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A preparatory language course (A2 - B2) for Erasmus and exchange students who are new in Tübingen
Start course Fall:
Sept. 16 to Oct. 2, 2024
Registration for the fall course is over.
Start course Spring:
March 10 to March 28, 2025
Registration starts: November 15, 2024
It is not possible to start the course later or to finish earlier.
Course information
Participants and course size
Exchange and Erasmus students beginning their studies in Tübingen in the winter term 2024/2025 (fall course) or summer semester 2025 (spring course).
German level
A2 - B2
- Prerequisite for attending: Completed A2 level: A2.1+A2.2 finished (approx. 200 hours of German) with language certificate
- Please send as a language certificate by email after your registration.
- There will be a language placement test on the first day of the course. The final decision about course admission will be based on the results of the placement test.
No classes on A1 and C1 level
Course program
In the morning:
- 4 hours intensive German lessons in 4 classes: grammar and vocabulary, university and every day culture, regional and cultural studies, conversation, colloquialisms
- in addition: tutorials for regional studies & orientation at the university and the city of Tübingen
- one full-day excursion
ECTS credits & certificate
- maximum 4 ECTS credit points
For 4 ECTS points you have to:
- attend the course regularly (maximum one day of absence)
- write a final test
Course fees & payment
€ 150 for German classes & tutorials
Payment information
Please wait with your payment until you have received a confirmation for your registration.
Accommodation in Tübingen
The course fee does not cover your accommodation!
If you intend to study in Tübingen in the winter term or the summer term, you can rent a room in a student hall of residence as early as March or September. With your Erasmus or exchange application documents you will be provided with a form from the student union (Studierendenwerk Tübingen). Please complete the application forms for accommodation.
As it is difficult to find accommodation in Tübingen, please make sure you apply as early as possible!
Further information can be found here:
http://www.my-stuwe.de/wohnen/wohnheime-tuebingen/
Health insurance in Germany
Please ensure that you have insurance coverage in your home country for your stay in Tübingen. The course fee does not include insurance.
Registration deadline
As soon as the number of max. participants is reached.
As places are taken quickly, please submit your registration as soon as possible.
Cancellation
In case of cancellation 2 weeks before the beginning of the course, we will keep a handling fee of € 50.
Are you interested in this course?
Start Course Spring
March 10 to March 28, 2025
Registration starts November 15, 2024 here.