For Business Students
The German intensive course for business students takes place during the orientation weeks and provides basic instruction in the four language competencies: reading, listening, writing and speaking at A1 level. It covers essential topics such as greetings, numbers, family and dining out. This comprehensive curriculum aims to develop fundamental language skills necessary for communication in everyday situations.
The course is only open for beginners and corresponds to 6 ECTS. There will be a written exam at the end of the course.

For Computer Science Students
As the lectures for computer science students start earlier, it is not possible for them to take part in the regular face-to-face language course during the orientation weeks. The course for computer science students will be online. More detailed information will be available soon.

Beginners
Students who have completed the German intensive course are eligible to enroll in the subsequent course. The curriculum focuses on practical scenarios such as university routines, appointments, personal arrangements, supermarket interactions, travel, work and business engagements. Grammar instruction covers questioning structures, personal pronouns, the past tense of "to be", modal verbs, the use of connecting words and prepositions with time expressions. This course aims to further enhance students' language proficiency and confidence in various real-life situations.
The course corresponds to 3 ECTS. There will be a written exam at the end of the course.

Advanced
Students who have an advanced german level can participate in an advanced course at another university in Karlsruhe. If you are unsure which course is right for you, please contact the International Office to get more information.
The course corresponds to 3 ECTS. 

• Spanish 
• Italian
• English
• Chinese
• French
• Japanese

The language courses are offered by the DHBW Karlsruhe Language Centre. The language of instruction is German. You will receive 2 ECTS credits for attending one of the courses. Not all languages are offered every semester. Please, check out here for available courses.