German language courses

Q-Course

Description:
  • Intensive German course to prepare for the entrance test of the 8-month preparatory course for the DSH exam (Course objective is to reach the minimum level of A2)
  • Course dates 2024: 26 August - 7 October 2024
  • Module 1: 26 August - 13 September 2024
    Module 2: 16 September - 7 October 2024
  • Course fees: 500.00 EUR (for both modules) for students with KU admission, 450.00 per module for other participants
  • In coooperation with Katholischer Erwachsenenbildung (KEB) Landkreis Eichstätt
  • Registration
Target group:
  • Applicants who wish to pursue a degree at the KU, but do not yet have the required German language proficiency for admission to the Intensive German Course (which prepares for the DSH-Test)
  • Prior knowledge: A1 (can be acquired through self-study)

Summer School

Description:
Target group:
  • Students and employees of all disciplines
  • Prior knowledge: A2

German courses during the semester

Description:
  • German courses and other German-related courses (e.g. grammar, conversation, academic writing) offered by our Language Center
  • More information
Target group:
  • Students of the KU and guest students
  • Prior knowledge for the German courses: none
  • Prior knowledge for the other German-related courses: A2

Intensive German course (preparation for the DSH test)

Description:
  • Special course for degree-seeking students who do not yet have the required German language proficiency at the beginning of their studies
  • More information
Target group:
  • Students of the KU
  • Prior knowledge: A2 (will be checked by a placement test)

Online courses free of charge

Target group:
  • Students of all levels including beginners

Pre-semester course

General information on the pre-semester course

Description:
  • Preparatory intensive German course for exchange students and freemovers of the KU
  • Approx. 3 weeks before the start of each semester
  • You will find more information below.
Target group:
  • Exchange students and freemovers of the KU of all levels including beginners
  • Degree-seeking KU students of English-taught programs

Pre-semester course summer semester 2024 (Online & Face-to-Face)

Course start:

Monday, March 25, 2024 (online in Zoom)

Course duration:

Monday, March 25, 2024 – Saturday, April 13, 2024 (no classes from March, 29 until April 01, 2024 = Easter)

Lessons:

Online classes in Zoom from Monday, March 25, 2024 - Thursday, March 28, 2024 
No classes on Tuesday, April 02, 2024 (official arrival day) 
Face-to-Face classes from Wednesday, April 03, 2024 - Saturday, April 13, 2024

PLEASE NOTE: Easter break from March 29 until April 01, 2024 = no lessons!

ECTS:

5.0

Requirements: regular participation in all course days, active participation and passing the final examination

Course levels:
  • Beginners (A1)
  • Advanced beginners (A2)
  • Intermediate (B1.1) - Application still possible until 20 March, 2024!

The beginners' course is usually held in Ingolstadt, the other courses in Eichstätt. Students can easily attend the German course at the other campus. 

Fees:
  • 270.00 EUR for exchange students including double-degree programs and Erasmus+
    320.00 EUR for free movers
  • additional cost for books and materials: € 20.00 (A2-C1) - € 40.00 (A1) per particpant
  • partial reimbursement for travel expenses can be applied for through the Sozialwerk (at the end of the semester)

Erasmus+ students will receive a partial refund of 150.00 EUR if the will have attended regularly and written the final exam.

Registration:

Online-Registration 

Pre-semester course winter semester 2024/2025

Course start:

Monday, 23 September 2024 (online in Zoom)

Course duration:

Monday, 23 September - Friday, 11 October 2024

Lessons:

Online classes in Zoom from 23 - 27 September 2024
No classes on 30 September/ 01 October (dormitory check-in) and 03 October 2024 (national holiday)
Face-to-Face classes from Wednesday, 02 October - Friday, 11 October 2024
 

ECTS:

5.0 ECTS

Requirements: regular participation in all course days, active participation and passing the final examination

Course levels:
  • Beginners (A1)
  • Advanced beginners (A2)
  • Intermediate (B1/ B2)

The beginners' course is usually held in Ingolstadt, the other courses in Eichstätt. Students can easily attend the German course at the other campus. 

Fees:
  • 280.00 EUR for exchange students (130.00 EUR for Erasmus+) including double-degree programs
    330.00 EUR for free movers
  • additional cost for books and materials: € 20.00 (A2-C1) - € 40.00 (A1) per particpant
  • partial reimbursement for travel expenses can be applied for through the Sozialwerk (at the end of the semester)

Erasmus+ students will receive a partial refund of 150.00 EUR if the will have attended regularly and written the final exam.

Registration:

Please complete before 15 July 2024 the online registration.

Pre-semester course summer semester 2025

Course start:

Wednesday, 02 April 2025

Course duration:

Wednesday, 02 April - Thursday, 17 April 2025 including Saturday, 05 April and 12 April

Lessons:

No classes on Tuesday, April 01, 2024 (official arrival day) 
Easter holidays: 18 April - 21 April 2025

The lecture-period of the summer semester 2025 starts on Tuesday, 22 April 2025.

ECTS:

5.0 ECTS

Requirements: regular participation in all course days, active participation and passing the final examination

Course levels:
  • Beginners (A1)
  • Advanced beginners (A2)
  • Intermediate (B1/ B2)

The beginners' course is usually held in Ingolstadt, the other courses in Eichstätt. Students can easily attend the German course at the other campus. 

Fees:
  • 280.00 EUR for exchange students (130.00 EUR for Erasmus+) including double-degree programs 
    330.00 EUR for free movers
  • additional cost for books and materials: € 20.00 (A2-C1) - € 40.00 (A1) per particpant
  • partial reimbursement for travel expenses can be applied for through the Sozialwerk (at the end of the semester)

Erasmus+ students will receive a partial refund of 150.00 EUR if the will have attended regularly and written the final exam.

Registration:

Online-Registration  until 15 January 2025