International Office (Akademisches Auslandsamt)
Language Courses & Information for International PhD Students and Postdocs
International Summer Course (HSK)
The International Summer Course is held in September immediately before the start of the Winter Semester, and offers 4 weeks (100 hours) of instruction in the German language, with a focus on basic grammar, cultural background, text production and communicative skills.
For all students beginning their period of study in the Summer Semester, there is a three-week German intensive course in March/April.
A six-step program throughout the academic year, taking you gradually from beginners' level to the TestDaF and DSH.
Evening Courses in German as a Foreign Language
Courses for the Enhancement of Competency in Written German
Regular One-Day Special-Topic Courses (Project Days)
One-day courses with a topical focus such as German culture, phonetics and pronunciation, and guided conversation. A special-topic day runs for 4-6 contact hours.