ILC/Orientation Course

One of our most popular programs is the Intensive German Language Course (ILC). During the ILC, students have the chance to improve their language skills, while taking time to explore the town and region. Excursions and social activities are organized by our team of student assistants. They also help you with all matters of orientation and formalities associated with your study abroad period.

Intensive Language Course at a Glance:

► Course Dates: 4-6 weeks before the official lecture period starts (please see our factsheet in the download section for detailed information

► Target Group:

• exchange students who would like to brush up on/ improve their German language skills before the lectures start
• exchange students who would like to acquire basic German skills

► Information on the German Classes:

• levels offered: A1, A2, B1, B1+ und B2
• The exact levels and groups will be determined by a placement test, which takes place at the start of the course
• ECTS: 12
• instruction times: usually from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

► Orientation topics covered:

• orientation on campus, in Regensburg, in Germany
• formalities such as health insurance, registration with foreigners registration office
• Study stay at UR (enrollment, course choice, scheduling, learning agreement, transcript of records, confirmations of study period)
• Leisure activities such as campus and city tours, game nights, hiking tours, boat trip, etc.

► Costs for language instruction, orientation and social activities:

• ERASMUS students:  350 EUR
• other exchange students: 430 EUR
• *The costs for accommodation, living expenses and course materials are not included

Important Note:

Although the course is very intensive, students who only have beginner's knowledge of German when they arrive, will not be able to follow academic classes taught in German. We therefore recommend that students continue to improve their German language skills by taking further courses during the lecture period. These courses are free of charge.

For all students whose German skills are advanced enough to follow lectures taught in German or those who do not have the time to take part in the intensive language course, and therefore can only arrive in Regensburg right before the lectures start, UR offers the orientation course.

Participation in the orientation course is compulsory!

This free course starts about 1-2 weeks before the lectures start and consists of general orientation, an introduction to German culture, information on your studies, support with all formalities as well as guided tours of campus and the historic city center.

In contrast to the intensive language course, the orientation course does not offer any German language instruction. However, if you would like to improve your German by taking additional classes during the lecture period, you are welcome to take part in a German placement test, which takes place during the orientation course.

Orientation Course at a Glance:

► Course Dates: 1-2 weeks before the lecture period starts (please see our factsheet in the download section for detailed information)

► Language of Instruction: German or English (2 groups will be offered)

► Participation: Compulsory for all exchange students who do not take part in the intensive language course

► Topics Covered (among others):

• orientation on campus, in Regensburg, and in Germany
• formalities such as health insurance, registration with foreigners’ registration office, broadcasting fee
• study program (enrollment, course choice, learning agreement, transcript of records, confirmations of study period)
• Learning Agreement, Transcript of Records, Confirmation of Study Period
• recreational activities such as campus and city tours, pub crawl, boat trip to Walhalle, etc.

►  Costs: none