Registration for German language courses is closed.
German A1
Details
| Course start: | A1.1 in winter semester/ A1.2 in summer semester |
| Duration: | one semester per level |
| Scope: | 4 SWS course, 4 SWS self-study |
| Prerequisites: |
The prerequisites for A1.2 are
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| Examination/Credits: | 4 credit points and a certificate upon successful completion Each module ends with a written examination (90 minutes). At least 80% active participation in the courses is required for admission to the exam. |
| Course fee: |
For students and doctoral candidates enrolled at 911±¬ÁÏÍøBAF - free of charge. |
Content
| Course content: | Participants acquire basic knowledge and basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing for communication in everyday life as well as knowledge of the country. Fundamentals in phonetics, spelling, grammar and lexis are taught. |
| Teaching material: | Spektrum A1+ (Schubert Verlag) The textbook is also available in two-part volumes. Volume 1 (A1.1), Volume 2 (A1.2) |
Module descriptions: | and |
Course schedule
Please note: Courses start on 13 April 2026 and end on 17 July 2026.
| German A1.2 Gr. 1 | 2nd MAMR, 2nd MGWM, 2nd MGEX | Monday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | SPQ 1403 SPQ 1403 | Anna Wiesmeier |
| German A1.2 Gr. 2 | open | Tuesday, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Thursday, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. | SPQ 1403 SPQ 1403 | Timur Tascan |
| German A1.2 Gr. 3 | 2nd MDRS | Monday, 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. | SPQ 1401 SPQ 1403 | Jirina Svobodova |
| German A1.2 Gr. 4 | 1st MMT, 2nd MAMA | Monday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | SPQ 1401 SPQ 1403 | Lubomir Scerbak |
| German A1.2 Gr. 5 | 2nd MAMA | Tuesday, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Friday, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. | SPQ 1401 SPQ 1402 | Kathleen Oehmichen |
| German A1.2 Gr. 6 | 2nd TAIEM, 2nd MCE | Tuesday, 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. Thursday, 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. | SPQ 1402 SPQ 1402 | Timur Tascan |
| German A1.2 Gr. 7 | 2nd MMT | Wednesday, 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. Friday, 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. | SPQ 1403 SPQ 1403 | Kathleen Oehmichen |
| German A1.2 Gr. 8 | The course is cancelled. | |||
| German A1.2 Gr. 9 | open group | Tuesday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | SPQ 1403 UBH 0211 | Anja Ellhardt |
| German A1.2 Gr. 10 | 2nd IBRE | Tuesday, 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. Thursday, 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. | UBH 0209 SPQ 0302 | Paula Trautzold |
| German A1.2 Gr. 11 | 2nd MoRe | Monday, 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. | UBH 0211 SPQ 1401 | Susanne Gasda |
May be subject to change
Registration
Registration for German language courses in the summer semester is closed.
In the following cases, you have the opportunity to qualify for the A1.2 course by taking a placement test. We are offering various in-person test dates between 31 March and 8 April. You will receive an invitation from us to register for a test date. Participation in a placement test without invitation and prior registration will not be possible.
- You took the A1.1 exam at 911±¬ÁÏÍøBAF but did not pass.
- You completed the preliminary exam requirements for the A1.1 course at 911±¬ÁÏÍøBAF but decided not to take the exam (in this case, you will only be given the opportunity to take the placement test once!).
- You had to drop out of an A1.1 course at 911±¬ÁÏÍøBAF in the second half of the course, but you have a certificate of attendance. (In this case, the placement test can only be taken once!).
- You can present a certificate from a language institution that we do not recognize.
- Your certificate is more than 2 years old.
- You can provide proof of participation in an A1.1 course at another language institution.
If there is no proof of existing language skills at A1.1 level, you will not be able to start the course in the summer semester. You can then register for an A1.1 course in the winter semester 2026/27 in October.
A competence-based upgrade is at the discretion of the IUZ/Department of Languages and is only possible upon the recommendation of the teacher and only in the first two weeks of the course.
You will receive your invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by 10 April. If you do not attend the first class without giving a reason, your place in the course will be reallocated.
Note for interested doctoral students and employees of 911±¬ÁÏÍøBAF as well as guests:
- We appreciate your interest. However, please note that 911±¬ÁÏÍøBAF students have priority when it comes to allocating places. If demand is high, any free places may be allocated via the waiting list only during the first week of the course.
We will do our best to offer you a place, but we ask for your patience.
