German and European Studies Courses
Understanding culture - Discovering Germany and Europe - Expending Perspectives
The German as a Foreign Language department (DaF) offers English-taught courses focusing on cultural, historical, and social developments in German-speaking countries and accross Europe. Through cultural comparisons, current issues, and diverse academic perspectives, students are encouraged to sharpen their analytical skills and critically reflect on cultural contexts. The courses are interdisciplinary in nature and primarily designed for exchange students, but are also open to international degree-seeking students subject to availability.
AT A GLANCE | |
| Target group Exchange students of the UR Subject to availability: |
📆 | Summer Semester 2026 Registration period: 1 April - 9 April 2026 Late registration period: 13 April - 25 April 2026 Course start: from 13 April 2026 Winter Semester 2026/27 Registration period: 1 October - 8 October 2026 Late registration period: 12 October - 24 October 2026 Course start: from 12 October 2026 |
📩 | Contact Studienbegleitung.daf(at)ur.de (opens your email program) |
Range of Courses
Current courses within the GESC programme:
- Perspectives on German Culture
- Perspectives on Contemporary German Popular Culture
- Perspectives on German Film
- Perspectives on European Art and Architecture
- Perspectives on German Literature
- Introduction to Contemporary German Philosophy
- Fundamentals of Intercultural Communication
Note: Detailed information on the courses can be found in the course catalogue of the University of Regensburg (SPUR).
Course Schedule
- During the lecture period of a semester
- Details on times and rooms: in the UR course catalogue (SPUR)
Course Formats
- Classroom courses: fixed schedule at the university
- Online courses: flexible, asynchronous, with optional Zoom meetings
Registration & Admission
- Registration via the SPUR student portal during the registration or late registration period
Interested parties without a student account at the UR (e.g. OTH students) must register on SPUR in advance
→ Registration guide: will be updated shortly
Please note:
- Registration for a course does not guarantee admission.
- Admission is granted after the end of the registration persiod.
- Students who fail to attend the first session without notice will lose their place on the course.
Certificates & ECTS
- Upon successful completion: certificate with grade and ECTS credits
- Usually: 2.5 ECTS per weekly semester hour
- Requirements for obtaining a certificate and ECTS:
- at least 75% attendance
- active participation
- successful completion of assessments