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 2023/2024	22nd of December until 7th of January
Module II	February – June
Spring break 2024	18th of May until 26th of May
Module III	June – Sepember
Summer break 2024	from 27th 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 an official German language proficiency test, serving as evidence that you fulfill the language requirements for admission to a German University degree course.