Registration for German courses is now closed.
German A1
Details
| Course start: | A1.1 in winter semester/ A1.2 in summer semester |
| Duration: | one semester per level |
| Scope: | 4 SWS course, 4 SWS self-study |
| Prerequisites: |
The prerequisites for A1.2 are
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| Examination/Credits: | 4 credit points and a certificate upon successful completion Each module ends with a written examination (90 minutes). At least 80% active participation in the courses is required for admission to the exam. |
| Course fee: |
For students and doctoral candidates enrolled at TUBAF - free of charge. |
Content
| Course content: | Participants acquire basic knowledge and basic skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing for communication in everyday life as well as knowledge of the country. Fundamentals in phonetics, spelling, grammar and lexis are taught. |
| Teaching material: | Spektrum A1+ (Schubert Verlag) The textbook is also available in two-part volumes. Volume 1 (A1.1), Volume 2 (A1.2) |
Module descriptions: | German A1.1 and German A1.2 |
Course schedule
Please note: Courses start on 27 October 2025 and end on 13 February 2026.
| German A1.1 Group 1 | 1st MGEX | Mon, 6 - 7.30 p.m. Thu, 6 - 7.30 p.m. | SPQ 1403 SPQ 1403 | Ms. Anna Wiesmeier |
| German A1.1 Group 2 | 1st MPE | Mon, 8 - 9.30 a.m. Wed, 8 - 9.30 a.m. | SPQ 1402 SPQ 1403 | Ms. Kerstin Bellmann |
| German A1.1 Group 3 | 1st MDRS | Tue, 2.30 - 4 p.m. Wed, 2.30 - 4 p.m. | SPQ 1402 UBH 0208 | Ms. Hristina Patcheva |
| German A1.1 Group 4 | 1st MMT 1st MAMA | Mon, 8 - 9.30 a.m. Thu, 6 - 7.30 p.m. | SPQ 1403 SPQ 1402 | Mr. Johannes Bey |
| German A1.1 Group 5 | 2nd MMT 1st MAMA | Tue, 2.30 - 4 p.m. Fri, 2.30 - 4 p.m. | SPQ 1401 SPQ 1402 | Ms. Kathleen Oehmichen |
| German A1.1 Group 6 | 1st TAIEM 1st MCE | Mon, 9.45 - 11.15 a.m. Wed, 2.30 - 4 p.m. | UBH 0211 UBH 0209 | Ms. Katerina Barta |
| German A1.1 Group 7 | 1st MMT | Wed, 9.45 - 11.15 a.m. Fri, 9.45 - 11.15 a.m. | SPQ 1403 SPQ 1403 | Ms. Kathleen Oehmichen |
| German A1.1 Group 8 | 1st CMS | Tue, 9.45 - 11.15 a.m. Thu, 9.45 - 11.15 a.m. | SPQ 1403 SPQ 1403 | Mr. Eric Welzel |
| German A1.1 Group 9 | 2nd MMT | Mon, 11.30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Thu, 2.30 - 4 p.m. | SPQ 1403 SPQ 1401 | Ms. Katrin Böhmker |
| German A1.1 Group 10 | 1st IBRE | Tue, 4.15 - 5.45 p.m. Thu, 6 - 7.30 p.m. | SPQ 1403 SPQ 1302 | Ms. Paula Trautzold |
| German A1.1 Group 11 | 1st/2nd MoRe, 1st MGWM | Mon, 11.30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wed, 2.30 - 4 p.m. | FOR 0221 UBH 0211 | Ms. Susanne Gasda |
May be subject to change
Registration
Registration for German language courses in the winter semester 2025/26 is now closed.
You will receive an invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by October 24. If you do not attend the first class without giving a reason, your place in the course will be reallocated.
Note for interested doctoral students and employees of TUBAF as well as guests:
- We appreciate your interest. However, please note that TUBAF students have priority when it comes to allocating places. If demand is high, any free places may be allocated via the waiting list only during the first week of the course.
We will do our best to offer you a place, but we ask for your patience.
German A2
Details
| Course start: | A2.1 in winter semester/ A2.2 in summer semester |
| Duration: | one semester per level |
| Scope: | 4 SWS course, 4 SWS self-study |
| Prerequisites: |
The prerequisites for A2.2 are:
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| Examination/Credits: | 4 credit points and a certificate upon successful completion Each module ends with a written exam (90 minutes). At least 80% active participation in the course is required for admission to the examination. |
| Course fee: |
For students and doctoral candidates enrolled at TUBAF - free of charge. |
Content
| Course content: | Participants expand their knowledge of the basics of German grammar and their general vocabulary and conduct conversations on various topics of everyday life. The skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking are further practiced and expanded. |
| Teaching material: | Spektrum A2+ (Schubert Verlag) The textbook is also available in two-part volumes. Volume 1 (A2.1), Volume 2 (A2.2) |
Module descriptions: | German A2.1 or German A2.2 |
Course schedule
Please note: Courses start on 27 October 2025 and end on 13 February 2026.
