International Programmes 2025/2026

Berlin Summer Courses for Academics & Professionals Berlin Summer Courses for Academics & Professionals

Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau • Berlin

Course location
Berlin
In cooperation with

IIK Deutschland – Institut für Internationale Kommunikation Deutschland e.V.

Teaching language
  • German
  • English
Language level of course
  • German: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1
  • English: A1, A2
Date(s)
  • 30 April - 29 May 2026 (Registration deadline of course provider: 27 April 2026)
  • 2 June - 30 June 2026 (Registration deadline of course provider: 28 May 2026)
  • 3 July - 30 July 2026 (Registration deadline of course provider: 30 June 2026)
  • 4 August - 28 August 2026 (Registration deadline of course provider: 30 July 2026)
  • 1 September - 25 September 2026 (Registration deadline of course provider: 27 August 2026)
  • 28 September - 23 October 2026 (Registration deadline of course provider: 24 September 2026)
  • 26 October - 20 November 2026 (Registration deadline of course provider: 21 October 2026)
Mode of study
Hybrid
Phase(s) of attendance in Germany (applies to the entire course)
Yes, voluntary
Pace of course
Instructor-led (Specific due dates for lectures/assignments/exams)
Information on dates, prices and mode of study

Hybrid: Your course includes face-to-face & (optional) live lessons online.

With "Hybrid", you can also participate online in all face-to-face lessons at any time, as our course rooms include state-of-the-art technology so that the teacher, online participants and participants on-site interact. However, those who are on site must attend at least 50% in person.

Target group

Academics and professionals who want to study or work in Germany or become experts in German studies

Description/content

Experience Life and Language in Germany!

Our intensive language courses are perfect for anyone aiming to study at German-speaking universities, work in Germany in qualified jobs or needing German for their job at home. These communication-focused classes go beyond teaching grammar and written language; they also help you converse fluently. You'll expand your vocabulary, improve your pronunciation, and enhance your writing and speaking skills. From the very first lesson, you'll be immersed in German, hearing and speaking only this language.

Courses consist of approximately 100 lessons and self-study exercises (one lesson = 45 minutes). At the end of each course, you will be either awarded an IIK Certificate describing your German language proficiency in terms of the Common European Framework (A1 to C1) or you will receive a certificate of attendance.

The course includes numerous free additional services depending on your focus. These include campus tours and on-site venues at Wildau University of Applied Science, company and other visits for professionals, study and job counselling as well as individual language learning support such as homework assistance, conversation groups, individual self-learning options.

Naturally, we train all skills in our courses – with a curriculum designed to prepare you for university entrance exams like TestDaF, DSH, and telc C1 Hochschule. We emphasise communication and a solid foundation in grammar, which will be beneficial in any highly qualified job.

Enjoy the latest classroom technology with virtual classrooms, interactive whiteboards, and fast, free Wi-Fi for all students – the internet and the world (and your family and friends) are at your fingertips both in and out of class. Welcome to Berlin! With us, you'll quickly improve your language skills and discover many exciting new aspects of German culture and the capital city.

You can also choose to combine your courses in Berlin and Düsseldorf, studying in two cities over two months.

Find more information at www.iik-deutschland.de.

Current information

Classrooms are equipped with ventilators and air filters. As our classrooms are designed for hybrid teaching and learning, students may participate remotely instead of in person if they are ill or if they arrive later because of travel delays.

Recognised language exams offered (e.g. DSH, TestDaF, TOEFL)
Yes
Other degrees / qualifications awarded
Other
Type of other awarded degree / qualification
IIK Deutschland certificate
Online learning element is part of a study programme
Yes
ECTS points (max.)
6
Average number of hours per week
25
Average number of participants per group/course
20
Dates and costs
  • 30 April - 29 May 2026 (Registration deadline of course provider: 27 April 2026), costs: EUR 625
  • 2 June - 30 June 2026 (Registration deadline of course provider: 28 May 2026), costs: EUR 625
  • 3 July - 30 July 2026 (Registration deadline of course provider: 30 June 2026), costs: EUR 625
  • 4 August - 28 August 2026 (Registration deadline of course provider: 30 July 2026), costs: EUR 625
  • 1 September - 25 September 2026 (Registration deadline of course provider: 27 August 2026), costs: EUR 625
  • 28 September - 23 October 2026 (Registration deadline of course provider: 24 September 2026), costs: EUR 625
  • 26 October - 20 November 2026 (Registration deadline of course provider: 21 October 2026), costs: EUR 625
This price includes
  • Course fees
  • Accompanying programme
Information on dates, prices and mode of study

Hybrid: Your course includes face-to-face & (optional) live lessons online.

With "Hybrid", you can also participate online in all face-to-face lessons at any time, as our course rooms include state-of-the-art technology so that the teacher, online participants and participants on-site interact. However, those who are on site must attend at least 50% in person.

Teaching language
  • German
  • English
Language level of course
  • German: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1
  • English: A1, A2
Language requirements

Based on your placement test, you can start the course at one of ten different levels (A1 to C1) to get well prepared for studying or working in Germany.

