Course Structure and Schedule
The preparatory year consists of three modules:
Module I | Courses A1 and A2 (beginner level) |
Module II | Courses B1 and B2 (intermediate level) |
Module III | Course C1 (advanced level) and preparation course for an official German language proficiency test |
The course schedule for the academic year is as follows:
Module I | October – February |
Winter break 2024/2025 | 20th of December until 6th of January |
Module II | February – June |
Spring break 2025 | 25th of May until 1st of June |
Module III | June – Sepember |
Summer break 2025 | from 31st of July |
Programme Fee
The programme fee for the whole year amounts to € 3,990.00 to be paid in two instalments. For detailed information about the payment modalities please consult the Applications page. In addition you have the possibility to apply for a Campus Card. For the Campus Card every semester a "Studentenwerksbeitrag" of € 104.00 needs to be paid to the University.
A number of extracurricular activities will be offered, including a guided tour of Passau, a sightseeing boat trip on the Danube, trips to Munich, Regensburg and Salzburg, excursions to local businesses, seminars and many more…
Certificate
Every course level (A1 to C1) concludes with a final exam consisting of 4 parts: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. All students who pass the exam will receive a German language certificate with an overall evaluation score in line with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
The programm finishes with a preparatory course for an official German language proficiency test.