| German A2.1 Group 1 | 1st/2nd MoRE, 1st MGWM 1st MGEX, 1st IBRE | Mon, 4.15 - 5.45 p.m. Thu, 4.15 - 5.45 p.m. | SPQ 1403 SPQ 1403 | Ms. Anna Wiesemeier |
| German A2.1 Group 2 | 1st MMT 1st MAMA | Wed, 2.30 - 4 p.m. Fri, 2.30 - 4 p.m. | SPQ 1403 SPQ 1403 | Ms. Evgenia Nekliudova |
| German A2.1 Group 3 | CANCELLED | |||
| German A2.1 Group 4 | 1st MPE | Tue, 9.45 - 11.15 a.m. Thu, 9.45 - 11.15 a.m. | MIB 1107 UBH 0208 | Ms. Hristina Patcheva |
| German A2.1 Group 5 | 1st/3rd MDRS | Tue, 11.30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Thu, 11.30 a.m. - 1. p.m. | MIB 1107 UBH 0208 | Ms. Hristina Patcheva |
| German A2.1 Group 6 | 2nd MMT | Tue, 4.15 - 5.45 p.m. Fri, 9.45 - 11.15 a.m. | UBH 0211 SPQ 1401 | Ms. Katerina Barta |
| German A2.1 Group 7 | 1st TAIEM 1st MCE | Mon, 2.30 - 4 p.m. Wed, 9.45 - 11.15 a.m. | SPQ 1403 SPQ 1402 | Ms. Katerina Barta |
May be subject to change
Registration
Registration for German language courses in the winter semester 2025/26 is now closed.
You will receive an invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by October 24. If you do not attend the first class without giving a reason, your place in the course will be reallocated.
Note for interested doctoral students and employees of TUBAF as well as guests:
- We appreciate your interest. However, please note that TUBAF students have priority when it comes to allocating places. If demand is high, any free places may be allocated via the waiting list only during the first week of the course.
We will do our best to offer you a place, but we ask for your patience.
German B1
Details
| Course start: | B1.1 in winter semester/ B1.2 in summer semester |
| Duration: | one semester per level |
| Scope: | 4 SWS lecture, 4 SWS self-study |
| Prerequisites: |
The prerequisites for B1.2 are
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| Examination/Credits: | 4 credit points and a certificate upon successful completion Each module ends with a written exam (90 minutes). At least 80% active participation in the course is required for admission to the examination. |
| Course fee: |
For students and doctoral candidates enrolled at TUBAF - free of charge. |
Content
| Course content: | Participants build on previously acquired language knowledge and skills. They repeat and expand vocabulary and grammatical knowledge in communicative scenarios involving all language skills (reading, listening, writing and speaking). |
| Teaching material: | Spektrum B1+ (Schubert Verlag) The textbook is also available in two-part volumes. Volume 1 (B1.1), Volume 2 (B1.2) |
| Module descriptions: | German B1.1 and German B1.2 |
Course schedule
Please note: Courses start on 27 October 2025 and end on 13 February 2026.
| German B1.1 Group 1 | 1st IBRE | Mon, 11.30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wed, 4.15 - 5.45 p.m. | UBH 0211 UBH 0209 | Ms. Katerina Barta |
| German B1.1 Group 2 | 1st/ 2nd MoRe, 1st MGWM 1st MPE, 1st CMS, 1st MCE, 1st TAIEM | Mon, 8 - 9.30 a.m. Thu, 6 - 7.30 p.m. | SPQ 0302 SPQ 1401 | Ms. Katrin Böhmker |
| German B1.1 Group 3 | open | Tue, 11.30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Thu, 11.30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | SPQ 1403 SPQ 1403 | Mr. Eric Welzel |
| German B1.1 Group 4 | 1st MDRS | Wed, 2.30 - 4 p.m. Fri, 11.30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | FOR 0241r SPQ 1402 | Ms. Kathleen Oehmichen |
May be subject to change
Registration
Registration for German language courses in the winter semester 2025/26 is now closed.
You will receive an invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by October 24. If you do not attend the first class without giving a reason, your place in the course will be reallocated.
Note for interested doctoral students and employees of TUBAF as well as guests:
- We appreciate your interest. However, please note that TUBAF students have priority when it comes to allocating places. If demand is high, any free places may be allocated via the waiting list only during the first week of the course.
We will do our best to offer you a place, but we ask for your patience.
