Dear international academics,
There are many ways to learn German. We have curated a list of options where you can start or continue your learning journey. You can also choose between them based on your way of learning.
For enroled doctoral students, the Language Centre at the University of Passau offers free language courses in many different languages every semester.
Researchers and staff can also attend the courses offered by the Language Centre of the University of Passau, provided there are still available spots. If you are interested, please contact the respective course instructor directly. For any questions, feel free to get in touch with the Welcome Centre.
The Goethe Institute offers a variety of courses. To determine how you would like to learn German—whether in-person, online, or by taking exams—and to find the best course for you, please see here.
If you want to practice German for free, there is an online platform where you can improve your skills at no cost.
Situated in the city centre, VHS offers many courses ranging from beginner to advanced. The courses are offered in different time slots to fit your weekly schedule. For more information on the prices and the type of course you'd like to sign up for, see here.
VHB offers many different types of courses that are easily accessible:
OPEN: Free courses available to everyone, with no ECTS credits awarded. For more information, see here.
CLASSIC: Free for students (including registered doctoral students), with ECTS credits awarded for these courses. Others can register as external users and attend the courses at very reasonable prices. For more information, see here.
Register here: VHB Portal Registration.
If you're a beginner and unsure where to start, we have the perfect course for you in Passau! ESG Passau offers beginner classes ranging from A1.1 to A2.2 in the upcoming summer semester. For more information and to register, see here.
The language school Deutsch AKTIV offers a range of German courses for different proficiency levels and with different formats. These include intensive German courses, evening classes, private tuition, online lessons, as well as preparation coures for the telc or TestDaF. For more information, see here.
If you are looking for an intensive course, the BAP's German courses offer an opportunity to learn German from level B2 onwards. Specific language courses tailored to the workplace are also avialable for employees. For more information, see here.
This course is designed for international academics and researchers at German universities who wish to improve their German language skills to levels B1/B2 and enhance their knowledge through practical exercises. The focus is on teaching relevant specialised vocabulary related to academic careers and labour market integration.
For more information on the course and to register, see here.
To practice conversing in German in an informal setting away from language courses, there is a language café in Café Lopez (Theresienstraße 8). Please find more information here.
Feel free to try out the offers, alone or with friends and family. Everyone is welcome, regardless of their language level!
