Information about the course schedules for the winter semester 2026/27 will be available in mid-September.
Registration for the German courses will open on 9 October, 2026.
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 winter semester 2026/27
Information about the course schedule for the winter semester 2026/27 will be available in mid-September.
Courses start on 26 October, 2026 and end on 12 February, 2027.
May be subject to change
Registration
Registration for the German courses will open on 9 October, 2026.
Registration form
Before you register, please note the following:
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.
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.
You will receive your invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by 23 October. Courses start on 26 October. 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 winter semester 2026/27
Information about the course schedule for the winter semester 2026/27 will be available in mid-September.
Courses start on 26 October, 2026 and end on 12 February, 2027.
May be subject to change
Registration
Registration for the German courses will open on 9 October, 2026.
Registration form
Before you register, please note the following:
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.
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.
With your registration form, please upload the certificate documenting your successful completion of level A1 (see Details).
In the following cases, you have the opportunity to qualify for the A2.1 course by taking a placement test. We are offering various in-person test dates between October 15 and 20. 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 A1.2 exam at TUBAF but did not pass.
- You completed the preliminary exam requirements for the A1.2 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 A1.2 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 an A1 certificate from a language institution that we do not recognize.
- Your A1 certificate is more than 2 years old.
- You can provide proof of participation in a A1.2 course at another language institution.
You will receive your invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by 23 October. Courses start on 26 October. 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 winter semester 2026/27
Information about the course schedule for the winter semester 2026/27 will be available in mid-September.
Courses start on 26 October, 2026 and end on 12 February, 2027.
May be subject to change
Registration
Registration for the German courses will open on 9 October, 2026.
Registration form
Before you register, please note the following:
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.
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.
With your registration form, please upload the certificate documenting your successful completion of level A2 (see Details).
In the following cases, you have the opportunity to qualify for the B1.1 course by taking a placement test. We are offering various in-person test dates between October 15 and 20. 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 A2.2 exam at TUBAF but did not pass.
- You completed the preliminary exam requirements for the A2.2 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 a A2.2 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 an A2 certificate from a language institution that we do not recognize.
- Your A2 certificate is more than 2 years old.
- You can provide proof of participation in a A2.2 course at another language institution.
You will receive your invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by 23 October. Courses start on 26 October. 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 winter semester 2026/27
Information about the course schedule for the winter semester 2026/27 will be available in mid-September.
Courses start on 26 October, 2026 and end on 12 February, 2027.
May be subject to change
Registration
Registration for the German courses will open on 9 October, 2026.
Registration form
Before you register, please note the following:
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.
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.
With your registration form, please upload the certificate documenting your successful completion of level B1 (see Details).
In the following cases, you have the opportunity to qualify for the B2.1 course by taking a placement test. We are offering various in-person test dates between October 15 and 20. 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 B1.2 exam at TUBAF but did not pass.
- You completed the preliminary exam requirements for the B1.2 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 a B1.2 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 B1 certificate from a language institution that we do not recognize.
- Your B1 certificate is more than 2 years old.
- You can provide proof of participation in a B1.2 course at another language institution.
You will receive your invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by 23 October. Courses start on 26 October. 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 winter semester 2026/27
Information about the course schedule for the winter semester 2026/27 will be available in mid-September.
Courses start on 26 October, 2026 and end on 12 February, 2027.
May be subject to change
Registration
Registration for the German courses will open on 9 October, 2026.
Registration form
Before you register, please note the following:
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 waiting list.
With your registration form, please upload the certificate documenting your successful completion of level C1 (see Details).
In exceptional cases and if places are available, participation is also possible with a strong B2 certificate. If you completed B2.2 outside TU Bergakademie Freiberg, please upload your B2 certificate with your registration.
There is no placement test for this course.
You will receive your invitation to the course via the OPAL learning platform by 23 October. 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
This course will not be offered in the winter semester 2026/27.
May be subject to change
Registration
This course will not be offered in the winter semester 2026/27.