Language and Short Courses 2024/2025

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Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin • Berlin

Course location
Berlin
Teaching language
  • German
Language level of course
  • German: A1, A2, B1, B2
Date(s)
  • 6 January - 24 January 2025 (Registration deadline of course provider: 15 November 2024)
  • 16 June - 11 July 2025 (Registration deadline of course provider: 15 May 2025)
  • 14 July - 8 August 2025 (Registration deadline of course provider: 15 May 2025)
Information on dates, prices and mode of study

Check fees and funding for more details.

Target group

Undergraduate and graduate students as well as PhD candidates who are interested in a semi-intensive language course that can be combined with a subject course

Students without previous knowledge of German as well as students of German from an elementary level (A1/A2) to upper intermediate level (B2) can participate in the course.

Description/content

The course focuses on the development of communicative competence in listening comprehension, speaking, reading, grammar and writing. According to a self-assessment and a "Sprachpass", the participants will be placed in groups of different language levels. For the best outcome to support the students' progress, different methods will be used according to the level and topics covered in class. According to the level of the participants, there might be a focus on certain exercises, in-class discussions and activities.

The respective schedule and content strongly depend on different aspects such as the course book and reading materials as well as the backgrounds of the students and their personal thematic interests.

Recognised language exams offered (e.g. DSH, TestDaF, TOEFL)
No
Other degrees / qualifications awarded
Certificate of participation
ECTS points (max.)
6
Average number of hours per week
15
Average number of participants per group/course
15
Dates and costs
  • 6 January - 24 January 2025 (Registration deadline of course provider: 15 November 2024), costs: EUR 690
  • 16 June - 11 July 2025 (Registration deadline of course provider: 15 May 2025), costs: EUR 690
  • 14 July - 8 August 2025 (Registration deadline of course provider: 15 May 2025), costs: EUR 690
This price includes
  • Course fees
  • Accompanying programme
Information on dates, prices and mode of study

Check fees and funding for more details.

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

According to a self-assessment and a test prior to the course, the participants will be placed in groups of different language levels.

Submit application to

hic.hu-berlin.de/en/huwisu

Is accommodation organised?
The organiser helps participants look for accommodation.
Meals

Inexpensive meals are available in the cafeteria of Humboldt University.

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

HUWISU offers a fine selection of interesting extracurricular activities and aims to give all participants an unforgettable stay in Berlin. The programme includes excursions, sports activities, and social gatherings, which will provide you with the opportunity to get to know the city, the university, and your international classmates better. The cost for these offerings is included in the course fee.

Free internet access
Yes
Support in visa matters
Yes
Pick-up service from train station/airport
No

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

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