg: Fee, Format & Application
For international doctors who want to work in Germany, the Fachsprachprüfung (FSP) in Baden-Württemberg is run by Landesärztekammer Baden-Württemberg. The exam takes place in Stuttgart, Reutlingen, Karlsruhe, Freiburg. Below you'll find this state's current fee, exam format and application steps.
Baden-Württemberg FSP — at a glance
| Ärztekammer | Landesärztekammer Baden-Württemberg |
|---|---|
| Exam city | Stuttgart, Reutlingen, Karlsruhe, Freiburg |
| Fee | 420 € — 420 € for each retake. |
| Format | 3 parts × 20 min: (1) simulated anamnesis, (2) written documentation, (3) medical conversation + translating 5 terms, expanding 2 abbreviations, reading 3 lab values. |
| Pass criteria | You must score 60% (36 points) SEPARATELY in each part — not in total. This is the Kammer's critical distinction. |
| Application | Regierungspräsidium Stuttgart (Referat 95) reviews your Approbation/B2 documents, then the LÄK sends a fee notice; once paid, you receive an invitation. |
| Waiting time | You cannot be assigned your preferred date; you get the next open slot in payment order. |
What's specific to this state?
4 exam centers. Lab-value reading + term translation add extra difficulty. A B2 certificate is required to apply (the FSP itself assesses C1).
Dialect note: Schwäbisch / Badisch — pronounced in everyday speech; the exam is in Hochdeutsch. The exam expects standard Hochdeutsch from you; but the simulated patient may slip into everyday speech — so knowing the regional dialect helps.
Practice the exam in Baden-Württemberg format
A real FSP simulation with an AI patient in this state's format — anamnesis, Arztbrief and case presentation.
How do you apply?
Regierungspräsidium Stuttgart (Referat 95) reviews your Approbation/B2 documents, then the LÄK sends a fee notice; once paid, you receive an invitation.
General rule: you don't apply directly to the Kammer. First you apply to the relevant state authority (Approbation / Berufserlaubnis); that authority refers you to the FSP. Start preparing early — waiting times range from weeks to months depending on the state.
Official source
For current and binding information, always rely on the Kammer's official page: Landesärztekammer Baden-Württemberg — official FSP page ↗