Intensive German Language Courses
Language-ready for the semester
In cooperation with the International Office of the UR, the German as a Foreign Language department (DaF) offers intensive language courses during the lecture-free period before the start of the semester. These courses help international students improve their German skills – for a successful start to their studies and a smooth transition to life in Regensburg.
AT A GLANCE | |
| Target group International students at the UR (exchange students and regular students) international students of the OTH as well as |
📈 | Course level A1-B2 |
| Courses for the winter semester 2026/27 7 September - 2 October 2026 Courses for the summer semester 2027 8 March - 9 April 2027 |
📩 | Contact Studienbegleitung.daf(at)ur.de (opens your email program) |
Course Structure
The intensive language courses are offered at levels A1 to B2 and consist of two components:
- Course 1: Language course - 80 course hours
- Course 2: Language training - 24 course hours
→ Total: 104 course hours / 20 course days
Please note:
- Within one course, it is possible to complete half a level.
- In addition to language instruction, the programme includes various activities and excursions, guided by tutors.
Course Schedule & Timetable
- During the lecture-free period
- Course start: approx. 5 weeks before the start of the lecture period
- Duration: 4 weeks / 20 course days
- Classes from Monday to Friday
Timetable:
Placement
- Compulsory placement test
- Placement test date: Thursday before the start of the course
Registration & Fees
- Registration exclusively via the International Office of the University of Regensburg
- OTH students, PhD students, staff members, and visiting scholars of the UR: participation only subject to availability and upon request
- Course fees: between € 395 and € 475, depending on status – exact fees are provided by the International Office
- Accommodation and living expenses are not included in the course fee
- Fee waivers for selected degree programs are available through iSTEPS – further information on iSTEPS can be found further down on this page.
Certificates & ECTS
- Upon successful completion: certificate with grade and 12 ECTS credits
- Requirements:
- at least 75% attendance
- active participation
- successful completion of assessments
- Assessment components:
- Language course: interim test (40%), final test (60%)
- Language training: active participation (40%), course project (60%)
- Overall grade: language course (75%), language training (25%)
Information on the iSTEPS Programme
Students in selected degree programmes may obtain a place in the intensive language course through the iSTEPS ILC programme and are exempt from course fees. Only a contribution of €90 for activities and excursions is mandatory.
iSTEPS ILC is available for the following degree programs:
- British Studies (MA)
- Computational Science (MSc)
- Computer Science (MSc)
- Data Science (MSc)
- Ecology, Evolution, Conservation (MSc)
- Economics (MSc)
- English Linguistics (MA)
- European Studies (MA)
- European-American Studies (MA)
- German and Comparative Law (LLM)
- Human-Centred AI (MSc)
- International Master Biology (MSc)
- Liberal Arts (BA)
- Cancer and Immunity (MSc)
- Mathematics (MSc)
- Physics (MSc)
- SynCat - Advanced Synthesis and Catalysis (MSc)
Important information for iSTEPS students:
- Participation is not guaranteed (subject to availability).
- Admission results are communicated after the application deadline.
- Participation is only possible with placement test (see "Placement" above)
- The contribution of 90 € is only due after admission