Did you know?

Our German as a Foreign Language modules can be credited for the new TH Köln certificate program "Internationale Kompetenzen".

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 - Summer Semester 2023

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 - Summer Semester 2023

  • Placement Test Registration: Feb 27 - Mar 19, 2023
  • Placement Tests: Mar 6 - Mar 23, 2023
  • Online Course Registration: Mar 13 - Mar 27, 2023
  • Course Duration: Apr 3 - Jul 14, 2023

Subject to change.

Modules A1.1 - B2.1 German as a Foreign Language

Course Code Title Time/Venue
DAF01S23-1 A1.1 German as a Foreign Language

(no prior knowledge)

Tue + Thu, 07:30 - 09:00 pm
Campus Deutz, ILIAS
DAF01S23-2 A1.1 German as a Foreign Language

(no prior knowledge)

Wed, 05:00 - 07:30 pm
online via Zoom/ILIAS
DAF01S23-3
(NEW)
A1.1 German as a Foreign Language

(no prior knowledge)

Mon, 04:00 - 06:30 pm
online via Zoom/ILIAS
DAF02S23-1 A1.2 German as a Foreign Language

(entry level: A1.1)

Mon, 05:45 - 09:00 pm
Campus Deutz, ILIAS
DAF02S23-2
(NEW)
A1.2 German as a Foreign Language

(entry level: A1.1)

Tue, 04:00 - 07:15 pm
Campus Deutz, ILIAS
DAF04S23-1 A2.1 German as a Foreign Language

(entry level: A1.2)

Mon, 04:00 - 07:15 pm
Campus Deutz, ILIAS
DAF05S23-1 A2.2 German as a Foreign Language

(entry level: A2.1)

Thu, 04:00 - 07:15 pm
Campus Deutz, ILIAS
DAF07S23-1 B1.1 German as a Foreign Language

(entry level: A2.2)

Mon, 04:00 - 07:15 pm
Campus Deutz, ILIAS
DAF08S23-1 B1.2 German as a Foreign Language

(entry level: B1.1)

Thu, 04:00 - 07:15 pm
Campus Deutz, ILIAS
DAF10S23-1 B2.1 German as a Foreign Language

(entry level: B1.2)

Fri, 02:15 - 05:30 pm
Campus Südstadt, ILIAS


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
DAF12S23-1

B2+ Wissenschaftssprache Deutsch:
Texte verstehen, erörtern und diskutieren

(entry level: B2)

Thu, 03:45 - 07:00 pm
Campus Südstadt, ILIAS
DAF12S23-2

B2+ Deutsch im Studium:
Deutsch in Hochschule, Technik und Beruf

(entry level: B2)

Mon + Thu, 07:30 - 09:00 pm
Campus Deutz, ILIAS
DAF12S23-3

B2+ Deutsch im Studium:
Grammatik und Wortschatz

(entry level: B2)

Wed, 04:00 - 06:30 pm
online via Zoom/ILIAS
DAF12S23-4

B2+ Wissenschaftssprache Deutsch:
Erfolgreich präsentieren

(entry level: B2)

- cancelled -
DAF13S23-1

C1 Wissenschaftssprache Deutsch:
Mit Texten wissenschaftlich arbeiten

(entry level: B2)

Wed, 04:45 - 08:00 pm
Campus Südstadt, ILIAS




Job Application Trainings

Our job application trainings are aimed at international students who would like to apply for an internship or a job at German companies.

More workshops for a successful career start:
Certificate "Sprache, Studium, Berufseinstieg"

Course Code Title Time/Venue
BT-R02-DAF09S23-1 Job Application Training for
International Students (B1+)

in cooperation with the Department
of International Affairs of TH Köln
Part 1: Sat, May 6, 2023,
9:00 am - 1:30 pm
(via Zoom)
Part 2: May 7 - 10, 2023 e-learning
(10 course units of 45 min.)
Part 3: Sat, May 13, 2023,
9:00 am - 1:30 pm
(via Zoom)
BT-R02-DAF12S23-1 Job Application Training for
International Students (B2+)

in cooperation with the Department
of International Affairs of TH Köln
Part 1: Sat, May 6, 2023,
9:00 am - 1:30 pm
(via Zoom)
Part 2: May 7 - 10, 2023 e-learning
(10 course units of 45 min.)
Part 3: Sat, May 13, 2023,
9:00 am - 1:30 pm
(via Zoom)

Registration Process and Placement tests

Further Language Learning Opportunities for International Students

Did you know?

Our German as a Foreign Language modules can be credited for the new TH Köln certificate program "Internationale Kompetenzen".

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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