Questions on the registration process

Seminar management

Julia Jansen

Julia Jansen

Sprachlernzentrum

  • Campus Deutz
    Betzdorfer Straße 2
    50679 Köln
  • Room ZN 3-7

+49 221-8275-2915
Please check our opening hours at

Questions on the course content

Coordinator of German as a Foreign Language

Claudia Einig

Claudia Einig

Sprachlernzentrum

  • Campus Deutz
    Betzdorfer Straße 2
    50679 Köln
  • Room ZS 2-6
  • Phone: +49 221-8275-4562

Studierende an der Tafel (Image: Costa Belibasakis/Fachhochschule Köln)

German as a Foreign Language Courses - Winter Semester 2024/25

In our German language modules you will systematically develop your knowledge of German by training all four language skills (listening comprehension, reading comprehension, speaking and writing).

You may only register for courses that correspond to your level. Therefore, taking the placement test is a prerequisite for participating in courses at the Language Learning Center.

Dates - Winter Semester 2024/25

  • Placement Test Registration: Sep 9 - Sep 29, 2024
  • Placement Tests: Sep 16 - Oct 3, 2024
  • Online Course Registration: Sep 20 - Oct 7, 2024
  • Course Duration: Oct 14, 2024 - Feb 7, 2025

Subject to change.

Modules A1 - B2.2 German as a Foreign Language

Course Code Title Time/Venue
DAF01W24-1 A1 German as a Foreign Language

(no prior knowledge)

Wed+Thu, 07:30-09:00 pm
Campus Deutz, ILU
DAF01W24-2 A1 German as a Foreign Language (online)  

(no prior knowledge)

Tue+Thu, 05:00-06:30 pm
Zoom, ILU
DAF01W24-3
-NEW-
A1 German as a Foreign Language (online)  

(no prior knowledge)

Wed+Thu, 07:00-08:30 pm
Zoom, ILU
DAF02W24-1 A1.2 German as a Foreign Language (online)

(entry level: A1.1)

Tue+Thu, 04:00-05:30 pm
Zoom, ILU
DAF04W24-1 A2.1 German as a Foreign Language

(entry level: A1.2)

Tue, 04:00-07:15 pm
Campus Deutz, ILU
DAF05W24-1 A2.2 German as a Foreign Language

(entry level: A2.1)

Thu, 04:00-07:15 pm
Campus Deutz, ILU
DAF07W24-1 B1.1 German as a Foreign Language

(entry level: A2.2)

Tue, 04:00-07:15 pm
Campus Deutz, ILU
DAF08W24-1 B1.2 German as a Foreign Language

(entry level: B1.1)

Thu, 04:00-07:15 pm
Campus Deutz, ILU
DAF10W24-1 B2.1 German as a Foreign Language

(entry level: B1.2)

Fri, 02:15-05:30 pm
Campus Südstadt, ILU
DAF11W24-1 B2.2 German as a Foreign Language (online)

(entry level: B2.1)

Wed, 04:00-07:15 pm
Zoom, ILU


Modules B2+/C1 German as a Foreign Language

In the B2+/ C1 modules DaF, the focus lies on specific competencies, (scientific) areas such as technology, university and profession or on projects.

In order to participate in these modules you need to have German language skills on level B2 - proven by the DSH, the TestDaF, another language certificate or a corresponding result in the placement test.

Course Code Title Time/Venue
DAF12W24-1 B2+ Deutsch im Studium:
Grammatik und Wortschatz (online)

Wed, 04:00-06:30 pm
Zoom, ILU

DAF13W24-1 C1.1 Wissenschaftssprache Deutsch:
Texte verstehen, erörtern und diskutieren
Wed, 04:00-07:15 pm
Campus Deutz, ILU
DAF13W24-2 C1.1 Deutsch im Studium:
Deutsch in Hochschule, Technik und Beruf
Tue+Thu, 04:00-07:15 pm
Campus Deutz, ILU
DAF14W24-1 C1.2 Wissenschaftssprache Deutsch:
Mit Texten wissenschaftlich arbeiten (online)
Mon, 04:00-07:15 pm
Zoom, ILU


Modules and Workshops for KOSPIE Scholars

Several modules and workshops in German as a foreign language will be offered for students receiving a scholarship from the DAAD program "Combined Study and Internship for Engineers from Developing Countries (KOSPIE)". These modules will be organized in cooperation with the Department of International Affairs of TH Köln.