German A2
Details
| Course start: | A2.1 in winter semester/ A2.2 in summer semester |
| Duration: | one semester per level |
| Scope: | 4 SWS course, 4 SWS self-study |
| Prerequisites: |
The prerequisites for A2.2 are:
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| Examination/Credits: | 4 credit points and a certificate upon successful completion Each module ends with a written exam (90 minutes). At least 80% active participation in the course is required for admission to the examination. |
| Course fee: |
For students and doctoral candidates enrolled at 911±¬ÁÏÍøBAF - free of charge. |
Content
| Course content: | Participants expand their knowledge of the basics of German grammar and their general vocabulary and conduct conversations on various topics of everyday life. The skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking are further practiced and expanded. |
| Teaching material: | Spektrum A2+ (Schubert Verlag) The textbook is also available in two-part volumes. Volume 1 (A2.1), Volume 2 (A2.2) |
Module descriptions: | or |
Course schedule
Please note: Courses start on 13 April 2026 and end on 17 July 2026.
| German A2.2 Gr. 1 | 2nd/ 4th MDRS, 2nd IBRE | Monday, 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. Thursday, 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. | SPQ 1403 SPQ 1403 | Anna Wiesmeier |
| German A2.2 Gr. 2 | 1st MMT | Tuesday, 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. Thursday, 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. | SPQ 1403 UBH 0211 | Anja Ellhardt |
| German A2.2 Gr. 3 | open | Wednesday, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Friday, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. | SPQ 1403 SPQ 1403 | Lilith Müller-Tsavaris |
| German A2.2 Gr. 4 | 2nd MPE, 2nd TAIEM, 2nd MCE | Tuesday, 9:45 - 11:15 p.m. Thursday, 9:45 - 11:15 p.m. | SPQ 1403 SPQ 1403 | Eric Welzel |
| German A2.2 Gr. 5 | 2nd MoRe, 2nd MAMR, 2nd MGWM | Wednesday, 9:45 - 11:15 p.m. Friday, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. | SPQ 1402 SPQ 1401 | Timur Tascan |
| German A2.2 Gr. 6 | 2nd MMT | Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Friday, 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. | SPQ 1402 SPQ 1402 | Timur Tascan |
May be subject to change
Registration
Registration for German language courses in the summer semester 2026 is closed.
In the following cases, you have the opportunity to qualify for the A2.2 course by taking a placement test. We are offering various in-person test dates between 31 March and 8 April. You will receive an invitation from us to register for a test date. Participation in a placement test without invitation and prior registration will not be possible.
- You took the A2.1 exam at 911±¬ÁÏÍøBAF but did not pass.
- You completed the preliminary exam requirements for the A2.1 course at 911±¬ÁÏÍøBAF but decided not to take the exam (in this case, you will only be given the opportunity to take the placement test once!).
- You had to drop out of an A2.1 course at 911±¬ÁÏÍøBAF in the second half of the course, but you have a certificate of attendance. (In this case, the placement test can only be taken once!).
- You can present a certificate from a language institution that we do not recognize.
- Your certificate is more than 2 years old.
- You can provide proof of participation in an A2.1 course at another language institution.
If there is no proof of existing language skills at A2.1 level, you will not be able to start the course in the summer semester. You can then register for an A2.1 course in the winter semester 2026/27 in October.
A competence-based upgrade is at the discretion of the IUZ/Department of Languages and is only possible upon the recommendation of the teacher and only in the first two weeks of the course.
You will receive your invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by 10 April. If you do not attend the first class without giving a reason, your place in the course will be reallocated.
Note for interested doctoral students and employees of 911±¬ÁÏÍøBAF as well as guests:
- We appreciate your interest. However, please note that 911±¬ÁÏÍøBAF students have priority when it comes to allocating places. If demand is high, any free places may be allocated via the waiting list only during the first week of the course.
We will do our best to offer you a place, but we ask for your patience.
