Short Intensive courses
Intensive language courses "German as a foreign language" in March and September
Every March and September, we offer four-week short-term intensive courses. Exchange students (e.g., Erasmus) who wish to prepare for their upcoming study abroad are just as welcome as students regularly enrolled at Saarland University (e.g., students in English-language degree programs) who would like to improve their German during the break between semesters. As in the regular semester courses, the lessons focus on topics that are specifically relevant to the participants’ daily lives, including study-related topics. To participate, students must have fully achieved at least language level A1.1. Beginners are not admitted.
Please note: If you are an Erasmus student at another university, you can apply for a place, but you will initially be placed on the waiting list.
German Beginner?
No intensive courses!
Beginners' courses are only available in the course offer from summer and winter semester.
Tandem language exchange programme
The tandem programme pairs up people with different native languages who are interested in learning the language of their tandem partner. The programme is open to students, university employees and, if enough places are available, to members of the public.
Learn more about the ISZ Saar Tandem programme.
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-isz(at)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)

