International Programmes 2024/2025

Berlin Intensive: German for Engineers and Technicians Berlin Intensive: German for Engineers and Technicians

Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau • Berlin

Course location
Berlin
In cooperation with

Institut für Internationale Kommunikation e.V. (IIK) in Berlin and Düsseldorf

Teaching language
  • German
Language level of course
  • German: B2, C1
Date(s)
Mode of study
Hybrid
Phase(s) of attendance in Germany (applies to the entire course)
Yes, compulsory
Pace of course
Instructor-led (Specific due dates for lectures/assignments/exams)
Information on dates, prices and mode of study

Students may choose to attend classes face-to-face only, online only, or change between these modes at any time but need to attend 75% in order to get a participation certificate.

Target group

The course is geared towards students and applicants with a B1+/B2 or higher level of German who would like to study engineering (automation, materials science, electrical, and computer engineering).

Description/content

Discover the work of engineers, learn technical terminology, and experience practical usage: these are the goals of our course "German for technicians and engineers".
Students and applicants of technical programmes will get to know the various fields of work of engineers. This course is a multidisciplinary approach to the language of physics, chemistry, mathematics, and mechanics.
The training focuses on language-related difficulties that students often experience when starting a technical study programme in Germany. Our experienced teachers help students to gain the necessary technical vocabulary (at a high level) for studying automation, electrical and computer engineering, and materials science. They teach our participants how to explain their solutions to typical study-related tasks in German. A range of topics are covered (explanation of technical processes, organic and inorganic materials, calculation with formula in German). Additionally, to improve their practical understanding, course participants will be introduced to technical processes in the fields of automobile construction, communication, and the production of consumer goods. Our excursions to local production companies are an integrated part of the course. These excursions help students to experience the work of engineers in real life.
Approx. 16 participants per course

Get an up-to-date schedule of all IIK courses at iik-berlinerid.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 come later because of travel delays.

Recognised language exams offered (e.g. DSH, TestDaF, TOEFL)
Yes
Other degrees / qualifications awarded
Certificate of participation
ECTS points (max.)
6
Average number of hours per week
25
Average number of participants per group/course
16
Dates and costs
This price includes
  • Course fees
  • Accompanying programme
Information on dates, prices and mode of study

Students may choose to attend classes face-to-face only, online only, or change between these modes at any time but need to attend 75% in order to get a participation certificate.

Funding: application for DAAD-HSK scholarship

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-1393. This number can only be used for presence courses. Applying for attending online courses is not possible.

Teaching language
  • German
Language level of course
  • German: B2, C1
Language requirements

The topics of this course require a minimum German language level of B1+/B2. If a student's placement test does not show this level, the student may be placed in a general German language course of the same duration that better corresponds to his or her level. Additionally, he or she may participate in all the excursions to companies arranged for the "German for Engineers" course.

Technical equipment and programmes

Please bring your own laptop or tablet and headset. Exceptionally, laptops and headsets are provided by IIK.

Submit application to

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

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

We strongly encourage you to find your own accommodation online. Be careful, however, not to fall for fake offers (with nice photos and true Berlin addresses) paying money in advance for non-existent rooms.

IIK offers single rooms (host family or shared flat, subject to availability) that cost 740 EUR for four weeks.
Double rooms (host family or shared flat) cost 570 EUR for four weeks per person (subject to availability).

Date of arrival: one day before course starts
Date of departure: one day after end of course

Meals

Meals are not included in the cost of the programme. You should budget at least 20–25 EUR per day for three meals.

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 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

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.

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

STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT

  • Classrooms equipped for quality hybrid teaching
  • Flexibility for students to switch between in-person and online attendance
  • iPads and apps used in class
  • Additional e-learning options with IIK's 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. The classrooms are 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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