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What are the German language courses for university staff?
From 2023 on, the International Study Centre Saar (ISZ Saar) is organising German courses specially designed to meet the needs of university staff, which were previously supervised by Saarland University's Human Resources Development Department.
These language courses for university staff have different focuses and are offered in the summer semester as well as in the winter semester.
German beginners with no prior knowledge start with a German course at level A1.1. Those who have already completed the first course and staff with basic knowledge of German can take part in the follow-up course at language level A2. From language level A2, it is also possible to attend a virtual “language break” (Course "German appetisers for the lunch break").
In the course for advanced learners at level B1, interested employees with a sound basic knowledge of grammar and vocabulary can expand and deepen their existing skills from the summer semester 2025. A workshop on German in everyday university life covers the everyday needs of employees at advanced level B1/B2.
Who is the target group for these courses?
All staff members of Saarland University and the htw saar as well as doctoral students in an employment relationship with the UdS may participate.
Unfortunately, participation is usually not possible for staff and doctoral students of affiliated institutes of the UdS and doctoral students at htw saar. - If there is sufficient capacity, staff from UKS Homburg, HfM and HBK saar as well as doctoral students from UKS Homburg, if they are employed by the UdS, can also be admitted.
How do I apply for the German language courses for university staff?
Click on the website of the desired language course to find out more and register. During the announced registration period, a button will appear on each course website that will take you to the online registration form. Only such course registrations will be accepted. If you do not fulfil the requirements (belonging to the target group, consent of supervisor(s) to participate, language requirements), we will have to reject your registration.
You are welcome to find out more about the details of our German courses for staff, the language requirements and dates on the course websites listed below!
Please note: If your language level is higher than A2 or you do not belong to the target group, you have the possibility to apply for the regular course offer of the Department of In-sessional German language courses, the general and specific courses (see semester courses and short intensive courses). Absolute beginners (no previous knowledge of German) can apply for the beginners' courses from the in-sessional semester courses.
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
- about German language and special skills courses during the semester (In-sessional courses during the semester, Short Intensive courses, German courses for doctoral students and university staff): deutschkurse(at)isz.uni-saarland.de
- about tandem language programme: sprachtandem(at)uni-saarland.de
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)