Language Training

Foreign language courses are integrated as electives ("WP") in all study programmes.

The language requirements for German "Diplom", Bachelor's or Master's degree study programmes are stipulated in the respective study regulations, i.e.

one to three variations of language training,
distribution of the language modules throughout the terms of study and
the proficiency levels of the language modules to be successfully completed.

Please consult the applicable study and examination regulations for the specific language requirements in your study programme. You can find them in the Study Programme section.

Accreditation of Language Certificates

If you would like to have any formerly completed language certificates accredited upon enrolment at the HTW, you must file the corresponding form for accreditation at the Office of Admissions and Enrolment within the class registration period of the first term of study. This form will then be forwarded to the Foreign Language Centre for further processing.
More information: Recognition of Academic Credentials

If you would like to have any acquired language skills accredited at a later point in time, please contact the Deputy Director of the Foreign Language Centre, Ms Dreßler.

Intensive Courses During the Semester Break

As a supplement to regular language training, intensive courses are offered during the semester break:

German courses (w/o examination) for exchange students prior to the start of the term
Bridge and refresher courses (w/o exam) for attaining the necessary entry level for technical-terminological language training
Intensive courses that end with an exam, as an equivalent to regular classes during the normal term

You can find our range of intensive language course offers at Languages and Courses Offered.

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

The attainable proficiency levels in our module system (basic level 1 to advanced level 3) are orientated on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (GER) and therefore standardised all across Europe.
More information on this: Comparison Chart

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