Language Courses
German courses
The Welcome Center offers German courses for all international (visiting) doctoral students and researchers of the University of Bamberg as well as their partners. During the winter semester 2022/23, three courses for German language learners are being offered.
German Language course for beginners (without previous knowledge of German)
In this German language course for beginners without previous knowledge of German, you will acquire a basic knowledge of the academic and colloquial use of the German language which will enable you to manage your private and everyday life at the university.
This course is designed to provide you with a basic vocabulary and understanding of grammatical structures. With a focus on communication, you will be guided and accompanied by an experienced and competent teacher. In a pleasant learning atmosphere, you will be able to establish and improve your German language skills.
No course fee!
Teacher: Ms Ewelina Betz, M.A.
Time and Place: from Monday, October 24 always on Mondays from 10:20 am until 11:50 am
Duration: Winter semester 2022-2023 (until mid-February 2023)
Target group: international (visiting) doctoral students, (visiting) post-docs and (visiting) professors without previous knowledge of the German language and their partners
To register, please write an e-mail to assistenz.welcome.international(at)uni-bamberg.de. Please include in your message the title of the course you would like to attend and whether you have had any experience with German before.
German Language Course for advanced beginners
In this German language course for beginners with little previous knowledge of German, you will acquire a knowledge of the academic and colloquial use of the German language which will enable you to manage your private and everyday life at the university.
This course is designed to provide you with a basic vocabulary and understanding of grammatical structures. With a focus on communication, you will be guided and accompanied by an experienced and competent teacher. In a pleasant learning atmosphere, you will be able to establish and improve your German language skills.
No course fee!
Teacher: Ms Anna Lonska, M.A.
Time and Place: from Monday, October 24 always on Mondays from 4:15 pm until 5:45 pm
Duration: Winter semester 2022-2023 (until mid-February 2023)
Target group: international (visiting) doctoral students, (visiting) post-docs and (visiting) professors with little knowledge of the German language and their partners
To register, please write an e-mail to assistenz.welcome.international(at)uni-bamberg.de. Please include in your message the title of the course you would like to attend and whether you have had any experience with German before.
German Language Course for advanced learners
During this German language course for advanced learners, you will acquire a thorough knowledge of academic and colloquial usage of the German language which will enable you to express yourself fluently in your private and everyday life at the university.
This course is designed to provide you with an understanding of grammatical structures as well as an extended vocabulary. Further, this course especially focuses on communication. You will be able to discuss and intensively talk about day-to-day topics as well as topics concerning the academic environment. In a pleasant learning atmosphere, an experienced and competent teacher will support you.
No course fee!
Teacher: Ms Anna Lonska, M.A.
Time and Place: from Monday, October 24 always on Mondays from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm
Duration: Winter semester 2022-2023 (until mid-February 2023)
Target group: international (visiting) doctoral students, (visiting) post-docs and (visiting) professors with an advanced knowledge of the German language and their partners
To register, please write an e-mail to assistenz.welcome.international(at)uni-bamberg.de. Please include in your message the title of the course you would like to attend.
Further offers
Language Center of the University
International researchers may also attend the language courses offered by the Language Center of the University. This offer is free of charge and comprises German courses on various levels. All courses take place during the lecture periods and a registration is required.
If you have FlexNow access, please register for the courses yourself. If you don’t have FlexNow access, please contact the Welcome Center for your registration.
You will find an overview of all language courses currently offered by the Language Center on this website.
Adult Education Center Bamberg
The Adult Education Center Bamberg offers various language courses on different levels. All courses cost a fee and a registration is required.
You will find further information on this website. (in German only)
Language Schools
Various different language schools and institutions in Bamberg also offer language courses. The Welcome Center will be happy to provide advice.