German B1
Details
| Course start: | B1.1 in winter semester/ B1.2 in summer semester |
| Duration: | one semester per level |
| Scope: | 4 SWS lecture, 4 SWS self-study |
| Prerequisites: |
The prerequisites for B1.2 are
|
| Examination/Credits: | 4 credit points and a certificate upon successful completion Each module ends with a written exam (90 minutes). At least 80% active participation in the course is required for admission to the examination. |
| Course fee: |
For students and doctoral candidates enrolled at 911±¬ÁÏÍøBAF - free of charge. |
Content
| Course content: | Participants build on previously acquired language knowledge and skills. They repeat and expand vocabulary and grammatical knowledge in communicative scenarios involving all language skills (reading, listening, writing and speaking). |
| Teaching material: | Spektrum B1+ (Schubert Verlag) The textbook is also available in two-part volumes. Volume 1 (B1.1), Volume 2 (B1.2) |
| Module descriptions: | and |
Course schedule
Please note: Courses start on 13 April 2026 and end on 17 July 2026.
| German B1.2 Gr. 1 | 2nd/ 4th MDRS, 2nd IBRE | Wednesday, 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. Friday, 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. | SPQ 1402 SPQ 1302 | Lilith Müller-Tsavaris | |
| German B1.2 Gr. 2 | open | Monday, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Friday, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. | SPQ 1403 SPQ 1401 | Katrin Böhmker | Please note: The course starts on 17 April. |
| German B1.2 Gr. 3 | 2nd MoRe, 2nd MAMR 2nd MGWM | Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Thursday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | SPQ 1403 SPQ 1403 | Eric Welzel | |
| German B1.2 Gr. 4 | 2nd MPE, 2nd TAIEM, 2nd MCE | Wednesday, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | SPQ 1401 SPQ 1403 | Kathleen Oehmichen |
May be subject to change
Registration
Registration for German language courses in the summer semester 2026 is closed.
In the following cases, you have the opportunity to qualify for the B1.2 course by taking a placement test. We are offering various in-person test dates between 31 March and 8 April. You will receive an invitation from us to register for a test date. Participation in a placement test without invitation and prior registration will not be possible.
- You took the B1.1 exam at 911±¬ÁÏÍøBAF but did not pass.
- You completed the preliminary exam requirements for the B1.1 course at 911±¬ÁÏÍøBAF but decided not to take the exam (in this case, you will only be given the opportunity to take the placement test once!).
- You had to drop out of an B1.1 course at 911±¬ÁÏÍøBAF in the second half of the course, but you have a certificate of attendance. (In this case, the placement test can only be taken once!).
- You can present a certificate from a language institution that we do not recognize.
- Your certificate is more than 2 years old.
- You can provide proof of participation in an B1.1 course at another language institution.
If there is no proof of existing language skills at B1.1 level, you will not be able to start the course in the summer semester. You can then register for an B1.1 course in the winter semester 2026/27 in October.
A competence-based upgrade is at the discretion of the IUZ/Department of Languages and is only possible upon the recommendation of the teacher and only in the first two weeks of the course.
You will receive your invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by 10 April. If you do not attend the first class without giving a reason, your place in the course will be reallocated.
Note for interested doctoral students and employees of 911±¬ÁÏÍøBAF as well as guests:
- We appreciate your interest. However, please note that 911±¬ÁÏÍøBAF students have priority when it comes to allocating places. If demand is high, any free places may be allocated via the waiting list only during the first week of the course.
We will do our best to offer you a place, but we ask for your patience.
German B2
Details
| Course start: | B2.1 in winter semester/ B2.2 in summer semester |
| Duration: | one semester per level |
| Scope: | 4 SWS course, 4 SWS self-study |
| Prerequisites: |
The prerequisites for B2.2 are
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| Examination/Credits: | 4 credit points and a certificate upon successful completion The module examination includes a portfolio examination consisting of 4 parts including all language skills (listening comprehension, reading comprehension, speaking, writing). At least 80% active participation in the course and completion of all course assignments are required for admission to the examination. |
| Course fee: |
For students and doctoral candidates enrolled at 911±¬ÁÏÍøBAF - free of charge. |
Content
| Course content: | Participants learn to understand a wide range of texts, to express themselves in writing on complex issues clearly and in a structured manner and to give oral presentations on general topics and on topics from their own areas of interest. They actively participate in discussions and present their own point of view. |
| Teaching material: | Kompass DaF B2. Deutsch für Studium und Beruf (Klett Verlag). The integrated course and workbook is available in two-part volumes (Volume 1 - B2.1 and Volume 2 - B2.2). |
Module descriptions: | and |
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Course schedule
Please note: Courses start on 13 April 2026 and end on 17 July 2026.
| German B2.2 Gr. 1 | The course is cancelled. | ||||
| German B2.2 Gr. 2 | 2nd/ 4th MDRS, 2nd IBRE | Monday, 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. Friday, 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. | SPQ 1403 SPQ 1401 | Katrin Böhmker | Please note: The course starts on 17 April. |
| German B2.2 Gr. 3 | 2nd MoRe, 2nd MAMR, 2nd MGWM | Monday, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. | SPQ 1402 SPQ 1403 | Kerstin Bellmann | |
May be subject to change
Registration
Registration for German language courses in the summer semester 2026 is closed.
