Program Overview

German Intensive Course (DaF) before the Winter Semester

The German Intensive Course (DaF) before the winter semester takes place from September 1st to September 26th, 2025.

Intensive Course Details

• Online registration: Required for course enrollment
• Course fee: 500 EUR
• Course hours: 95 CH (1 CH = 45 minutes)
• ECTS points: 7 credit points for regular attendance (80%)
• Certificates: Certificate listing the number of course hours, ECTS points, language level, and a mark following the German grading system

Course Structure

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Good English skills required
• Participants per course: 12-16
• German lessons: 5 CH per day (1 CH = 45 minutes), total: 95 CH
• Location: HU Language Centre, Dorotheenstraße 65, 10117 Berlin

Detailed Course Information

• Beginning of the course: Starts with a placement test on Monday, August 31st, 2026
• First day of class: Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, at 9am
• Course times: Monday to Friday, 09:00 am to 13:30 pm

Notes on Registration

• Online placement test: Available for familiarization, but a mandatory placement test is conducted in person on the first day
• Registration process:
  • Online registration
  • Receipt of confirmation of registration containing account information
  • Transfer of the complete fee in a lump sum
  • Receipt of payment/registration confirmation

Fees and Expenses

• Course fee: 500 EUR
• What is included:
  • Registration
  • Placement test
  • German lessons
  • Teaching materials/books
  • Certificate with ECTS points and grade
  • Cultural events
• Not included:
  • Transfer fees
  • Shipping fees for visa invitation letter
  • Tickets for public transport
• Visa fee: A visa invitation letter sent by email or fax is free of charge
• Cancellation fees:
  • 50 EUR if canceled up to 14 days before the beginning of the course
  • No reimbursement if canceled after that or after the beginning of the course
• Bank transfer fees: All bank transfer fees have to be paid by the applicant
• Insurance obligation: Participants are strongly advised to take out health insurance for the duration of the course, preferably valid for Europe, and accident and liability insurance

Payment Information

• Payment deadlines: Within three weeks after registration, the full course fee must be paid
• Bank data:
  • Account No.: [Not specified]
  • Bank routing No.: [Not specified]
  • Swift/BIC-Code: DEUTDEDB110
  • IBAN: DE 05
  • Bank: Deutsche Bank PFK AG
• Reference: ERASMUS + Applicant's name

Visa

• Visa requirement: Participants are responsible for their visa application; usually, a tourist visa is sufficient for the 4-week German courses
• Visa invitation: An official invitation can be sent to support the application at the German Embassy, free of charge by email or by courier (subject to charge)
• Request an invitation: Participants must indicate during registration if they need an invitation and provide required data

General Information

• Code of Conduct: Participants are expected to treat each other and their tutors fairly and respectfully, respect the right of free expression, and assume responsibility for their own learning and any problems that might appear during their studies
• FAQ: Available for further inquiries