The Intensive German Language Course, which prepares students for the language exam DSH (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang) exam, is an eight-month intensive German course only for international students admitted to Katholische Universität (KU) Eichstätt-Ingolstadt.

1. Calendar 2025/2026:

General Information:

Deadline for Application for the BA programs at the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt: 15th July 2025

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Admission Test: Tuesday, 7th October 2025, at 10:00 -11:30 am,  rtba

Group assignment, information and course start:

Monday, 13th October 2025, at 9:00 am, in room O17-011, Ostenstraße 17, 85072 Eichstätt

          Course start group A: Wednesday 15th october 2025, 09:00 am, in room O17-011, Ostenstraße 17, 85072 Eichstätt

          Course start group B:  Monday 20th october 2025, 11:30 – 2pm, in room: O17-011, Ostenstraße 17, 85072 Eichstätt

Final exam: Monday, 06th July 2026, rtba.

2. Eligibility:
This course is for international students who

1. have a minimum level of A1 (according to the CEFR) = group A
   have a minimum level of A2 (according to the CEFR) = group B.
   The course starts with Level B1, if there are enough participants with the corresponding level.

  2. have an admission to the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt with the condition „Bestehen der Sprachprüfung DSH oder
     TestDaF“.

The intensive course is also open for lateral entrants  (see “"Late Entrance"” below).

3. Course Description:
- 8-month program (mid-October to early July), ends with the DSH language exam
- 3 contact hours, 5 mornings a week during the semester; and 4 contact hours, 5 mornings a week during winter break (middle of
   February until end of March) and 2x2 contact hours per week in the afternoon
- total contact hours (h): 620 (1 contact hour = 45 minutes)

4. Course Goal:
The Intensive German Language Course prepares international students to take the DSH ("Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang ausländischer Studienbewerber").

5. Requirements for Admission:
1. Proof of admission to study at KU Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (with the exception of a few master'’s programs)
2. Language requirements: a completed level of A1 (according to the CEFR)
3. Enrollment to KU

6. Course Size: 25 students maximum

7. Conditions of Participation:
Regular attendance and active participation in class and in the preparation and follow-up work at home are expected. Exclusion from the course based on the test results after the end of the lecture period of the winter semester (February) is possible.

8. Costs: 
Course costs: 500,00 € per semester - Cost Regulation
Course books and copies: approx. 50,00 € per semester
Semesterbeitrag KU: 78,00 € per semester