Learning German during your studies

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Overview

Level(s): A0-C1
Course load: 8 SWS
Credit points: 8 ECTS
Final examination: Yes
Compulsory attendance: Yes
Course fee: see below

Please register by e-mail before registering for the course: deutschlernen[at]uni-kassel[dot]de

Who is it suitable for?

The German courses accompanying your studies are aimed at

  • international students at the University of Kassel
  • Exchange students (e.g. Erasmus)
  • Doctoral candidates and visiting academics
  • Employees of the university

External interested parties can participate if places are available.

Learning objectives:

The courses support you in this,

  • systematically improve your German language skills
  • communicate more confidently during your studies and in everyday life
  • understand and write academic texts
  • developsubject-related language in your field of study

Workload:

  • approx. 8 SWS lessons per week
  • Lessons twice a week
  • additional time for homework and self-study

Classification & advice:

Please register by e-mail before registering for the course: deutschlernen[at]uni-kassel[dot]de

Did you successfully complete a course at our Language Center in the last or penultimate semester? Then you will receive a code by e-mail or have already received a code with which you can register for the follow-up course.

Continue to registration

If you no longer have your code or your code does not work, please contact: deutschlernen[at]uni-kassel[dot]de

You have previous knowledge of German and one of the following language certificates/evidence of your German level:

  • DSH, TestDaF or TELC C1 Hochschule
    (at the start of your studies following the language test)
  • another (recognized) certificate from Telc or Goethe-Institut (not older than 1 year).
    For non-recognized certificates, please refer to point 3.
  • German studies or similar:
    Proof of study experience in German studies, DaF or similar will also be recognized.

Please send us the certificate/certificate with the last level completed (preferably as a PDF scan, otherwise as an image file) to the following address: deutschlernen[at]uni-kassel[dot]de.

You will then receive an email from the Language Center with a registration code and information on how to register online for this course.

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If you do not yet speak German, have little previous knowledge or have already learned German but do not have a suitable language certificate, a placement test is the next step for you. The diagram shows you what happens next. Simply select the test that matches your desired course goal and please note the recommended completion time so that you can start the right course in the best possible way.

  • Target level A1
  • Target level A1.2 or A2
  • Target level B1.1 or B1.2
  • Target level B2
  • Target level C1

After taking the test, send the result and a screenshot by e-mail(deutschlernen[at]uni-kassel[dot]de) to request the code for the course booking.

Course structure and UNIcert® training

Obtain a UNIcert® certificate that attests to your university-related training in German - a real plus on your CV!

CourseTarget level / NotesScope
German for absolute beginnersTarget level A1.18 SWS - 8 ECTS
German basic level ITarget level A1.28 SWS - 8 ECTS
German basic level IITarget level A2.18 SWS - 8 ECTS
German basic level IIITarget level A2.28 SWS - 8 ECTS
German basic level IVTarget level B1.18 SWS - 8 ECTS
German basic level VTarget level B1.28 SWS - 8 ECTS
UNIcert® IITarget level B2
Acquisition of the UNIcert® certificate level II		8 SWS - 8 ECTS
UNIcert® IIITarget level C1-8 SWS - 8 ECTS
UNIcert® III - certificate examination

Registration after successfully passing the UNIcert® III course
Proof of C1
Acquisition of the UNIcert® certificate level III		0 ECTS

Information about UNIcert®

Course fee

As a student at the University of Kassel, you can take one course in German, English, French and Spanish free of chargeper semester. The offer is limited to two free courses per degree program until you graduate.

Staff, doctoral students and guests have to pay for the course.

German in tandem

Would you like to put your language skills into practice outside the classroom? We can arrange a native speaker tandem partner for you.

To the tandem program

FAQ

1. assumption of costs by the department

Whether a course is free of charge for you depends on the regulations of your department.

  • The course page will indicate whether the course is free of charge or subject to a fee.
  • Only courses that are listed under "International Studies" or "Sponsorship" are free of charge. You will not receive an invoice for these courses.
  • The Language Center will settle the course costs directly with your department.

2 Course fees

If a course is subject to a fee, the fee depends on

  • the number of teaching units,
  • the size of the group,
  • your status (student, employee or external).

External participants generally pay a higher fee.

3. payment of fees

  • You will receive the invoice by e-mail approximately 4 to 6 weeks after the start of the course.
  • Please transfer the amount, quoting the invoice number.

Course start and dates

  • The courses usually start one to two weeks after the official start of lectures at the University of Kassel.
  • Other dates will be announced.
  • Some courses are offered as compact courses during the lecture-free period.
  • Current information and dates can be found in the "News" section.

Compulsory attendance for online courses

  • The same attendance requirements apply as for face-to-face courses.
  • "Attendance" for online courses means active participation with video and audio.

Access data for online courses

  • You will receive your access data at least four hours before the course starts.
  • They will be sent to the e-mail address you provided when registering.

Deregistration from the course

  • You can withdraw from the course by clicking on the "Request to withdraw from course" button .

Examination procedure

  • Final examinations usually take place in the last or penultimate course session.
  • Unless otherwise announced:
    • The written exam is conducted in person.
    • The oral exam takes place online in a protected Zoom meeting.
  • Separate registration is not required.
    • Exception: UNIcert® III examinations or re-examinations.

1 Course offer and costs

  • You can take part in most of the regular courses on offer.
  • Most courses are subject to a fee.
  • The same fees apply for employees as for students.
  • Special courses exclusively for employees are marked separately.
  • As a rule, employees attend classes together with students.

2. assumption of costs by superiors

If you are attending as part of a professional development course and your line manager is covering the costs, please note that

  • Written confirmation must be received by e-mail before the course begins.
  • Please send this confirmation to: sz@uni-kassel.de.
  • If the confirmation is not received on time, you will be invoiced for the course fee in person.

3. registration for the course

How to register:

  1. Go to the "Language and key qualifications" section.
  2. Select the desired language.
  3. Follow the registration process.
  4. Enter "Employee" as your status.

Contact person(s)

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