- Course location
- Leipzig
- Teaching language
- • German
- Language level of course
- • German: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1
- Date(s)
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1 September - 26 September 2026
- Mode of study
- Fully on-site with voluntary online elements
- Phase(s) of attendance in Germany (applies to the entire course)
- Yes, compulsory
- Pace of course
- Instructor-led (Specific due dates for lectures/assignments/exams)
- Information on dates, prices and mode of study
- Our courses in Leipzig combine face-to-face learning with modern digital methods. In addition to varied on-site activities, we supplement the lessons with an intuitive learning platform that serves as a central location for materials and exchange.
If necessary, learning can take place entirely online: You can take part in live video conferences and deepen your knowledge during independent learning phases.
Our learning service is there to support you throughout the course.
- Target group
- Our fall course is aimed at international researchers, doctoral candidates, and students who are about to start their academic work or studies in Germany and would like to improve their German language skills in a targeted and practical way.
- Description/content
- Language skills for your studies – discover and experience Leipzig
The Academic Life in Leipzig autumn course combines intensive German lessons with exciting insights into Leipzig as a centre of science and higher education. This course is ideal for anyone looking to improve their language skills while gaining first-hand experience of academic life in Germany.
Learn German – intensively and individually
• Online placement test before the start of the course and personal oral assessment at the start
• Learn in small groups (approx. 14 participants) – from level A1 to C1
• Approx. 25 lessons per week, including phonetics training in individual or small group sessions
• Modern textbook (included in the course fee), up-to-date materials, and access to the Moodle learning platform
• Modules on academic speaking and writing
• Practical explorations on the topic of "Studying and researching in Leipzig" – in cooperation with Leipzig universities and research institutions
• Written and oral final exam
• Acquisition of five ECTS points possible (can be credited at the home university)
• Certificate of participation with documented test results
Experience Germany – culture and everyday life up close
• Interactive cultural events with a focus on real-life regional studies – e.g. research and interviews on site
• City walks and exploratory tours in and around Leipzig
• Visits to research institutions in Leipzig
• One full-day excursion
• Personal support from the course team
• Further optional offers (e.g. weekend excursions to Dresden or Weimar)