Special Courses German as a Foreign Language Summerterm 2025

For international academic staff and PhD students

Here you will find information and registration forms for the following special courses:

Course level A2

Information on the A2 courses

German refresher course for international academic staff and PhD students

Course registration

from24.03.20259:30 AMuntil
28.03.20251:30 PM
German refresher course for international academic staff and PhD students (24. - 28.3.25) A2
Information for the selected slot
Course registration
German refresher course for international academic staff and PhD students (24. - 28.3.25) A2
from24.03.20259:30 AMuntil
28.03.20251:30 PM
VMP5, Room 3144
4 spots remaining
Add to calendar (iCal)
E-Mail
E-Mail confirmation
First name
Last name
Position
Faculty/Department
Institute
Membership confirmation
I confirm that I am a member of the University of Hamburg for the entire duration of the course.
Privacy statement
I consent to the University of Hamburg, in this case: Sprachenzentrum, using my data for the purpose of event registration or organization and sending me the necessary information by email (e.g., the registration confirmation and cancellation link). The data will be deleted 30 day/s after processing is completed. I understand that I may withdraw my consent from Sprachenzentrum at any time with future effect. Revocation of my consent does not affect any previous processing of data and information. More information on data processing.

Course level B1

Information on the B1 courses

University-specific German for international employees and PhD students

Course registration

from17.04.20254:15 PMuntil
22.05.20255:45 PM
University-specific German for international academic staff and PhD students (17.4. - 22.5.25) B1
Information for the selected slot
Course registration
University-specific German for international academic staff and PhD students (17.4. - 22.5.25) B1
from17.04.20254:15 PMuntil
22.05.20255:45 PM
VMP5, Room TBA
Booked out
Add to calendar (iCal)
E-Mail
E-Mail confirmation
Privacy statement
I consent to the University of Hamburg, in this case: Sprachenzentrum, using my data for the purpose of event registration or organization and sending me the necessary information by email (e.g., the registration confirmation and cancellation link). The data will be deleted 30 day/s after processing is completed. I understand that I may withdraw my consent from Sprachenzentrum at any time with future effect. Revocation of my consent does not affect any previous processing of data and information. More information on data processing.
from05.06.20254:15 PMuntil
10.07.20255:45 PM
University-specific German for international academic staff and PhD students (5.6. - 10.7.25) B1
Information for the selected slot
Course registration
University-specific German for international academic staff and PhD students (5.6. - 10.7.25) B1
from05.06.20254:15 PMuntil
10.07.20255:45 PM
VMP5, Room TBA
Booked out
Add to calendar (iCal)
E-Mail
E-Mail confirmation
Privacy statement
I consent to the University of Hamburg, in this case: Sprachenzentrum, using my data for the purpose of event registration or organization and sending me the necessary information by email (e.g., the registration confirmation and cancellation link). The data will be deleted 30 day/s after processing is completed. I understand that I may withdraw my consent from Sprachenzentrum at any time with future effect. Revocation of my consent does not affect any previous processing of data and information. More information on data processing.

Course level B2

Information on the B2 courses

University-specific German for international academic staff and PhD students

From everyday language to academic language: Fit for study and research

Course registration

from15.04.202510:15 AMuntil
15.07.202511:45 AM
From everyday language to academic language: Fit for study and research (14.04. - 14.07.) B2
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Course registration
From everyday language to academic language: Fit for study and research (14.04. - 14.07.) B2
from15.04.202510:15 AMuntil
15.07.202511:45 AM
VMP5, Room TBA
Booked out
Add to calendar (iCal)
E-Mail
E-Mail confirmation
Privacy statement
I consent to the University of Hamburg, in this case: Sprachenzentrum, using my data for the purpose of event registration or organization and sending me the necessary information by email (e.g., the registration confirmation and cancellation link). The data will be deleted 30 day/s after processing is completed. I understand that I may withdraw my consent from Sprachenzentrum at any time with future effect. Revocation of my consent does not affect any previous processing of data and information. More information on data processing.
from04.06.20254:15 PMuntil
09.07.20255:45 PM
University-specific German for international academic staff and PhD students (4.6. - 9.7.25) B2
Information for the selected slot
Course registration
University-specific German for international academic staff and PhD students (4.6. - 9.7.25) B2
from04.06.20254:15 PMuntil
09.07.20255:45 PM
VMP5, Room TBA
3 spots remaining
Add to calendar (iCal)
E-Mail
E-Mail confirmation
First name
Last name
Position
Faculty/Department
Institute
Membership confirmation
I confirm that I am a member of the University of Hamburg for the entire duration of the course.
Privacy statement
I consent to the University of Hamburg, in this case: Sprachenzentrum, using my data for the purpose of event registration or organization and sending me the necessary information by email (e.g., the registration confirmation and cancellation link). The data will be deleted 30 day/s after processing is completed. I understand that I may withdraw my consent from Sprachenzentrum at any time with future effect. Revocation of my consent does not affect any previous processing of data and information. More information on data processing.

