German Language Courses for international students, employees and visiting scholars
Small learning groups of 5 to 15 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.
- 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 Summer Course in August include a programme of extracurricular activities (optional language tutorials, free time activities, and day trips).
Contact: Mr Carsten Manns & Ms Katharina Cherubim E-Mail: daf.sommerkurs@phil.uni-goettingen.de Phone: +49-(0)551-39-21199
Course dates 2026:
Evening Courses
twice a week in the evening from 6 to 8:30 p.m. (18:00-20:30 = 3 lessons and a break of 15 minutes)
depending on the half-level: 16 / 24 sessions => total of 48 / 72 lessons
Course fee: € 330 / 495 € for each half-level course -> evening courses -> registration
● A1.2 / Mon 05 Jan - Wed 25 Feb 2026 / 48 lessons / € 330
● B2.1 / Tue 06 Jan - Thu 26 Mar 2026 / 72 lessons / € 495
● C1.1 / Tue 06 Jan - Thu 26 Mar 2026 / 72 lessons / € 495
● A2.1 / Mon 02 Mar - Mon 27 Apr 2026 / 48 lessons / € 330
● B1.1 / Mon 02 Mar - Mon 27 Apr 2026 / 48 lessons / € 330
● B2.2 / Tue 07 Apr - Tue 30 Jun 2026 / 72 lessons / € 495
● C1.2 / Tue 07 Apr - Tue 30 Jun 2026 / 72 lessons / € 495
February / March / April 2026
intensive courses during the lecture-free period
● A2.2 / 12 Feb - 04 Mar 2026 / Mon-Fri 13:30-17:45 / 75 lessons / € 475
● A1.1 / 26 Feb - 18 Mar 2026 / Mon-Fri 9:00-13:15 / 75 lessons / € 475 (bei Buchung von A1.1 + A1.2 Kursgebühr 899 € → Sie sparen 51 €)
● A1.2 / 19 Mar - 10 Apr 2026 / Mon-Fri 9:00-13:15 / 75 lessons / € 475
● B2.1 / 26 Feb - 10 Apr 2026 / Mon-Fri 9:00-13:15 / 150 Unterrichtsstunden / € 899
● B2.2 / 26 Feb - 10 Apr 2026 / Mon-Fri 9:00-13:15 / 150 lessons / € 899
● C1.1 / 09 Mar - 27 Mar 2026 / Mo-Fr 13:30-17:45 / 75 Unterrichtsstunden / € 475
→Intensive German Courses ->registration
August / September / October 2026
intensive courses during the lecture-free period
● Mon 03 Aug - Fri 28 Aug 2026: half-levels A1.1 - C1.1 / Mon-Fri 9:15-12:45 / 80 lessons / € 475
● Mon 03 Aug - Fri 25 Sep 2026: complete level B1/B1+ / Mon-Fri 9:00-13:15 / 200 lessons / € 1199
● Mon 10 Aug - Fri 18 Sep 2026: half-levels B2.1 / B2.2 / 150 lessons / € 899
● Wed 02 Sep - Tue 22 Sep 2026: half-levels A1.2 / A2.2 / B1.1 / B2.1 / B2.2 / C1.2 / Mon-Fri 9:00-13:15 / 75 lessons / € 475
● Mon 28 Sep - Fri 16 Oct 2025: half-levels B1.1 / C1.1 / 75 lessons / € 475
→Intensive German Courses ->registration
course fee per half-level: € 475 (total course fee of € 899 when registering for a complete A1, A2, or C1 level 03 August - 22 September 2026)
August 2026: intensive courses (lecture-free period/semester break):
● 03 - 28 August 2026: Summer German Course incl. extracurricular activities (day trips, optional language tutorials, and more)
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
→Website International Summer Course -> registration
half-levels A1.1 (beginners without previous knowledge) to C1.1 (advanced level)
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
