The course targets international students with a good knowledge of German who are studying in German, plan to study at a German university, or are specifically interested in German academic language.
Reading and writing academic texts are key study skills. However, many specialist and scientific texts demand complex skills. The project is aimed at participants who would like to improve their reading and writing skills in the area of academic German. Apart from refreshing grammar relevant to academic German, the course also covers typical vocabulary as well as adequate formulation. Through practical tips and exercises, the course helps students learn reading and writing strategies competently.
Linguistically, the focus is on communication and a confident use of the German language, adapted to specific situations. Grammatical knowledge and technical language aspects are practised and developed as appropriate to the upper level.
The course amounts to 25 hours per week (17 hours of general language and eight hours of technical language).
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 reference number HSK-1168. This number can only be used for presence courses. Applying for attending online courses is not possible.
Participants should at least have a B2 level (or higher) in German.
https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/international/sprachen-lernen/sommerdeutschkurse/anmeldung/
The rent for a room in a dormitory is 270 EUR to 370 EUR. The rent for a room with a host family is 300 EUR, plus a deposit of 50 EUR.
Inexpensive breakfast and lunch are available in the student restaurant.
We offer our participants a varied leisure programme. For example, they can discover Bielefeld and the surrounding area, cook meals together, learn more about the German football culture (including a visit to the stadium of Arminia Bielefeld), watch current German films, or make use of the university's sports programme. The German course includes two excursions, e.g. to Bonn and Münster.
About 24,000 students, 14 departments, more than 100 study courses, several graduate schools, and everything a student needs on one campus!
Modern study courses, an outstanding infrastructure, exceptional support services and cooperations around the world – Bielefeld University is an excellent choice. Students are the centre of attention, and that is why projects on the improvement of study courses are constantly being established and expanded.
Curiosity and commitment are prerequisites for successful studies, but very good working conditions are just as important. Bielefeld University provides many advantages which contribute to a beneficial environment for a good working and studying life:
Bielefeld has a population of 340,000 inhabitants, and it is one of 20 major cities in Germany. As it is the largest city of Eastern Westphalia, it is the region's main economic and cultural centre. It has an excellent public transport system and good travel connections to other major cities in Germany.
Some basic facts about life and culture in Bielefeld:
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