Course schedules for the summer semester 2026 will be published in mid-March. 

Registration for German language courses will open on 23 March 2026. 

 

 

German A1

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:


There are no prerequisites for participation in A1.1.

The prerequisites for A1.2 are

  • successful completion of A1.1 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg,
  • a certificate of level A1.1 from a recognized language institute (eg. Goethe, telc, ÖSD; usually not older than 2 years), another university in Germany, or a partner university/institution of TUBAF
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.
For employees and guests - 290 € / semester

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
 

Please note: Courses start on 13 April 2026 and end on 17 July 2026. 

Course schedules will be available here by mid-March.

     
     


May be subject to change

Registration for German language courses in the summer semester 2026 will open on 23 March 2026. The registration form will then be available here.

Before you register, please note the following:

  1. With your registration, please indicate two course options. The first option must be a course that is planned for your student group. Students for whose degree program or semester no course is planned, as well as other interested parties, should indicate two course options of their choice on the registration form.
  2. Before submitting your registration, please make sure that the course options you have chosen actually fit into your schedule. A later course change is only possible via the waiting list.
  3. With your registration form, please upload the certificate documenting your successful completion of level A1.1 (see Details).
  4. In the following cases, you have the opportunity to qualify for the A1.2 course by taking a placement test. We are offering various in-person test dates between 7 and 10 April. You will receive an invitation from us to register for a test date. Participation in a placement test without invitation and prior registration will not be possible.
    • You took the A1.1 exam at TUBAF but did not pass.
    • You completed the preliminary exam requirements for the A1.1 course at TUBAF but decided not to take the exam (in this case, you will only be given the opportunity to take the placement test once!).
    • You had to drop out of an A1.1 course at TUBAF in the second half of the course, but you have a certificate of attendance. (In this case, the placement test can only be taken once!).
    • You can present a certificate from a language institution that we do not recognize.
    • Your certificate is more than 2 years old.
    • You can provide proof of participation in an A1.1 course at another language institution.
  5. If there is no proof of existing language skills at A1.1 level, you will not be able to start the course in the summer semester. You can then register for an A1.1 course in the winter semester 2026/27 in October. 
    A competence-based upgrade is at the discretion of the IUZ/Department of Languages and is only possible upon the recommendation of the teacher and only in the first two weeks of the course.
  6. Registrations received after 1 April will not be considered.

You will receive your invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by 10 April. 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

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 A2.1 are:

  • successful completion of A1.2 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg,
  • a certificate of level A1 from a recognized language institute (eg. Goethe, telc, ÖSD; usually not older than 2 years), another university in Germany, or a partner university/institution of TUBAF

The prerequisites for A2.2 are:

  • successful completion of A2.1 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg,
  • a certificate of level A2.1 from a recognized language institute (e.g. Goethe, telc, ÖSD;  usually not older than 2 years), another university in Germany, or a partner university/institution of TUBAF
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.
For employees and guests - 290 € / semester

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
 

Please note: Courses start on 13 April 2026 and end on 17 July 2026. 

Course schedules will be available here by mid-March.

     
     


May be subject to change

Registration for German language courses in the summer semester 2026 will open on 23 March 2026. The registration form will then be available here.

Before you register, please note the following:

  1. With your registration, please indicate two course options. The first option must be a course that is planned for your student group. Students for whose degree program or semester no course is planned, as well as other interested parties, should indicate two course options of their choice on the registration form.
  2. Before submitting your registration, please make sure that the course options you have chosen actually fit into your schedule. A later course change is only possible via the waiting list.
  3. With your registration form, please upload the certificate documenting your successful completion of level A2.1 (see Details).
  4. In the following cases, you have the opportunity to qualify for the A2.2 course by taking a placement test. We are offering various in-person test dates between 7 and 10 April. You will receive an invitation from us to register for a test date. Participation in a placement test without invitation and prior registration will not be possible.
    • You took the A2.1 exam at TUBAF but did not pass.
    • You completed the preliminary exam requirements for the A2.1 course at TUBAF but decided not to take the exam (in this case, you will only be given the opportunity to take the placement test once!).
    • You had to drop out of an A2.1 course at TUBAF in the second half of the course, but you have a certificate of attendance. (In this case, the placement test can only be taken once!).
    • You can present a certificate from a language institution that we do not recognize.
    • Your certificate is more than 2 years old.
    • You can provide proof of participation in an A2.1 course at another language institution.
  5. If there is no proof of existing language skills at A2.1 level, you will not be able to start the course in the summer semester. You can then register for an A2.1 course in the winter semester 2026/27 in October. 
    A competence-based upgrade is at the discretion of the IUZ/Department of Languages and is only possible upon the recommendation of the teacher and only in the first two weeks of the course.
  6. Registrations received after 1 April will not be considered.

