Languages and Intercultural Communication

In addition to general and business German lessons, the course offers a social programme with numerous additional offers and assistance with registration formalities. We cannot recommend this course to you highly enough, as it will greatly facilitate your integration into the German university system and increase your oral and written Business German language skills. 

Course duration: Monday, 1 September to Friday, 12 September 2025

Times:  daily 9:15 am - 3 pm (except on Saturdays and Sundays); 60 teaching hours in total

ECTS credits: Upon successful completion, students will receive a graded certificate of attendance; 4 ECTS credits for exchange students

Language levels: A1 - C1 (according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages) 

Group size: 10 - 15 students per group

• In order to better assess your language skills and place you in the appropriate group, we use an online placement test (beginners do not need to take the test; you will receive more information about this when you register).
• All classes are taught by experienced language teachers who have been teaching Business German for many years and know the requirements placed on international ESB students.

Additional activities:

• Help with registration formalities and orientation on campus
• Welcome session
• Meet & greet with ESB students 
• Excursions, city tours, and further free-time activities
• Further information will follow

Course fee: €250 (You will receive payment details after registering) 

Registration deadline: 31 July 2025 or when the number of participants is reached

Please note: If you need a visa in order to travel to Germany, you should apply for this in good time (approx. 4-6 weeks before your departure date) from the German Embassy or a Consulate General. You will also find information about the current entry regulations to Germany here.

If you wish to withdraw from the course, you may do so by email up to one week before the start of the course without charge. If you register for the course but do not take part and do not inform us that you wish to withdraw, we will impose an administrative fee of at least €50.

Registration: Registration is open from now until 18 August 2025. IB exchange students, IMX and EMS students will have the link to the registration form sent to them by their programme coordinators. Any other students wishing to participate in the course should contact iff@reutlingen-university.de

This course acts as an introduction to the German language and enables students to develop their language skills and make the start of their studies and integration into life on campus at Reutlingen University as smooth as possible. All groups are taught by experienced trainers with extensive knowledge in the field of "German as a Foreign Language" for international students. Besides the language lessons, we offer an accompanying programme with a number of additional activities as well as a one-day intercultural training.

Course duration: 15 - 26 September 2025

Times: Monday - Friday, 9:15 am - 3 pm (60 teaching hours in total)

ECTS Credits: Upon successful completion students will receive a graded certificate of attendance and 4 ECTS credits

Language levels: A1 - C1; according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages (can be found in the service panel) 

Group size: 15 - 20 students per group

• In order to better assess your language skills and place you in the appropriate group, we use an online placement test (you will receive more information about this when you register; beginners do not need to take the test).

Accompanying programme and additional activities:

• Help with registration formalities, orientation on campus
• Guided tour of the campus, city tour of Reutlingen
• Excursions to Heidelberg and Tübingen and further free-time activities
• Intercultural training
• Information on studying in Germany

Course fee: €250 (You will receive payment details after registering) 

Please note: If you need a visa in order to travel to Germany, you should apply for this in good time (approx. 4-6 weeks before your departure date) from the German Embassy or a Consulate General. Also inform yourself here about the current entry regulations in Germany.

If you wish to withdraw from the course, you may do so by email up to one week before the start of the course without charge. If you register for the course but do not take part and do not inform us that you wish to withdraw, we will impose an administrative fee of at least €50.

Minimum number of participiants: 40

Registration: Registration is open from now until 29 August 2025. Exchange students will have the link to the registration form sent to them by their programme coordinators. Any other students wishing to participate in the course should contact iff@reutlingen-university.de