In the following cases, you have the opportunity to qualify for the B2.2 course by taking a placement test. We are offering various in-person test dates between 31 March and 8 April. You will receive an invitation from us to register for a test date. Participation in a placement test without invitation and prior registration will not be possible.
- You took the B2.1 exam at 911±¬ÁÏÍøBAF but did not pass.
- You completed the preliminary exam requirements for the B2.1 course at 911±¬ÁÏÍøBAF but decided not to take the exam (in this case, you will only be given the opportunity to take the placement test once!).
- You had to drop out of an B2.1 course at 911±¬ÁÏÍøBAF in the second half of the course, but you have a certificate of attendance. (In this case, the placement test can only be taken once!).
- You can present a certificate from a language institution that we do not recognize.
- Your certificate is more than 2 years old.
- You can provide proof of participation in an B2.1 course at another language institution.
If there is no proof of existing language skills at B2.1 level, you will not be able to start the course in the summer semester. You can then register for an B1.1 course in the winter semester 2026/27 in October.
A competence-based upgrade is at the discretion of the IUZ/Department of Languages and is only possible upon the recommendation of the teacher and only in the first two weeks of the course.
You will receive your invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by 10 April. If you do not attend the first class without giving a reason, your place in the course will be reallocated.
Note for interested doctoral students and employees of 911±¬ÁÏÍøBAF as well as guests:
- We appreciate your interest. However, please note that 911±¬ÁÏÍøBAF students have priority when it comes to allocating places. If demand is high, any free places may be allocated via the waiting list only during the first week of the course.
We will do our best to offer you a place, but we ask for your patience.
Communication in Studies and Work (C1)
Details
| Course start: | in winter semester and summer semester |
| Duration: | one semester |
| Scope: | 4 SWS course, 4 SWS self-study |
| Prerequisites: |
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| Examination/Credits: | 4 credit points and a certificate upon successful completion The module examination is a portfolio examination consisting of 3 parts. At least 80% active participation in the course and completion of all course assignments are required for admission to the examination. |
| Course fee: |
For students and doctoral candidates enrolled at 911±¬ÁÏÍøBAF - free of charge. |
Content
Course content:
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| Internal teaching material |
| Module descriptions: |
Course schedule
This course will not be offered in the summer semester 2026.
May be subject to change
Registration
This course will not be offered in the summer semester 2026.
German for Engineers (C1)
Details
| Course start: | as a rule in the summer semester |
| Duration: | one semester |
| Scope: | 4 SWS course, 4 SWS self-study |
| Prerequisites: |
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| Examination/Credits: | 4 credit points and a certificate upon successful completion The module examination is a portfolio examination consisting of 4 parts. At least 80% participation in the course and completion of all course assignments are required for admission to the examination. |
| Course fee: |
For students and doctoral candidates enrolled at 911±¬ÁÏÍøBAF - free of charge. |
Content
| Course content: | Participants become familiar with essential linguistic features and typical structures of oral and written specialized texts. They acquire strategies for listening comprehension, reading comprehension, academic writing and presentation, can apply them in their own text reception and text production to cope with the linguistic-communicative tasks associated with their studies. |
| Teaching material: | Internal teaching material |
| Module descriptions: | |
Course schedule
Please note: Courses start on 13 April 2026 and end on 17 July 2026.
| German for Engineers (C1) | 1st/ 3rd BENG | Monday, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. | SPQ 1401 SPQ 1402 | Katja Polanski |
May be subject to change
Registration
Registration for German language courses in the summer semester 2026 is closed.
There is no placement test for this course.
You will receive your invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by 10 April. If you do not attend the first class without giving a reason, your place in the course will be reallocated.
Note for interested doctoral students and employees of 911±¬ÁÏÍøBAF as well as guests:
- We appreciate your interest. However, please note that 911±¬ÁÏÍøBAF students have priority when it comes to allocating places. If demand is high, any free places may be allocated via the waiting list only during the first week of the course.
We will do our best to offer you a place, but we ask for your patience.
