Preparatory Intensive German Language Course
One of our most popular programmes is definitely the Intensive Language Course (ILC). This is probably due to the fact that participants have time to get to know the city and the surrounding area in addition to their German lessons. Our team of ILC tutors organises various excursions and social activities such as a city tour of Regensburg, a Bavarian evening with typical Bavarian food, a games evening, hikes, etc. You will also receive an orientation program during the course and together, we will take care of all the necessary formalities associated with the exchange.
Overview Intensive Language Course
Course Dates
The course always takes place approx. 4-6 weeks before the start of lectures (March/April and September/October). You can find more information on the specific course times and arrival dates in our factsheet and academic calendar on “Semester Dates”.
Target Group
- Exchange students who would like to acquire basic knowledge of German for everyday life
- Exchange students who would like to improve their German before the start of lectures
Important note:
Although the course is very intensive, students without prior knowledge of German or with basic level knowledge will most likely not be able to follow lectures in German even after the course. We therefore recommend that you take additional German courses during the semester. These courses during the semester are free of charge and are offered at all levels (A1-C2).
Costs for Lessons, Orientation and Leisure Activities
- Costs for students coming to Regensburg as part of the ERASMUS+ programme: �395
- Costs for students coming to Regensburg as part of other partnerships / programmes: 475�
Costs for accommodation, living expenses and course materials are not included. Minor additional costs may be incurred for leisure activities.
Course Information
- Levels offered: A1.1, A1.2, A2.1, A2.2, B1.1, B1.2, B2.1, B2.2
- Placement into course groups/levels is based on a compulsory placement test before the start of the course. The date of the placement test will be communicated to the participants in good time beforehand.
- Students receive 12 ECTS for successful and regular participation in the course
- Lesson times: usually Monday - Friday from 08:30 to 11:45 and Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 13:00 to 14:30
Orientation Program during the ILC
- Orientation on campus, in Regensburg, in Germany
- Formalities such as registering with the city of Regensburg or registering with the broadcasting licence fee service
- Everything you need to know about exchange studies at the UR (enrolment, course selection, timetabling, learning agreement, transcript of records, confirmation of stay, etc.)
Leisure activities such as campus and city tours, welcome event, Bavarian evening, games evening, hikes, boat trip to Walhalla, etc.