German for international students

German Language Courses for international students, employees and visiting scholars

  • Small learning groups of 7 to 14 participants per half-level. Intercultural exchange with students from all over the world
  • Experienced lecturers who also teach at university
  • Face-to-face in-classroom courses on the campus of Göttingen University.
  • Each language course covers one half-level and you will receive a certificate with credit points upon successfully completing the course. If there is enough demand, all half-levels (A1.1, A1.2, A2.1, A2.2, B1.1, B1.2, B2.1, B2.2 and C1.1) are offered.
  • 6 credit points (ECTS) - you can get the language course acknowledged at Göttingen University.
  • The courses are also open to other people (aged 16 years and above): You don't need to study or work at the University of Göttingen in order to take part in the German language courses.
  • You practice grammar and all language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing on the basis of the GER (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
  • The courses in March, August and September include a programme of extracurricular activities (optional language tutorials, free time activities, and day trips). The extracurricular activities are included in the course fee.
Registration form for all courses/dates

We can also organise exclusive courses for groups of 6 or more students on the dates of your choice.

Contact: Mr Carsten Manns & Ms Katharina Cherubim E-Mail: daf.sommerkurs@phil.uni-goettingen.de Phone: +49-(0)551-39-21199


Course dates 2025:


March 2025: intensive courses (lecture-free period/semester break):

● 05 - 25 March 2025
5 lessons in the morning, a total of 75 lessons:
Mondays-Fridays 9:00-13:15 CET including a break of 30 minutes
course fee: € 475 including the supporting programme
→ Website International Spring Course
half-levels A1.1 (beginners without previous knowledge) to C1.1 (advanced level)

 


Evening courses:

● B1.1 Tue 04 Mar - Thu 24 Apr 2025
● B1.2 Tue 29 Apr - Thu 26 June 2025
● B2.2 Tue 04 Mar - Thu 24 Apr 2025
twice a week in the evening -> website evening courses
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m./18:00-20:30
= 16 appointments of 3 lessons each, a total of 48 lessons

Course fee: € 330 for one half-level course


August 2025: intensive courses (lecture-free period/semester break):

● 05 - 30 August 2024
4 lessons in the morning, a total of 80 lessons:
Mondays-Fridays 9:15-12:45 CEST including a break of 30 minutes
course fee: € 750 incl. course books and supporting programme / discount for students and employees of Göttingen University available
→Website International Summer Course

half-levels A1.1 (beginners without previous knowledge) to C1.1 (advanced level)


September 2025: intensive courses (lecture-free period/semester break):

● 03 - 23 September 2025
5 lessons in the morning, a total of 75 lessons:
Mondays-Fridays 9:00-13:15 CEST including a break of 30 minutes
course fee: € 475 incl. a supporting programme
→ Website International Autumn Course
half-levels A1.1 (beginners without previous knowledge) to C1.1 (advanced level)


registration form

We can also organise exclusive courses for groups of 6 or more students on the dates of your choice.

Contact: Ms Katharina Cherubim & Mr Carsten Manns E-Mail: daf.sommerkurs@phil.uni-goettingen.de Phone: +49-(0)551-39-21199


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Institut für Interkulturelle Kommunikation
IIK Göttingen e.V.

Heinrich-Düker-Weg 12
37073 Göttingen

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Service Point / Administration

Yulia Galatenko
Room 0.112

Phone: +49 - (0)551 - 39 - 211 97
Email: → Contact

Office Hours:
Monday & Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM


Course Coordination & Management

Contact Persons:
Katharina Cherubim & Carsten Manns
Room 0.113

Phone: +49 - (0)551 - 39 - 211 99
Email: → Contact

Consultation Hours: By appointment only


Board of IIK e.V.

Prof. Dr. Hiltraud Casper-Hehne
Phone: +49 - (0)551 - 39 - 27157
Email: → Contact
Website: → Homepage

Consultation Hours: By appointment only