You will receive your invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by 10 April. 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

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 B1.1 are

  • successful completion of A2.2 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg,
  • a certificate of level A2 from a recognized language institute (eg. Goethe, telc, ÖSD; usually not older than 2 years), another university in Germany, or a partner university/institution of TUBAF

The prerequisites for B1.2 are

  • successful completion of B1.1 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg,
  • a certificate of level B1.1 from a recognized language institute (e.g. Goethe, telc, ÖSD;  usually not older than 2 years), another university in Germany, or a partner university/institution of TUBAF
     
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.
For employees and guests - 290 € / semester

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
 

Please note: Courses start on 13 April 2026 and end on 17 July 2026. 

Course schedules will be available here by mid-March.

     
     


May be subject to change

Registration for German language courses in the summer semester 2026 will open on 23 March 2026. The registration form will then be available here.

Before you register, please note the following:

  1. With your registration, please indicate two course options. The first option must be a course that is planned for your student group. Students for whose degree program or semester no course is planned, as well as other interested parties, should indicate two course options of their choice on the registration form.
  2. Before submitting your registration, please make sure that the course options you have chosen actually fit into your schedule. A later course change is only possible via the waiting list.
  3. With your registration form, please upload the certificate documenting your successful completion of level A1.1 (see Details).
  4. In the following cases, you have the opportunity to qualify for the B1.2 course by taking a placement test. We are offering various in-person test dates between 7 and 10 April. You will receive an invitation from us to register for a test date. Participation in a placement test without invitation and prior registration will not be possible.
    • You took the B1.1 exam at TUBAF but did not pass.
    • You completed the preliminary exam requirements for the B1.1 course at TUBAF but decided not to take the exam (in this case, you will only be given the opportunity to take the placement test once!).
    • You had to drop out of an B1.1 course at TUBAF in the second half of the course, but you have a certificate of attendance. (In this case, the placement test can only be taken once!).
    • You can present a certificate from a language institution that we do not recognize.
    • Your certificate is more than 2 years old.
    • You can provide proof of participation in an B1.1 course at another language institution.
  5. If there is no proof of existing language skills at B1.1 level, you will not be able to start the course in the summer semester. You can then register for an B1.1 course in the winter semester 2026/27 in October. 
    A competence-based upgrade is at the discretion of the IUZ/Department of Languages and is only possible upon the recommendation of the teacher and only in the first two weeks of the course.
  6. Registrations received after 1 April will not be considered.

You will receive your invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by 10 April. 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

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 B2.1 are

  • successful completion of B1.2 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg,
  • a certificate of level B1 from a recognized language institute (eg Goethe, telc, ÖSD; usually not older than 2 years), another university in Germany, or a partner university/institution of TUBAF

The prerequisites for B2.2 are

  • successful completion of B2.1 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg,
  • a certificate of level B2.1 from a recognized language institute (e.g. Goethe, telc, ÖSD;  usually not older than 2 years), another university in Germany, or a partner university/institution of TUBAF
     
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.
For employees and guests - 290 € / semester

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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Please note: Courses start on 13 April 2026 and end on 17 July 2026. 

Course schedules will be available here by mid-March.

     
     


May be subject to change

Registration for German language courses in the summer semester 2026 will open on 23 March 2026. The registration form will then be available here.

