German for Study & Work

Summer Courses of FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences

The summer courses “German for Study & Work” are aimed at university students and other interested learners who want to expand their language skills in international groups and get to know German life with all its facets: your stay in Aachen will offer you the opportunity to learn a lot about Germany both in the classroom and during leisure activities.

Course type & features

  • Four-week university summer course
  • Part of the “Aachener Sprachsommer”
  • For international students (18 years and older)
  • Face-to-face intensive German lessons on a daily basis in Aachen
  • Course book and additional teaching materials included
  • Experienced professional teachers
  • Final certificate and 5 ECTSECTS
    Information about the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System can be found here .
    -points
  • Varied cultural and leisure programme

Learning goals

  • Expand vocabulary and grammatical knowledge
  • Train oral and written communication skills
  • Use creative approaches in group and project tasks
  • Gain insights into German culture and topics of regional studies

Course structure & requirements for participation

  • Classes from Monday through Friday
  • 25 teaching unitsTeaching units:
    One teaching unit = 45 minutes
    per week, 100 teaching units in total
  • Levels B2–C1About proficiency levels:
    Click here to find detailed information regarding the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
  • Previous knowledge of at least B1.2About proficiency levels:
    Click here to find detailed information regarding the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
    is required
  • Suitable level will be defined by our online placement testCourse placement:
    If you book a course with us and have previous knowledge of German, our placement test will show which level you can begin with.
  • Minimum age: 18 years

Cultural and leisure programme

  • Examples of activities included in the course fee:
    • Social get-togethers
    • Guided city tour
    • Film nights
    • Visits to museums
    • Trips to interesting places in Aachen’s environs
    • International picnic
  • Optional European City trips (subject to extra fee)
    • Amsterdam (1 day)
    • Brussels (1 day)

Photos: © Sarah Thelen / ©Adrien Olichon/unsplash.com / © Sarah Thelen

German for Study & Work – Dates and Fees

MonthCourse DatesCourse FeesAccommodation DatesAccommodation Fees
July03.-30.07.2025€ 65003.-30.07.2025Twin room: €430 p. person
Single room: €630 p. person
August04.-29.08.2025€ 65004.-29.08.2025Twin room: €430 p. person
Single room: €630 p. person
September01.-26.09.2025€ 65001.-26.09.2025Twin room: €430 p. person
Single room: €630 p. person

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