At the Studienkolleg Sachsen, international students from all faculties of the University of Leipzig can take part in the "Deutsch im Studium" (German in Higher Education) course program. Find out which courses we offer, how to enrol, and what the costs are. For Erasmus and exchange students, we also offer a language and orientation course every semester.
- Studienbegleitende Deutschkurse (Supplementary courses in German accompanying other studies in Higher Education at the University of Leipzig)
- Sprach- und Orientierungskurs für Erasmus- und Austauschstudierende (Language and orientation course for Erasmus and exchange students)
German courses accompanying Studies
The Studienkolleg Sachsen offers international students attending the University of Leipzig the chance to undertake courses in which they can improve their German language skills to support their learning in another course of study at the University of Leipzig.
In the summer semester 2023 the courses will be held from 11/04/2023 to 14/07/2023.
Important note: There is no further assessment test requirement.
For Exchange students: You have proven your language skill level when applying for an exchange semester at Leipzig University.
For Bachelor’s/Master’s students: International students completing a full study program at the University of Leipzig (Bachelors or Masters) must send an e-mail to deutsch-im-studium(at)uni-leipzig.de to be allowed to enrol. Please mention your enrolment number and your European Framework of Reference (CEFR) German language level in your e-mail.
For more information see "Course Offer and Online Enrolment".
The enrolment for the "Deutsch im Studium" courses for the summer semester 2023 will take place on
Wednesday, March 29th, 2023, 1 - 11 pm
online on Tool:
For Exchange students: You have proven your language skill level when applying for an exchange semester at Leipzig University. You will see all the modules when you enroll and you can enroll in your desired modules on your own.
For Bachelor’s/Master’s students: International students completing a full study program at the University of Leipzig (Bachelors or Masters) must send an e-mail to deutsch-im-studium(at)uni-leipzig.de to be allowed to enrol. Please mention your enrolment number and your European Framework of Reference (CEFR) German language level in your e-mail.
In the program „Deutsch im Studium“ we offer German courses starting from level B1 of the CEFR. Courses for German language beginners are not offered.
The course catalogue below will help you to choose the right modules and "Deutsch im Studium" language courses (only in German):
KOMMENTIERTES LEHRANGEBOT SOMMERSEMESTER 2023
(only in German)
The number of participants per course is 16 to 20. Attendance at the first scheduled class is mandatory and is considered as confirmation of your participation in the course.
For A1 or A2 courses you can contact the Spracheninstitut an der Universität Leipzig e. V. or interDaF e.V. am Herder-Institut der Universität Leipzig.
A course fee must be paid for study on a "Deutsch im Studium" course. The fee for a semester course with 4 hours per week (SemesterWochenStunden, SWS) is 100,-€. The fee for a semester course with 6 hours per week (SWS) is 150,-€.
Students of the following exchange programs or study programs do not pay any course fees for a “Deutsch im Studium” course:
- Erasmus+ EU
- Erasmus+ weltweit
- bilaterale Partnerschaften
- Arqus Netzwerk
- Utrecht Netzwerk
- MAUI-Netzwerk
- Reari-RJ-Netzwerk
Important note: International students of other universities in Leipzig (HGB, HTWK, HMT, HfT etc.) have to pay the course fee, even if they are Erasmus students.
The fee for the intensive language course B1 (12 SWS) is 300,- € for all participants.
Payment is made by bank transfer after enrolment. You will receive an e-mail with the transfer details from the Studienkolleg's financial office after the first week of classes. No course fees will be refunded after the second week of the course.
All courses begin on Tursday, 11/04/2023 and end no later than Friday, 14/07/2023.
Courses in the modules (SQ30, 30-PHY-BIPSQ1- SQ3) also start on Monday, 03/04/2023.
If you skip the first week of classes, you will lose your spot in the course, and your place may be offered to a student on the witing list.
Classes will be held in Lumumbastraße 4 in the Studienkolleg Sachsen. The specific course times, rooms, teachers, etc. can be found in the section "Download" below.
You can receive ECTS credits for course modules if you have completed and passed all examinations (minimum grade 4.0). There are at least 2 examinations as part of each course. The teacher will inform you in class about the percentage weight of every exam on the final grade.
In modules with 4 SWS (F and MK) or 6 SWS (SK) you can obtain 5 ECTS credits. In the intensive language course as well as the SQ- modules you receive 10 ECTS points. In the modules German for Bachelor International Physics Studies Program (IPSP) you will receive 5 ECTS points.
There are no certificates of attendance at the University of Leipzig. If you need ECTS points or proof of your participation in the course, you have to pass the examination with at least 4.0 (sufficient) as your final grade for that module.
Language and Orientation Course
The Studienkolleg Sachsen offers international Erasmus and exchange students a language and orientation course in cooperation with the Stabsstelle Internationales.
The language and orientation course in the summer semester 2023 will take place from the 13th to the 31th of March 2023.
All aspects of the language and orientation course are taught and led in German. In order to be able to follow the course, you should have a CEFR level B1/B2 in German.
The course lasts for three weeks and takes place immediately before the start of your exchange semester in Leipzig.
You can find a summary of all information about the language and orientation course in the 2023 summer semester here (only in German):
ABLAUFPLAN SPRACH- UND ORIENTIERUNGSKURS SOMMERSEMESTER 2023
The cost of participation is 170,- Euros. You should transfer the fees before the course starting date. You will receive all required information in the invitation to the language and orientation course. All further information can be obtained from the Stabsstelle Internationales of the University of Leipzig.
The language and orientation course in the summer semester 2023 will take place from the 13th to the 31th of March 2023. The classes will be held in Lumumbastraße 4, in the Studienkolleg Sachsen. The specific course times, rooms, teachers etc. can be found here (only in German):
ABLAUFPLAN SPRACH- UND ORIENTIERUNGSKURS SOMMERSEMESTER 2023
In the language and orientation course, 3 ECTS points can be earned if you actively participate in and successfully complete the course.
