Students of any subject, graduates, teachers of German and prospective students are equally welcome. The average age of our summer course participants is 18 to 25.
Aachener Sprachsommer: Learn German & Experience Europe
Our summer courses are suitable for students and others who seek to improve their German skills in international groups and wish to experience the multifaceted German way of life during the daily lessons as well as in their free time. Intensive German courses are offered at levels B2-C1 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages. You will expand your vocabulary and your knowledge of German grammar, train your oral and written communication skills and learn a lot about German culture. Group and project tasks allow creative use of the German language. Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate and 5 ECTS points.
Apart from the daily lessons, there is a lot more to learn during varied group activities, excursions in the Aachen region and European city trips to Amsterdam and Paris!
For this course DAAD university summer course scholarships (usually starting at language level B1) are available. If you wish to apply for this course, you can find all necessary information about the scholarship programme and its application requirements here. To submit your application, please note the HSK-reference number listed below the course date of your choice (category „dates and costs“). This number can only be used for presence courses. Applying for attending online courses is not possible.
We offer courses at different levels (B2 to C1). A placement test, administered before the start of the course, will enable us to assign you to the course that is most suitable.
We offer to accommodate participants in student housing. Participants have the following options: single rooms (550-620 EUR) or twin rooms (390-430 EUR). Please note that the number of rooms is limited. Kitchens and bathrooms are usually shared. Internet access is provided. If you book an accommodation with us, you are welcome to move in on the day before the first course day and are free to stay until the day after the last course day.
Apart from the university dining hall, many restaurants in the city centre offer international dishes at affordable prices.
Cross-border leisure activities! Many different cultural and recreational activities will be offered in and around Aachen, e.g., social get-togethers, guided city tours, film nights, visits to museums, trips to interesting places in Aachen's environs, an international dinner and several other social and cultural events. Summer course participants will not only get to know Germany, but they will also get to know Germany's neighbours, as our European city trips take you to Amsterdam and Paris on the weekends!
About 15,000 students are currently studying at FH Aachen, which offers more than 100 Bachelor's and Master's degree courses in the fields of engineering, economics, and design. FH Aachen cooperates with many international partner universities and furthermore maintains relationships with a wide range of well-reputed companies in order to allow students to get in touch with possible professional fields.
The European city of Aachen is located in western Germany and borders Belgium and the Netherlands. The French border is close, too.
Apart from being an attractive location for academic institutions (four universities) and companies, Aachen also offers a wide range of sights: the picturesque Old Town and the Cathedral, the "Elisenbrunnen" with its hot springs, the old city gates, many charming buildings and historic as well as modern museums make a stay in Aachen a unique European experience!
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