German B2
Details
| Course start: | B2.1 in winter semester/ B2.2 in summer semester |
| Duration: | one semester per level |
| Scope: | 4 SWS course, 4 SWS self-study |
| Prerequisites: |
The prerequisites for B2.2 are
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| Examination/Credits: | 4 credit points and a certificate upon successful completion The module examination includes a portfolio examination consisting of 4 parts including all language skills (listening comprehension, reading comprehension, speaking, writing). At least 80% active participation in the course and completion of all course assignments are required for admission to the examination. |
| Course fee: |
For students and doctoral candidates enrolled at TUBAF - free of charge. |
Content
| Course content: | Participants learn to understand a wide range of texts, to express themselves in writing on complex issues clearly and in a structured manner and to give oral presentations on general topics and on topics from their own areas of interest. They actively participate in discussions and present their own point of view. |
| Teaching material: | Kompass DaF B2. Deutsch für Studium und Beruf (Klett Verlag). The integrated course and workbook is available in two-part volumes (Volume 1 - B2.1 and Volume 2 - B2.2). |
Module descriptions: | German B2.1 and German B2.2 |
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Course schedule
Please note: Courses start on 27 October 2025 and end on 13 February 2026.
| German B2.1 Group 1 | 1st MPE | Mon, 4.15 - 5.45 p.m. tbc Wed, 6 - 7.30 p.m. tbc | SPQ 1402 SPQ 1402 | Ms. Katja Polanski |
| German B2.1 Group 2 | 1st/ 2nd MoRe, 1st MGWM 1st IBRE, 1st TAIEM, 1st MCE | Mon, 9.45 - 11.15 a.m. Thu, 4.15 - 5.45 p.m. | SPQ 1403 SPQ 1401 | Ms. Katrin Böhmker |
| German B2.1 Group 3 | 1st/ 3rd MDRS | Tue, 2.30 - 4 p.m. Fri, 11.30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | UBH 0211 SPQ 1403 | Ms. Katerina Barta |
May be subject to change
Registration
Registration for German language courses in the winter semester 2025/26 is now closed.
You will receive an invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by October 24. If you do not attend the first class without giving a reason, your place in the course will be reallocated.
Note for interested doctoral students and employees of TUBAF as well as guests:
- We appreciate your interest. However, please note that TUBAF students have priority when it comes to allocating places. If demand is high, any free places may be allocated via the waiting list only during the first week of the course.
We will do our best to offer you a place, but we ask for your patience.
Communication in Studies and Work (C1)
Details
| Course start: | in winter semester and summer semester |
| Duration: | one semester |
| Scope: | 4 SWS course, 4 SWS self-study |
| Prerequisites: |
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| Examination/Credits: | 4 credit points and a certificate upon successful completion The module examination is a portfolio examination consisting of 3 parts. At least 80% active participation in the course and completion of all course assignments are required for admission to the examination. |
| Course fee: |
For students and doctoral candidates enrolled at TUBAF - free of charge. |
Content
Course content:
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| Internal teaching material |
| Module descriptions: | Communication in Studies and Work (C1) |
Course schedule
Please note: Courses start on 27 October 2025 and end on 11 February 2026.
| Communication in Studies and Work (C1) | 1st MMB, 1st/ 2nd MVTC, 1st MET, 1st MUT 1st/ 2nd MKGB and open for other interested participants | Mon, 4.15 - 5.45 p.m. Wed, 9.45 - 11.15 a.m. | UBH 0211 SPQ 1401 | Ms. Susanne Gasda |
May be subject to change
Registration
Registration for German language courses in the winter semester 2025/26 is now closed.
You will receive an invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by October 24. If you do not attend the first class without giving a reason, your place in the course will be reallocated.
Note for interested doctoral students and employees of TUBAF as well as guests:
- We appreciate your interest. However, please note that TUBAF students have priority when it comes to allocating places. If demand is high, any free places may be allocated via the waiting list only during the first week of the course.
We will do our best to offer you a place, but we ask for your patience.
German for Engineers (C1)
Details
| Course start: | as a rule in the summer semester |
| Duration: | one semester |
| Scope: | 4 SWS course, 4 SWS self-study |
| Prerequisites: |
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| Examination/Credits: | 4 credit points and a certificate upon successful completion The module examination is a portfolio examination consisting of 4 parts. At least 80% participation in the course and completion of all course assignments are required for admission to the examination. |
| Course fee: |
For students and doctoral candidates enrolled at TUBAF - free of charge. |
Content
| Course content: | Participants become familiar with essential linguistic features and typical structures of oral and written specialized texts. They acquire strategies for listening comprehension, reading comprehension, academic writing and presentation, can apply them in their own text reception and text production to cope with the linguistic-communicative tasks associated with their studies. |
| Teaching material: | Internal teaching material |
| Module descriptions: | Fachsprache Deutsch für Ingenieure |
Course schedule
Please note: Courses start on 27 October 2025 and end on 11 February 2026.
| German for Engineers (C1) | open for interested participants | Mon, 2.30 - 4 p.m. Wed, 4.15 - 5.45 p.m. | SPQ 1402 SPQ 1402 | Ms. Katja Polanski |
May be subject to change
Registration
Registration for German language courses in the winter semester 2025/26 is now closed.
You will receive an invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by October 24. If you do not attend the first class without giving a reason, your place in the course will be reallocated.
Note for interested doctoral students and employees of TUBAF as well as guests:
- We appreciate your interest. However, please note that TUBAF students have priority when it comes to allocating places. If demand is high, any free places may be allocated via the waiting list only during the first week of the course.
We will do our best to offer you a place, but we ask for your patience.
