Language courses
Can I take a language course?
As part of INTEGRA, FAU offers a wide range of German language courses each semester. The difficulty and requirements for participation vary from course to course.
Places on the courses are limited. There is no legal entitlement to a place on a course.
You can only take part in a course after you have registered.
When and where do the language courses take place?
The language courses are held in Erlangen and Nuremberg.
We will send you some information about the courses on offer as soon as you have registered for the FAU INTEGRA project.
Language courses held in the evenings
The evening language courses take place each semester during FAU’s lecture period. The courses are held on two evenings a week and comprise 8 teaching hours per week. Participation is free of charge.
The requirements for taking part are as follows:
- Registration with FAU INTEGRA
- Placement test to determine language proficiency
Preparatory language courses (DSH courses)
Preparatory German courses (DSH courses) teach German language skills that are needed to cope with studying in German in Germany.
They take place each semester during FAU’s lecture period or are offered as intensive courses (before the lecture period starts) in March or September. The DSH courses comprise a total of 20 teaching hours per week. Participation is subject to a fee.
The requirements for taking part are as follows:
- Registration with FAU INTEGRA
- Qualifications that entitle you to study in Germany (e.g. university entrance qualification (equivalent to Abitur in Germany), Bachelor’s degree)
- Proof of German language proficiency of at least level A2 according to the CEFR
- Placement test to determine language proficiency
Subject-related language courses
The aim of subject-related language courses is to teach and practice specialist terminology and language. They make an important contribution to ensuring students are successful in their studies. These language courses are offered in conjunction with FAU’s Language Centre at all faculties, for example business German or German for students at the Faculty of Engineering.
The subject-related language courses take place each semester during FAU’s lecture period. They comprise a total of 4 teaching hours per week. Participation is free of charge.
The requirements for taking part are as follows:
- Registration with FAU INTEGRA
- Enrolment at FAU for a regular degree programme or a taster course