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.
• 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.
• Depending on the month we offer different course formats:
  ►Online Courses: These courses are only offered as online courses (live video-conferences).
  ►Face-to-face / In-classroom courses (offline): These courses can only be attended in a classroom in Göttingen..
  ►Hybrid courses: These courses take place offline in a classroom in Göttingen. However, you can also choose to attend the courses online via live-stream. (Please choose between offline and online attendance when registering.)
• 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)
• All offline/face-to-face courses include a programme of extracurricular activities (optional language tutorials, free time activities, and day trips). The extracurricular activities are included in the course fee.

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 2023:

Summer Semester 2023: semester courses
(online courses during the lecture period):

● 18 April 2023 - 11 July 2023 (summer semester 2022/23)
twice a week, a total of 24 sessions (each 2 lessons = 48 lessons) in the early evening:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. CEST, no lessons on May 18th
course fee: € 249
online courses only, half-levels A1.2 / A2.2 / B2.1 / C1.1

August 2023: intensive courses (lecture-free period/semester break):

● August 02 - 30 August 2023
4 lessons in the morning, a total of 80 lessons:
Mondays-Fridays 9:15-12:45 CEST including a break of 30 minutes
→Website International Summer Course
only in-person/in-classroom courses
half-levels A1.1 (beginners without previous knowledge) to C1.1 (advanced level)

September 2023: intensive courses (lecture-free period/semester break):

● September 6 - 28, 2023
4 lessons in the morning, a total of 68 lessons:
Mondays-Fridays 9:15-12:45 CEST including a break of 30 minutes
→ Website International Autumn Course
Different course fee than the semester course as number of lessons is higher.
You can choose to participate in-person/in-classroom (course fee € 435) or online (course fee € 365).
half-levels A1.1 (beginners without previous knowledge) to C1.1 (advanced level)

October 2023: intensive courses (lecture-free period/semester break):

● October 4 - 20, 2023
depending on the day 3-4 lessons a day (9:30-12:00 resp. 9:30-12:45 CEST, including a break of 15 minutes),
a total of 48 lessons
course fee: € 269
online courses only, different half-levels

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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