Academic German Year 2026/2027

One-year intensive German preparatory course for international prospective students that starts at A1 and develops the language skills needed for admission to degree study at the University of Passau.

Minimum GPA

None stated.

English requirements

None.

German requirements

No previous knowledge of the German language is necessary.

Accepted bachelor fields

Applicants need a recognised higher education entrance qualification for later degree study; the programme is aimed at prospective students from all subject areas.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

No

Tuition fee

Equivalent to 1,995 EUR per semester based on the 3,990 EUR programme fee for the full academic year.

Semester contribution

No compulsory semester contribution is published for the preparatory course; optional CampusCard fee is 118.50 EUR per semester.

Funding info

Tuition: Equivalent to 1,995 EUR per semester based on the 3,990 EUR programme fee for the full academic year. Semester contribution: No compulsory semester contribution is published for the preparatory course; optional CampusCard fee is 118.50 EUR per semester.

Prepares participants for subsequent university study and broader study or work opportunities in German-speaking environments.

• 1

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  Universität Hamburg

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• 2

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• 3

  Berlin Summer Courses for Academics & Professionals

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• 4

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• 5

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