The German Intensive Pre-Semester Course is designed to prepare students specifically for their studies at KU and takes place before the start of the semester.

The course has a modular structure and is worth 5 ECTS credits. It is suitable for exchange students as well as for students enrolled in English-taught degree programs who wish to build or improve their German language skills.

The following modules are offered

• German A1.1
  A1.2 is offered subsequently during the semester and free of charge.
• German A2.1
  A2.2 is offered subsequently during the semester and free of charge.
• German B1.1
  B1.2 is offered subsequently during the semester and free of charge.
• German B2.1
  B2.2 is offered subsequently during the semester and free of charge.
• German C1.1
  The course is offered only if the minimum number of participants is reached.

Important information for students in English-taught degree programs

Students enrolled in English-taught degree programs who are required to provide proof of German language skills at level A2 within their first year of study are strongly advised to attend this course.

By completing the German Pre-Semester Course A1.1 and the subsequent semester-long A1.2 course, students can achieve the required German language level within one semester, provided they attend the course regularly and pass the final exams.

The German Intensive Pre-Semester Course generally takes place before the start of the lecture period. As student housing is usually available only from April 1 or October 1, the course begins online. After the official arrival day, classes are held in person. The A1.1 course usually takes place in Ingolstadt, while the other courses are offered in Eichstätt or Ingolstadt, depending on availability.

Course schedules

• Summer Semester 2026
• Winter Semester 2026/2027
• Summer Semester 2027

• Registration is completed online via this link.
• The application deadline is July 15 for the winter semester and January 15 for the summer semester.
• The registration confirmation also serves as the invoice. Course fees can be paid by bank transfer or via PayPal.

Course fees

• EUR 320.00 for KU students, including exchange students
• EUR 380.00 for free movers
• Approximately EUR 40.00 for learning materials (textbook)

Free reductions

• Erasmus+ students will receive a refund of EUR 160.00 after successful completion of the course.
• ISEP students are exempt from course fees.
• Students enrolled in the German-French double degree program in Political Science (IEP Rennes) will receive a full refund of the course fees and learning materials after completing the course.
• Students enrolled in the double master’s program with TSM (Toulouse) are exempt from course fees.

Students who already have prior knowledge of German are required to take a placement test in advance. Based on the results, they will be assigned to the appropriate proficiency level. At the start of the course, students must have the required textbook for their assigned level.

• A1.1
  Netzwerk neu A1.1 - Hybride Ausgabe allango
  Kurs- und Übungsbuch mit Audios und Videos (Printversion) inklusive Lizenzschlüssel allango für Online version (24 Monate)
  ISBN 978-3-12-607161-1
• A2.1
  Netzwerk neu A2.1 - Hybride Ausgabe allango
  Kurs- und Übungsbuch mit Audios und Videos (Printversion) inklusive Lizenzschlüssel allango für Online version (24 Monate)
  ISBN 978-3-12-607286-1
• B1.1
  Netzwerk neu B1.1 - Hybride Ausgabe allango
  Kurs- und Übungsbuch mit Audios und Videos (Printversion) inklusive Lizenzschlüssel allango für Online version (24 Monate) 
  ISBN 978-3-12-607290-8
• B2.1
  Kontext B2.1 - Hybride Ausgabe allango
  Kurs- und Übungsbuch mit Audios und Videos (Printversion) inklusive Lizenzschlüssel allango für Online version (24 Monate)
  ISBN 978-3-12-605411-9
• C1.1
  Deutschkurs C1.1 Kontext C1.1 - Hybride Ausgabe allango (Printversion incl. digitaler Ausgabe)
  Kurs- und Übungsbuch mit Audios und Videos inklusive Lizenzschlüssel allango für Online Version (24 Monate)
  ISBN 978-3-12-605313-6