Before you register, please note the following:

  1. With your registration, please indicate two course options. The first option must be a course that is planned for your student group. Students for whose degree program or semester no course is planned, as well as other interested parties, should indicate two course options of their choice on the registration form.
  2. Before submitting your registration, please make sure that the course options you have chosen actually fit into your schedule. A later course change is only possible via the waiting list.
  3. With your registration form, please upload the certificate documenting your successful completion of level B2.1 (see Details).
  4. In the following cases, you have the opportunity to qualify for the B2.2 course by taking a placement test. We are offering various in-person test dates between 7 and 10 April. You will receive an invitation from us to register for a test date. Participation in a placement test without invitation and prior registration will not be possible.
    • You took the B2.1 exam at TUBAF but did not pass.
    • You completed the preliminary exam requirements for the B2.1 course at TUBAF but decided not to take the exam (in this case, you will only be given the opportunity to take the placement test once!).
    • You had to drop out of an B2.1 course at TUBAF in the second half of the course, but you have a certificate of attendance. (In this case, the placement test can only be taken once!).
    • You can present a certificate from a language institution that we do not recognize.
    • Your certificate is more than 2 years old.
    • You can provide proof of participation in an B2.1 course at another language institution.
  5. If there is no proof of existing language skills at B2.1 level, you will not be able to start the course in the summer semester. You can then register for an B1.1 course in the winter semester 2026/27 in October. 
    A competence-based upgrade is at the discretion of the IUZ/Department of Languages and is only possible upon the recommendation of the teacher and only in the first two weeks of the course.
  6. Registrations received after 1 April will not be considered.

You will receive your invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by 10 April. 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)

Course start:
in winter semester and summer semester
 
Duration:
one semester 
 
Scope:
4 SWS course, 4 SWS self-study
 
Prerequisites:


 


The prerequisites for participation are

  • DSH-2 or an equivalent certificate (e.g. Goethe, Telc C1 Hochschule, TestDaF, ÖSD; usually not older than 2 years)
  • successful completion of at least B2.2 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg, another university in Germany, or a partner university/institution of TUBAF
     
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.
For employees and guests - 290 € / semester

Course content:

 



Participants become familiar with essential linguistic features and typical structures of oral and written texts. They acquire strategies to adequately cope linguistically with the written and oral communicative situations associated with their studies/doctoral studies or everyday professional life. They are able to present and present content specific to text type and context, as well as to argue their own point of view in different situations.


 


Teaching material:  

 

Internal teaching material
Module descriptions:       Communication in Studies and Work (C1)
 

This course will not be offered in the summer semester 2026. 

     

May be subject to change

This course will not be offered in the summer semester 2026.

German for Engineers (C1)

Course start:
as a rule in the summer semester
 
Duration:
one semester
 
Scope:
4 SWS course, 4 SWS self-study
 
Prerequisites:


The prerequisites for participation are

  • DSH-2 or an equivalent certificate (e.g. Goethe, Telc C1 Hochschule, TestDaF, ÖSD; usually not older than 2 years)
  • successful completion of at least B2.2 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg, another university in Germany, or a partner university/institution of TUBAF
     
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.
For employees and guests - 290 € / semester

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 
 

Please note: Courses start on 13 April 2026 and end on 17 July 2026. 

Course schedules will be available here by mid-March.

German for Engineers (C1)    

May be subject to change

Registration for German language courses in the summer semester 2026 will open on 23 March 2026. The registration form will then be available here.

Before you register, please note the following:

  1. Before submitting your registration, please make sure that the course options you have chosen actually fit into your schedule. A later course change is only possible via the waiting list.
  2. With your registration form, please upload the certificate documenting your successful completion of level C1, or at least of level B2 (see Details).
  3. There is no placement test for this course.
  4. Registrations received after 1 April will not be considered.

You will receive your invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by 10 April. 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.
Katja Polanski
Direktorin Abteilung Sprachen, Prüferstraße 2, Zimmer 3.404, 09599 Freiberg
katja.polanski [at] iuz.tu-freiberg.de +49 3731 39-4390