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German Courses

 

German Intensive Courses in Preparation for Academic Study

   Our study-preparatory German intensive courses lead within one year in 6 steps from the beginner level (A1) 
   through levels A2, B1, B2 and C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages  to the DSH examination or the TestDaF.

   These courses are aimed at...

  • University applicants
  • Programme students (Erasmus+ and others)
  • PhD students
  • Visiting academics and their relatives
  • Staff members and their relatives

   ...of the Justus Liebig University (JLU) and the Technical University of Central Hesse (THM).

Unfortunately, external individuals are not permitted to attend.

German Language Examination for Student Applicants

The German Language Examination for Student Applicants (DSH) is a university language examination that tests whether applicants have the necessary German language skills to study at a German-speaking university.

German Evening courses during the semester

The International Office offers German evening courses from beginners' level (A1) to levels A2, B1, B2 and C1.2. 
 
The courses comprise 52 teaching units (UE) in the winter semester and 48 UE in the summer semester. 
 
It is possible to start at any level. 
Depending on capacity, our courses are held either in class or online.
 
3 ECTS can be awarded per course.
 

These courses are aimed at...

  • Programme students (Erasmus+ and others)
  • PhD students
  • Visiting researchers and their families
  • Staff members and their relatives
  • Freemovers

   ... of the Justus Liebig University (JLU) and the Technical University of Central Hesse (THM).

Unfortunately, external individuals are not permitted to attend.

International Summer Course (HSK)

The International Summer Course (HSK) takes place before each winter semester in September and offers participants a four-week intensive German course at various levels.
at various levels as well as individual support from a trained team of organisers and student mentors.

The programme is aimed at...

  • International students
  • Partnership and programme students (Erasmus+, ISAP, etc.)
  • PhD students
  • Visiting academics and researchers


...of the Justus Liebig University (JLU) and the Technical University of Central Hesse (THM) as well as interested persons from the age of 18.

International Spring Course (IFK)

Before each summer semester, the International Spring Course (IFK) takes place in March/April and offers participants a three-week intensive German course at various levels.
 at various levels, as well as individual support from a trained team of organisers and student mentors.

The programme is aimed at...

  • International students
  • Partnership and programme students (Erasmus+, ISAP, etc.)
  • PhD students
  • Visiting researchers


... of the Justus Liebig University (JLU) and the Technical University of Central Hesse (THM) as well as interested persons from the age of 18.

Writing consultation and support for final theses of international students

The International Office offers a personalised online writing consultation service where questions and problems regarding academic work/writing can be discussed.
The writing consultation is absolutely confidential and free of charge.

The writing consultation is aimed at international...

  • BA students in the final phase of their studies
  • MA students in the final phase of their studies
  • PhD students

... of the Justus Liebig University (JLU) who are working on a qualification thesis.

Kaffeekränzchen for International Researchers, Doctoral Candidates and Postdocs

In our Kaffeekränzchen, participants have the opportunity to exchange ideas orally in an informal setting in order to improve their oral language skills in German as a foreign language.
The Kaffeekränzchen takes place online every 14 days.

The Kaffeekränzchen is aimed at international...

  • Researchers
  • PhD students 
  • Postdoctoral researchers 

... of the Justus Liebig University (JLU).

German Intensive Courses for Refugees as Prospective Students

Since the beginning of 2016, we have been offering intensive German courses for refugees interested in studying. The courses are free of charge.
 

These German courses are aimed at...

  • Refugees who would later like to study at JLU Gießen.

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