International Programmes 2026/2027

International Summer Course: German for Medicine International Summer Course: German for Medicine

University of Münster • Münster

Course location
Münster
In cooperation with

WiPDaF

Teaching language
  • German
Language level of course
  • German: B2, C1
Date(s)
  • 4 August - 27 August 2027
Target group

This special language course is aimed at students of medicine, medical practitioners in training, and practising doctors who are considering working in Germany and would like to improve their knowledge of German as well as become familiar with the German health system.

Description/content

This is what you can expect from the course:

  • exploration of the German healthcare system using the example of an injured patient
  • intensive special language training (practising special medical terminology and the expression of medical language in layman's term in the following areas: anatomy and physical afflictions, case histories and examinations, preparation of medical documentation)
  • an extensive additional programme that will allow you to get to know the German health system (for example, visiting a hospital, the Public Health Office, or a health insurance provider)
Recognised language exams offered (e.g. DSH, TestDaF, TOEFL)
No
ECTS points (max.)
4
Average number of hours per week
20
Average number of participants per group/course
12
Dates and costs
  • 4 August - 27 August 2027, costs: 680 EUR
This price includes
  • Accompanying programme
  • Course fees
Teaching language
  • German
Language level of course
  • German: B2, C1
German language skills
B2 required/recommended, no proof required
English language skills
B2 required/recommended, no proof required
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Is accommodation organised?
Accommodation is arranged by the organiser.
Type of accommodation

Private accommodation
A room with a host family or in shared flats can be arranged. The rent is between 460 and 600 EUR per month without meals, but participants have the possibility to use the kitchen. There may be a deposit for the room – if so, you will be notified of this in advance.

Student dormitory
A limited number of rooms in a student dormitory can be arranged. The rent is between 380 and 560 EUR.

Guest house
A room in a guest house costs between 550 and 850 EUR.

Meals

You can eat low-cost meals in the canteens of the university. A set meal costs about 6 EUR.

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

Leisure-time activities outside of class: guided tour of the city, museums, cinema, international buffet, welcome party, visiting a German pub, cinema, sport activities, farewell party

Our optional excursion programme offers two one-day excursions:

  1. trip to Amsterdam for 45 EUR
  2. water castles of Münsterland for 40 EUR
Free internet access
Yes
Support in visa matters
Yes
Pick-up service from train station/airport
No

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