FSP in Nordrhein-Westfalen (Westfalen-Lippe): Fee, Format & Application
For international doctors who want to work in Germany, the Fachsprachprüfung (FSP) in Nordrhein-Westfalen (Westfalen-Lippe) is run by Ärztekammer Westfalen-Lippe (ÄKWL). The exam takes place in Münster. Below you'll find this state's current fee, exam format and application steps.
Nordrhein-Westfalen (Westfalen-Lippe) FSP — at a glance
| Ärztekammer | Ärztekammer Westfalen-Lippe (ÄKWL) |
|---|---|
| Exam city | Münster |
| Fee | 400 € — Payable again for every retake attempt. |
| Format | 3 parts × 20 min = 60 min. Three-member committee (at least 2 physicians). NO dictionary or aids allowed. |
| Pass criteria | 60% / at least 36 points. |
| Application | Bezirksregierung Münster (ZAG-aH — the central recognition unit) reviews your Approbation application and refers you to the FSP. Münster is the central registration point for all of NRW. |
| Waiting time | No fixed wait time; a slot is assigned based on payment date. Germany's busiest and most established FSP center (5,000+ exams). |
What's specific to this state?
Germany's FSP pioneer; the most popular center among Turkish physician candidates. A vast Münster-specific case bank.
Dialect note: Westfälisch / Münsterländer Platt — plain in everyday speech; the exam itself is in standard 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 Nordrhein-Westfalen (Westfalen-Lippe) format
A real FSP simulation with an AI patient in this state's format — anamnesis, Arztbrief and case presentation.
How do you apply?
Bezirksregierung Münster (ZAG-aH — the central recognition unit) reviews your Approbation application and refers you to the FSP. Münster is the central registration point for all of NRW.
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: Ärztekammer Westfalen-Lippe (ÄKWL) — official FSP page ↗