Language and Short Courses 2026/2027

Tübingen International & European Studies Winter School January 2027 T-IES Winter School 2027

University of Tübingen • Tübingen

Course location
Tübingen
Teaching language
  • German
  • English
Language level of course
  • German: A1, A2
  • English: B2, C1, C2
Date(s)
  • 4 January - 29 January 2027
Information on dates, prices and mode of study

The programme fee includes:

  • Accommodation in Tübingen
  • All courses and workshops
  • Course materials
  • Excursions
  • Welcome package
  • Welcome reception and farewell evening
  • Cultural and social activities
  • A public transport ticket for use within Germany

For students who are enrolled at a partner university of the University of Tübingen, the programme fee will be 1,800 EUR.

Registration is possible all year long upon availability of places.

Target group

The courses are designed for undergraduate students from all academic disciplines with a strong general interest in cultures, Europe and Germany in particular. A very good command of English and the willingness to actively participate during course activities are required.

Minimum age 18 years
Yes
Description/content

Each T-IES programme focuses on Europe and comes with a different set of academic courses (organised in separate “Study Tracks”) that range from European Union politics, discussions of human rights, migration, artificial intelligence, and memory culture to learning about sustainability, environmental ethics, and living together in multicultural societies. Courses are very dynamic. They encourage student participation, and they offer plenty of outside-the-classroom activities such as study trips and fieldwork in Tübingen and beyond.

Each T-IES short-term programme offers all participants German language classes (for beginners and students who already possess some German skills) and an intercultural workshop that prepares participants for the very diverse setting in which all classes take place. In addition to that, a buddy programme gets international participants in touch with local UT students who offer support throughout each programme (and before). A rich and varied social programme provides many opportunities to experience arts, culture, and local student life in one of Germany’s most historical university towns.

Recognised language exams offered (e.g. DSH, TestDaF, TOEFL)
No
Certificate received after course completion
  • Certificate of participation, ungraded
  • In-house certificate
ECTS points (max.)
8
Average number of hours per week
40
Average number of participants per group/course
15
Dates and costs
  • 4 January - 29 January 2027, costs: 1,950 EUR
This price includes
  • Course fees
  • Accommodation
  • Accompanying programme
Information on dates, prices and mode of study

The programme fee includes:

  • Accommodation in Tübingen
  • All courses and workshops
  • Course materials
  • Excursions
  • Welcome package
  • Welcome reception and farewell evening
  • Cultural and social activities
  • A public transport ticket for use within Germany

For students who are enrolled at a partner university of the University of Tübingen, the programme fee will be 1,800 EUR.

Registration is possible all year long upon availability of places.

Teaching language
  • German
  • English
Language level of course
  • German: A1, A2
  • English: B2, C1, C2
German language skills
No minimum language level required
English language skills
Minimum B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.:
  • TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 72
  • TOEIC: 785
  • IELTS Academic: 5.5
Application documents
Please submit the following documents with your application:
  • Registration form
  • Letter of motivation
  • Language certificate/proof
  • Transcript of Records
Submit application via
Please check this website.
Is accommodation organised?
Accommodation is arranged by the organiser.
Type of accommodation

Accommodation will be arranged by the T-IES programme and is covered by the programme fee.

Depending on availability, students will either be accommodated in a youth hostel, with a host family, in a student shared flat / student guest house, or in a student dorm. They will either have their own room or share it with one or two other programme participants. Kitchens and bathrooms will be used jointly.

Meals

Participants will receive a "Mensa card" for use in every university canteen and cafeteria.
Prices in the student dining hall vary from 3 to 5 EUR per meal.

Is a social and leisure programme offered?
Yes
Description of social and leisure programme
  • Intercultural workshop
  • Social activities
  • Welcome and farewell receptions
  • Optional trips to the surrounding area
  • Buddy programme: a student from the University of Tübingen teams up with an international participant.
Free internet access
Yes
Support in visa matters
Yes
Pick-up service from train station/airport
No

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