Technical equipment and programmes

Please bring your own laptop or tablet and headset as we extensively utilise digital materials. Exceptionally, laptops and headsets are provided by IIK Deutschland.

Submit application to

IIK Deutschland – Institut für Internationale Kommunikation Deutschland e.V.
Oudenarder Str. 16
13347 Berlin
Germany

Is accommodation organised?
Accommodation is arranged by the organiser.
Type of accommodation

We highly recommend that you find your own accommodation online. However, please be cautious of fake offers with attractive pictures and addresses, and avoid paying in advance for non-existent rooms.

The institute provides single rooms (with a host family or in a shared flat) for 690 EUR for four weeks (subject to availability). Double rooms (with a host family or in a shared flat) cost 520 EUR per person for four weeks (subject to availability). During the summer months July and August, there is an additional charge of 50 EUR, making the total 740 EUR for single rooms and 570 EUR for double rooms.

  • Arrival date: one day before the course starts
  • Departure date: one day after the course ends
Meals

Meals are not included in the cost of the programme. You will need approx. 15 to 25 EUR per day for three meals per day.

Is a social and leisure programme offered?
Yes
Description of social and leisure programme

Join us and participants from around the world in our exclusive leisure time programme and experience culture, sports, parties, and pub nights. We also offer numerous excursions, for example, to Potsdam, Hamburg, or Leipzig. Excursions are mostly free of charge, and some cost from 5 to 50 EUR.

Free internet access
Yes
Support in visa matters
Yes
Pick-up service from train station/airport
Yes

Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau

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TH Wildau – Campus view © TH Wildau

LEARNING LANGUAGES IN THE 21ST CENTURY THE BERLIN WAY

Technische Hochschule Wildau – Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau (TH Wildau) is one of four universities of applied sciences in the state of Brandenburg. By combining the familiarity of a small, compact campus with its proximity to the international metropolis of Berlin, TH Wildau offers the best of both worlds. Summer language classes take place in the centre of Berlin.

A modern campus university on Berlin's doorstep

The university opened its doors in 1991 with just 17 students in the mechanical engineering degree programme. Today, there are around 3,300 students, ensuring that TH Wildau keeps its familiar atmosphere. On a modern campus with a direct rail connection to Berlin, aspiring academics enjoy an ideal environment for their studies in a range of disciplines covering the natural sciences, engineering, economics, law, business administration, and management.

Practical and application-oriented

The practical orientation of the degree programmes is one of the distinctive characteristics of TH Wildau. Students can carry out practical exercises and experiments with top-quality laboratory and computer technology. An optimal study environment allows creativity and enthusiasm for research to flourish.

The Institut für Internationale Kommunikation Deutschland e.V. (IIK Deutschland) is a non-profit organisation located in Berlin and Düsseldorf that promotes international exchange. The institute's focus lies on developing participants' languages skills for either academic or professional purposes.

STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT

  • Classrooms equipped for quality digital teaching
  • Flexibility for students to switch between in-person and online attendance
  • iPads and apps used in class
  • Additional e-learning options with Moodle platform
  • Fast & free Internet access for all students

EXCELLENT TEACHING STANDARDS

  • Individual placement tests
  • Quick learning pace & regular tests
  • 10 course levels (A1 – C1)
  • Multinational groups
  • Globally recognised exams & certificates
  • Free additional services, e.g. individual homework assistance

HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS

  • German native language or bilingual
  • University degree
  • Professional language teachers
  • Additional digital qualifications

SERVICES

  • Professional support with visa applications
  • Diverse cultural & recreational programme
  • Organised accommodation if requested
  • Service packages (public transportation ticket, two excursions, pick-up service)
  • Study counselling and placement service
  • Enrolment in a low-priced health insurance if requested
  • Access to university libraries & cafeterias

University location

Wildau

TH Wildau is a campus university. The teaching and administration buildings, dining room, and library are all located on an interconnected site by the Wildau S-Bahn train station, with direct access to Berlin. Therefore, studying in Wildau is exceptionally convenient because you don't have any long journeys between classes.

Modern infrastructure with tradition

The campus is located on a historic industrial and manufacturing site. Where once locomotives were built in vast production halls, today people study, teach, and research. Some of the teaching and laboratory facilities of the TH Wildau are housed within these historic walls, while others are housed in new buildings. This extraordinary mix of old and new continues to attract students and visitors with a passion for architecture.

Berlin

As the multicultural capital city with 3.5 million inhabitants, Berlin stands out not only as the centre of German politics but also as a world-renowned hub of culture, complex historic events, fashion, clubbing, and creativity. Berlin is home to numerous secondary schools and educational institutions, making it the perfect city in which to live and study.

German courses take place in Berlin Mitte, the central district of the city. Our institute is located in the former factory complex that used to house Osram, a German company famous for all kinds of light bulbs. Around the historic building, you will find a vibrant neighbourhood with numerous cafés and restaurants where you can eat good and cheap meals.

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