Places left vacant can be assigned to other international students of TH Köln.

Course Code Title Time/Venue
R02-DAF10W24-1 Module B2.1 German as a Foreign
Language for KOSPIE students (online)

(entry level: B1.2)

Mon, 02:15-05:30 pm
Zoom, ILU
BT-R02-DAF09W24-1

B1+ Job application training
for KOSPIE students

Part 1:
Sat, Nov 30, 2024,
9:00 am - 1:30 pm

(Zoom)
Part 2:
Dec 1-4, 2024

(e-learning)
Part 3:
Sat, Dec 7, 2024,
9:00 am - 1:30 pm

( Zoom)

BT-R02-DAF12W24-5

B2+ Job application training
for KOSPIE students
Part 1:
Sat, Nov 30, 2024,
9:00 am - 1:30 pm

(Zoom)
Part 2:
Dec 1-4, 2024

(e-learning)
Part 3:
Sat, Dec 7, 2024,
9:00 am - 1:30 pm

(Zoom)


Faculty Specific Modules

Faculty specific language modules are limited to students of the respective faculties. Places left vacant can occasionally be assigned to interested people from other faculties. 

Course Code Title Time/Venue
F10-DAF01W24-1 A1 German as a Foreign Language
intensive course week + module

For students of Faculty 10
(no prior knowledge)

see course
description


Workshops

This program is primarily aimed at international degree-seeking students from German and English-speaking STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), but it is also open to international students from other disciplines.

The workshops can be credited for the “Ready, Study, Go” certificate program.

These workshops are offered in cooperation with the Department of International Affairs within the program  „FIT“ - Förderung internationaler Talente zur Integration in Studium und Arbeitsmarkt. The program is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

Course Code Title Time/Venue
BT-R02-DAF12W24-1 Job application training
for international students,
part 1: Creating effective
application documents

 
Sat, Nov 9, 2024,
9:00 am - 1:30 pm

(Zoom)

Mon, Nov 11, 2024
- Wed, Nov 13, 2024

(e-learning)
BT-R02-DAF12W24-2 Job Application training
for international students,
part 2: Preparing for a job interview

 
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
- Fri, Nov 15, 2024

(e-learning)

Sat, Nov 16, 2024,
9:00 am - 1:30 pm

(Zoom)
BT-R02-DAF12W24-3 Professional orientation
and finding an internship

 

Mon, Dec 16, 2024,
02:00 -04:30 pm

(Zoom)

Tue, Dec 17, 2024,
02:00 -05:00 pm

(Zoom)

BT-R02-DAF12W24-4 Interacting effectively
in the German workplace

 

Mon, Dec 2, 2024,
9:00 am - 2:00 pm

(Zoom)

Wed, Dec 11, 2024,
9:00 am - 2:00 pm

(Zoom)

WS-R02-DAF12W24-1 Basics of academic writing

Thu, Nov 14, 2024,
10:00 am - 12:30 pm

(Zoom)

Fri, Nov 15, 2024,
10:00 am - 12:30 pm

(Zoom)

WS-R02-DAF12W24-2 Academic writing - term papers

Thu, Nov 28, 2024,
09:00 am - 1:15 pm

(Zoom)

Thu, Dec 5, 2024,
09:00 am - 1:15 pm

(Zoom)

WS-R02-DAF12W24-3 Arguing convincingly
in German as a foreign language
Sat, Nov 23, 2024,
10:00 am - 3:30 pm

(Zoom)

Registration Process and Placement tests

Further Language Learning Opportunities for International Students

Questions on the registration process

Seminar management

Julia Jansen

Julia Jansen

Sprachlernzentrum

  • Campus Deutz
    Betzdorfer Straße 2
    50679 Köln
  • Room ZN 3-7

+49 221-8275-2915
Please check our opening hours at

Questions on the course content

Coordinator of German as a Foreign Language

Claudia Einig

Claudia Einig

Sprachlernzentrum

  • Campus Deutz
    Betzdorfer Straße 2
    50679 Köln
  • Room ZS 2-6
  • Phone: +49 221-8275-4562


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