German-as-a-foreign-language courses for international students
Welcome to the teaching area "German as a Foreign Language"!We offer language courses at levels A1 to B2, based on the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
Placement
Placement test for the summer semester 2026:
- 31 March 2026
- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Campus Magdeburg (room information will be provided after registration)
Registration
Please register in advcance until March 15 using the follwing registration form.
Fees
The German courses are primarily aimed at enrolled international students, doctoral candidates, visiting scholars and employees of the University of Applied Sciences Magdeburg-Stendal. The German courses are free of charge for this target group.
The following fees apply to external persons:
| Course Scope | Fees for External Students** | Fees for Other External People |
|---|---|---|
2 SHW* | €100 | €200 |
4 SHW | €150 | €300 |
8 SHW | €200 | €400 |
*SHW = semester hours per week, ** fees also apply to OvGu students
Prerequisite for participation:
- Mandatory participation in the placement test at the beginning of October;
this does not apply to students who have successfully passed a DaF exam at the previous summer semester at University of Applied Sciences Magdeburg-Stendal or have participated in the Late Summer School in September.
Mandatory participation in the placement test at the beginning of the respective semester
Exceptions:
- this does not apply to students who have successfully passed a DaF exam at the previous semester at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences or Otto-von-Guericke-University (submit original proof).
- this also excludes students who participated in the Late Summer School at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences in September shortly before the start of the semester and received their placement in this context.
- Students with no previous knowledge of German can register directly for the A1 course by email until 30 September 2025.
Course format and place
face-to-face classes at the Magdeburg campus or online classes, depending on the course offered with 1 x 2 / 2 x 2 / 3 x 2 or 4 x 2 lessons per week
The courses are managed via Projekte.Moodle. Therefore, participants must register to Projekte.Moodle. A description can be found on the right on this page.
Assignments and enrolment in the courses is carried out by the DaF-coordination.
Requirements for successful completion
ECTS/ Certificate
- If all requirements are met, you can access your DaF grades in the electronic grade overview in the examination office. This only applies to students at University of Applied Sciences Magdeburg-Stendal.
- If all requirements are met, you will receive a graded certificate with a recommendation of the corresponding ECTS points.
- If you do not meet the requirements, you will receive an ungraded certificate of attendance if you attend regularly.
- If certificates are lost, we charge a fee of 20.00 EUR for the duplicate.
Registration and Contact
Programme Coordinator German as a Foreign Language
Alexandra Fischer
Tel.: (0391) 886 43 89
E-Mail: daf@h2.de
Visitor's Adresse: FEZ, Breitscheidstraße 51,
Room 3.02, 39114 Magdeburg
I'm at your disposal on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Specialist coordinator German as a Foreign Language
Franziska Lührs
Tel.: (0391) 886 42 08
E-Mail: daf@h2.de
Visitor's Adresse: Campus Magdeburg, Building 4, Room 2.19, Breitscheidstraße 2, 39114 Magdeburg
Schedule German courses
Here you can download the schedule of the German courses:
Working material per course
Here you can download an overview of the working material per course:
Projekte Moodle
Here you can download information how to register with Projekte.Moodle, which is required for getting access to your German course:
