Special Courses German as a Foreign Language Summer Semester 2026

For international academic staff and PhD students

Here you will find information and registration forms for the following special courses:

If you would like to better assess your current level of German, we recommend taking the Placement Test German as a Foreign Language (Klett).

Information regarding levels A1 to C1 can be found on the DAAD website under the section 'Common European Framework of Reference for Languages'.

General information about our special courses can be found here: https://www.uni-hamburg.de/en/sprachenzentrum/sonderkurse.html

Course level A2

Information on the A2 courses

German refresher course for international academic staff and PhD students

Course registration

from30.03.20269:30 AMuntil
02.04.20262:00 PM
German refresher course for international academic staff and PhD students, A2
Information for the selected slot
Course registration
German refresher course for international academic staff and PhD students, A2
from30.03.20269:30 AMuntil
02.04.20262:00 PM
VMP5, room tba
15 spots remaining
Bookable until 12 March 2026, 1:00 pm
Add to calendar (iCal)
E-Mail
E-Mail confirmation
First name
Last name
Position
Faculty/Department
Institute
Membership confirmation
I confirm that I am a member of the University of Hamburg for the entire duration of the course.
Privacy statement
I consent to the University of Hamburg, in this case: Sprachenzentrum, using my data for the purpose of event registration or organization and sending me the necessary information by email (e.g., the registration confirmation and cancellation link). The data will be deleted 30 day/s after processing is completed. I understand that I may withdraw my consent from Sprachenzentrum at any time with future effect. Revocation of my consent does not affect any previous processing of data and information. More information on data processing.

Course level B1

Information on the B1 courses

University-specific German for international employees and PhD students

Course registration

from14.04.20264:15 PMuntil
19.05.20265:45 PM
University-specific German for international academic staff and PhD students, B1
Information for the selected slot
Course registration
University-specific German for international academic staff and PhD students, B1
from14.04.20264:15 PMuntil
19.05.20265:45 PM
VMP5, room tba
15 spots remaining
Bookable until 12 March 2026, 1:00 pm
Add to calendar (iCal)
E-Mail
E-Mail confirmation
First name
Last name
Position
Faculty/Department
Institute
Membership confirmation
I confirm that I am a member of the University of Hamburg for the entire duration of the course.
Privacy statement
I consent to the University of Hamburg, in this case: Sprachenzentrum, using my data for the purpose of event registration or organization and sending me the necessary information by email (e.g., the registration confirmation and cancellation link). The data will be deleted 30 day/s after processing is completed. I understand that I may withdraw my consent from Sprachenzentrum at any time with future effect. Revocation of my consent does not affect any previous processing of data and information. More information on data processing.
from02.06.20264:15 PMuntil
07.07.20265:45 PM
University-specific German for international academic staff and PhD students, B1
Information for the selected slot
Course registration
University-specific German for international academic staff and PhD students, B1
from02.06.20264:15 PMuntil
07.07.20265:45 PM
VMP5, room tba
19 spots remaining
Add to calendar (iCal)
E-Mail
E-Mail confirmation
First name
Last name
Position
Faculty/Department
Institute
Membership confirmation
I confirm that I am a member of the University of Hamburg for the entire duration of the course.
Privacy statement
I consent to the University of Hamburg, in this case: Sprachenzentrum, using my data for the purpose of event registration or organization and sending me the necessary information by email (e.g., the registration confirmation and cancellation link). The data will be deleted 30 day/s after processing is completed. I understand that I may withdraw my consent from Sprachenzentrum at any time with future effect. Revocation of my consent does not affect any previous processing of data and information. More information on data processing.

Course level B2

Information on the B2 courses

From Everyday Language to Academic Language: Fit for Studies and Research

Refresher German for International Academic Staff and Doctoral Candidates, Focus: “Teaching in German”

Course registration

from14.04.202610:15 AMuntil
14.07.202611:45 AM
From everyday language to academic language: Fit for studies and research, B2
Information for the selected slot
Course registration
From everyday language to academic language: Fit for studies and research, B2
from14.04.202610:15 AMuntil
14.07.202611:45 AM
VMP5, room tba
8 spots remaining
Bookable until 12 March 2026, 1:00 pm
Add to calendar (iCal)
E-Mail
E-Mail confirmation
First name
Last name
Position
Faculty/Department
Institute
Membership confirmation
I confirm that I am a member of the University of Hamburg for the entire duration of the course.
Privacy statement
I consent to the University of Hamburg, in this case: Sprachenzentrum, using my data for the purpose of event registration or organization and sending me the necessary information by email (e.g., the registration confirmation and cancellation link). The data will be deleted 30 day/s after processing is completed. I understand that I may withdraw my consent from Sprachenzentrum at any time with future effect. Revocation of my consent does not affect any previous processing of data and information. More information on data processing.
from03.06.20264:15 PMuntil
08.07.20265:45 PM
Refresher German for International Academic Staff and Doctoral Candidates (B2) Focus: “Teaching in German”
Information for the selected slot
Course registration
Refresher German for International Academic Staff and Doctoral Candidates (B2) Focus: “Teaching in German”
from03.06.20264:15 PMuntil
08.07.20265:45 PM
VMP5, Room 3144
17 spots remaining
Add to calendar (iCal)
E-Mail
E-Mail confirmation
First name
Last name
Position
Faculty/Department
Institute
Membership confirmation
I confirm that I am a member of the University of Hamburg for the entire duration of the course.
Privacy statement
I consent to the University of Hamburg, in this case: Sprachenzentrum, using my data for the purpose of event registration or organization and sending me the necessary information by email (e.g., the registration confirmation and cancellation link). The data will be deleted 30 day/s after processing is completed. I understand that I may withdraw my consent from Sprachenzentrum at any time with future effect. Revocation of my consent does not affect any previous processing of data and information. More information on data processing.

