German Courses
German courses for students at UdK Berlin
The German B2 course is aimed at international applicants who have been admitted to study at the UdK with previous knowledge at B1 level. If you do not yet have B1 knowledge, please take a B1 course first. The UdK offers one B1 course this summer semester, "Einfach sprechen - Deutsch für den UdK-Alltag".
You can register online through Berlin Career College. There you will also find all current information on costs, course times, etc. Registration for courses starting in August 2026 will be possible from May 2026.
Study Preparation Courses ‘Intensive German B2 Language Proficiency’ for international applicants who have been admitted to study at the UdK
Course dates:
Course 1: 10 August – 25 September 2026 (online course with in-person examination)
Course 2: 17 August – 2 October 2026 (online course with in-person examination)
Venue: Online and Bundesallee 1-12, 10719 Berlin
Course fee including examination for course participants who are not yet enrolled but have been admitted to the UdK: €540
Course fee for enrolled UdK students: €200
Payment in two instalments is possible.
The course is assessed through a language portfolio that demonstrates the student's language proficiency. The portfolio includes written work, audio or audio-visual assessments and oral assignments completed in class.
Successful completion of the portfolio will prove independent use of the language (B2) in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This will be accepted internally by UdK Berlin as proof of language proficiency (“Sprachnachweis”).
Course coordinator: Dr Corinna Whyment
Course administration: Barbara Schmarsow
Contact: deutschkurse@udk-berlin.de
German courses for students at UdK Berlin
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Information on the German course "Einfach sprechen! German für everyday life at uni"