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Intensive German language course in September
Intensive language courses "German as a foreign language" in March and September
Each year in March and September we run a Intensive German language course that has been specially designed to meet the needs of exchange students preparing to study at Germany or Saarland University (UdS). The German intensive language course is thematically designed to meet the needs of students on Erasmus+ and other exchange programmes. The reading and listening comprehension texts are specially chosen to provide you with information about student life at Saarland University – both on campus and in and around Saarbrücken. The short intensive courses start at language level A2 (CEFR). Previous knowledge of the German language is mandatory, therefore beginners cannot be admitted to this course.
Please note: If you are a student at another university, you can apply for a place, but you will initially be placed on the waiting list.
Proficiency levels (CEFR scale)
A2 to B2/C1 (courses are therefore not suitable for absolute beginners!)
It is not possible to apply for a specific language level. The levels of the courses held always depend on the level of knowledge of the respective course participants. Placement in the groups is made according to the results of our placement test.
Course fees
- 180 Euro for programme students of the UdS (Erasmus+, other exchange programms)
- 300 Euro for all other participants
Participants who have to pay course fees will receive an email after registration with the bank account information and indication of the payment deadline.
Please note!
The admission/classification into the courses will be communicated to you by e-mail.
Participants who are unable to attend the first session of the course should send their apologies in advance by email to: deutschkurse(at)isz.uni-saarland.de
Deregistration
If you cannot/do not want to participate in the course anymore, please inform us by e-mail: deutschkurse(at)isz.uni-saarland.de
Duration of courses
Tuesday, 02 September 2025 – Friday, 26 September 2025
The course takes place in presence format on the Saarbrücken campus.
Placement test obligatory
A placement test must be passed online before admission to the courses. You will receive the link to the placement test after registration.
Take the test in the time period: Wednesday, 20 August 2025, 10 a.m. - Thursday, 21 August 2025, 10.00 a.m.
The placement test must be taken online and must be completed by Thursday, 21 August 2025, 10.00 a.m. (deadline) at the latest. Start in time!
International Study Centre Saar (ISZ Saar)
Preparatory and in-sessional courses for international students
How to contact us
Please contact our department of In-sessional courses by e-mail if you have questions
- about German language and special skills courses during the semester (In-sessional courses during the semester, Short Intensive courses, German courses for doctoral students and university staff): deutschkurse(at)isz.uni-saarland.de
- about tandem language programme: sprachtandem(at)uni-saarland.de
Do you have questions about other courses offered at the ISZ Saar? Then you will find the right contact person for your request here.
If you have any questions regarding your application to the UdS or enrolment in study-preparatory DSH and VSI courses, please only contact the team of the Admissions Office (e-mail: studium(at)uni-saarland.de)