Course level C1

Information on the C1 courses

Oral communication: Society, Economy, Culture - Discussions about Germany

Academic German

Course registration

from14.04.202612:15 PMuntil
14.07.20261:45 PM
Oral communication: society, economy, culture - discussions about Germany - for international students, doctoral researchers, and post-docs, C1
Information for the selected slot
Course registration
Oral communication: society, economy, culture - discussions about Germany - for international students, doctoral researchers, and post-docs, C1
from14.04.202612:15 PMuntil
14.07.20261:45 PM
VMP5, room TBA
2 spots remaining
Bookable until 12 March 2026, 1:00 pm
Add to calendar (iCal)
E-Mail
E-Mail confirmation
First name
Last name
Position
Faculty/Department
Institute
Membership confirmation
I confirm that I am a member of the University of Hamburg for the entire duration of the course.
Privacy statement
I consent to the University of Hamburg, in this case: Sprachenzentrum, using my data for the purpose of event registration or organization and sending me the necessary information by email (e.g., the registration confirmation and cancellation link). The data will be deleted 30 day/s after processing is completed. I understand that I may withdraw my consent from Sprachenzentrum at any time with future effect. Revocation of my consent does not affect any previous processing of data and information. More information on data processing.
from15.04.202610:15 AMuntil
15.07.202611:45 AM
Academic German - for international students, doctoral candidates and post-docs, C1
Information for the selected slot
Course registration
Academic German - for international students, doctoral candidates and post-docs, C1
from15.04.202610:15 AMuntil
15.07.202611:45 AM
VMP 5, Room TBA
4 spots remaining
Bookable until 12 March 2026, 1:00 pm
Add to calendar (iCal)
E-Mail
E-Mail confirmation
First name
Last name
Position
Faculty/Department
Institute
Membership confirmation
I confirm that I am a member of the University of Hamburg for the entire duration of the course.
Privacy statement
I consent to the University of Hamburg, in this case: Sprachenzentrum, using my data for the purpose of event registration or organization and sending me the necessary information by email (e.g., the registration confirmation and cancellation link). The data will be deleted 30 day/s after processing is completed. I understand that I may withdraw my consent from Sprachenzentrum at any time with future effect. Revocation of my consent does not affect any previous processing of data and information. More information on data processing.

Additional course offerings

Not the right course for you? Feel free to browse our regular course programs for students or explore our various special offerings within our comprehensive course program.

Regular course offerings for students

Participation in Regular Courses (B1 - C1)

The regular German courses (B1 - C1) at the Language Center are also open to interested researchers if there are available places. The current course offerings will be available on the Language Center’s website from february at the following link: https://www.uni-hamburg.de/sprachenzentrum/daf/kurse.html.

Please register by emailing sonderkurse.sz"AT"uni-hamburg.de. Before the courses start you will be informed whether you have been granted a place in the course.

Please include the following information in your email:

Full Name
Email Address
Status (e.g., staff member, PhD student, etc.)
The course or courses you wish to attend

Please note that Bachelor’s and Master’s students are given priority in these courses.

Bachelor’s and Master’s students can register directly for the courses through STiNE during the registration phases.

German Courses Level A1 and A2

The General Language Department offers German courses at levels A1 and A2 for PhD students and staff.

German for International PhDs, Postdocs, and Researchers at UKE

In collaboration with UKE, we offer exclusive German language courses with a medical focus, tailored specifically for international PhDs, Postdocs, and researchers at UKE. More information will follow shortly.

German for Doctoral Researchers/Phd Candidates at the Faculty of Humanities

More information will follow shortly.

CONTACT

General questions about the special courses for international researchers and doctoral candidates: sonderkurse.sz"AT"uni-hamburg.de

For questions regarding course content and placement, please feel free to contact Dr. Susanne Guckelsberger from the Language Center.

Dr. Susanne Guckelsberger
Language Center
Contact person for courses for staff and doctoral candidates

Von-Melle-Park 5
20146 Hamburg

E-Mail:susanne.guckelsberger"AT"uni-hamburg.de
Please arrange appointments for a phone call in advance via email.

For questions about other language courses and offerings, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Development:

E-Mail: fortbildung.uhh@uni-hamburg.de