Beginner's course

German course for beginners

Target groupStudents and doctoral students of all faculties without German knowledge
Before registering, please determine whether you are really an absolute beginner!
ContentsReading comprehension, listenig comprehension, oral fluency, grammar, written communication training
Extent of lessons2 x 3 teaching units per week
Schedule2x per week, usually from 6 p.m. to 8.15 p.m.
The teaching days depend on the course.
Course feeFor UdS students (incl. students in exchange programmes, e.g. ERASMUS+), doctoral students and postdocs of the UdS free of charge, teaching materials not included.
All other participants pay per course 180 Euros / Semester. Teaching materials not included.
Beginning of lessonssee course page Summer semester or Winter semester
RegistrationRegistration is only possible within the specified registration period via the online registration form on our website. To do so, please check the desired semester in the semester courses. Registrations by e-mail will not be accepted.
Placement testNo
ECTS points6 ECTS points. Requirements: regular attendance, final exam
Lect.-No. (LSF)winter semester 2024/25: 153076

International Study Centre Saar (ISZ Saar)

Preparatory and in-sessional courses for international students

How to contact us

Please contact our department of In-sessional courses by e-mail if you have questions


Do you have questions about other courses offered at the ISZ Saar? Then you will find the right contact person for your request here.

If you have any questions regarding your application to the UdS or enrolment in study-preparatory DSH and VSI courses, please only contact the team of the Admissions Office (e-mail: studium(at)uni-saarland.de)

Postal address

Internationales Studienzentrum Saar (ISZ Saar)
der Universität des Saarlandes
Abteilung studienbegleitende Kurse
Campus, Gebäude A3 2, Raum 4
D-66123 Saarbrücken
Germany