Course level C1

Information on the C1 courses

Oral communication: Discussing Germany C1 - for international sudents, PhD students and academic staff

Academic German

Course registration

from15.04.202510:45 AMuntil
15.07.202511:45 AM
Academic German C1 - for international students, doctoral candidates and post-docs (15.4. - 15.7.25)
Information for the selected slot
Course registration
Academic German C1 - for international students, doctoral candidates and post-docs (15.4. - 15.7.25)
from15.04.202510:45 AMuntil
15.07.202511:45 AM
VMP 5, Room TBA
Spots: unlimited
Add to calendar (iCal)
E-Mail
E-Mail confirmation
First name
Last name
Position
Faculty/Department
Institute
Membership confirmation
I confirm that I am a member of the University of Hamburg for the entire duration of the course.
Privacy statement
I consent to the University of Hamburg, in this case: Sprachenzentrum, using my data for the purpose of event registration or organization and sending me the necessary information by email (e.g., the registration confirmation and cancellation link). The data will be deleted 30 day/s after processing is completed. I understand that I may withdraw my consent from Sprachenzentrum at any time with future effect. Revocation of my consent does not affect any previous processing of data and information. More information on data processing.
from15.04.202512:15 PMuntil
15.07.20251:45 PM
Oral communication: Discussing Germany C1 (for international students, doctoral researchers, and post-docs)
Information for the selected slot
Course registration
Oral communication: Discussing Germany C1 (for international students, doctoral researchers, and post-docs)
from15.04.202512:15 PMuntil
15.07.20251:45 PM
VMP5, room TBA
1 spot remaining
Add to calendar (iCal)
E-Mail
E-Mail confirmation
First name
Last name
Position
Faculty/Department
Institute
Membership confirmation
I confirm that I am a member of the University of Hamburg for the entire duration of the course.
Privacy statement
I consent to the University of Hamburg, in this case: Sprachenzentrum, using my data for the purpose of event registration or organization and sending me the necessary information by email (e.g., the registration confirmation and cancellation link). The data will be deleted 30 day/s after processing is completed. I understand that I may withdraw my consent from Sprachenzentrum at any time with future effect. Revocation of my consent does not affect any previous processing of data and information. More information on data processing.

Additional course offerings

Information on additional course offerings

Participation in Regular Courses (B1 - C1)

The regular German courses (B1 - C1) at the Language Center are also open to interested researchers if there are available places. The current course offerings will be available on the Language Center’s website from february at the following link: https://www.uni-hamburg.de/sprachenzentrum/daf/kurse.html.

Please register by emailing sonderkurse.sz"AT"uni-hamburg.de. Before the courses start you will be informed whether you have been granted a place in the course.

Please include the following information in your email:

Full Name
Email Address
Status (e.g., staff member, PhD student, etc.)
The course or courses you wish to attend

Please note that Bachelor’s and Master’s students are given priority in these courses.

Bachelor’s and Master’s students can register directly for the courses through STiNE during the registration phases.

German Courses Level A1 and A2

The General Language Department offers German courses at levels A1 and A2 for PhD students and staff.

CONTACT

General questions about the special courses for international researchers and doctoral candidates: sonderkurse.sz"AT"uni-hamburg.de

For questions regarding course content and placement, please feel free to contact Dr. Susanne Guckelsberger from the Language Center.

Dr. Susanne Guckelsberger
Language Center
Contact person for courses for staff and doctoral candidates

Von-Melle-Park 5
20146 Hamburg

E-Mail:susanne.guckelsberger"AT"uni-hamburg.de
Please arrange appointments for a phone call in advance via email.

For questions about other language courses and offerings, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Development:

E-Mail: fortbildung.uhh@uni-hamburg.de