Come to prepare | University of Tübingen

Come to prepare – Pre-Study Intensive German Course

Our offer to you:

You will improve your language skills from B2 to C1+ level.
You will receive cultural preparation for academic life in Germany.
You will study directly at the university, getting ready for the academic environment.
You will specifically prepare for the Digital TestDaF exam, which you can use to beginyour academic studies in Germany.
The exam is taken at the University Tübingen.

Our Course Focus Areas:

You will practice understanding and analyzing complex texts.
You will learn to write well structured texts and apply advanced grammar.
You will develop the skills to present and discuss topics professionally and convincingly in an academic setting.
You will expand your vocabulary.
You will refine your language skills for academic and professional contexts.

Features of the Program:

Regular competence checks and individual feedback meetings to ensure continuous learning progress
A focus on intercultural communication and competence for studying, working, and living in Germany
Information and advisory services (e.g., university admission, living in Germany and career prospects)
Peer mentoring: Support from fellow students

Ursula Lemmen
Coordination Come to stay
International Office

Wilhelmstraße 22, Raum 311
Telephone: 07071-29-77041
ursula.lemmenspam prevention@uni-tuebingen.de

Office hours by appointment

The application period for the next course 2026/27 begins on 15 March 2026.

Applications are submitted online through the ALMA Portal of the University of Tübingen.

From this date, you will find the link to the ALMA Portal on this page.

How does the application process work?

You will find an explanation here starting on 15 March 2026.

Do I meet the entry requirements?
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We will check your admission documents for you:
Admission of International Students

Online Placement Exam 10:00am to approx. 11:30am German Time	March 5, 2026 OR March 12, 2026 OR March 23, 2026
Start German Intensive Class:	October 1, 2026
Duration German Intensive Class:	30 weeks
Final exam:	Start June, 2027
Start Academic Degree Program:	Oktober, 2027

Participation in our online placement test via ZOOM (please choose one of the three dates)
CV with references to German learning biography
Motivation letter in German, written without AI:
- What field of study would I like to pursue?
- Why do I choose Tübingen?
- What is my career goal?
Proof of University entrance qualification
Proof of German level B1
Find here a complete list of all application documents FAQ