Frequently Asked Questions
Courses
Where can I find the current course schedule?
Where can I find the current course schedule?
You can find the current course schedule in StudIP and on the notice board in the corridor of the Language Centre.
When do language courses begin?
When do language courses begin?
Language courses usually begin later than courses offered by the faculties. They generally start in the third week after faculty courses begin.
You can find the exact dates on the Language Centre website and in StudIP.
Placement Tests
Do I need to take a placement test?
Do I need to take a placement test?
If you already have previous knowledge of a language and are taking your first course in that language at the Language Centre, you need to take a placement test.
The test helps determine which course level is right for you.
If you have already successfully completed a course in the same language at the Language Centre, you generally do not need to take another placement test before continuing to the next level.
How do I register for a placement test?
How do I register for a placement test?
You can register for placement tests in StudIP.
After the test, your result will show you which course level is suitable for you.
Registration
How do I register for a language course?
How do I register for a language course?
You can register for language courses in StudIP during the registration period.
Select the course you would like to attend and complete the registration there. Your place is confirmed once you have completed the registration process and paid the course fee.
If a placement test is required, complete it before registering for the appropriate course level.
What can I do if I miss the registration deadline?
What can I do if I miss the registration deadline?
You may still be able to join a course if places are available after the registration deadline.
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Course Fees and Payment
How much does a language course cost?
How much does a language course cost?
Course fees depend on whether you are a student, employee or guest.
Students: €15 per credit point (CP)
Employees: €20 per CP
Guests: €75 per CP
For example, a 3-CP course costs €45 for students.
How do I pay for my language course?
How do I pay for my language course?
After registering, transfer the course fee using the payment details provided by the Language Centre. Make sure you enter the correct payment reference so that your payment can be assigned to your registration.
Your place in the course is secured once your payment has been received.
If you are on a waiting list, do not pay the course fee until you have received a place in the course.
Attendance and Course Completion
What should I do if I cannot attend the first class?
What should I do if I cannot attend the first class?
If you cannot attend the first class, please inform the Language Centre in advance by email or telephone.
Otherwise, you may lose your place in the course.
Where can I find my course results and confirmation of participation?
Where can I find my course results and confirmation of participation?
After successfully completing your course, you can find your results and confirmation of participation in StudIP.
Select the relevant semester and course and open „Notenverwaltung“. You can view your results there and generate your confirmation of participation as a PDF.
Recognition and Language Certificates
How can I have a language course recognised for my degree programme?
How can I have a language course recognised for my degree programme?
Language course results are not automatically transferred to your faculty's examination office.
After successfully completing your course, download your confirmation of participation from StudIP and submit it to the responsible examination office.
Your examination office will determine whether the course can be recognised as part of your degree programme.
How can I obtain proof of my language proficiency for studying abroad?
How can I obtain proof of my language proficiency for studying abroad?
If you are applying for an exchange programme or planning to study abroad, you may need proof of your language proficiency.
The Language Centre can provide proof of your language proficiency under certain conditions.
For information about the requirements and procedure, see [link to the relevant Language Centre page].
Advice and Contact
Where can I get help with language-related questions?
Where can I get help with language-related questions?
If you have questions about a language course, placement test or other language-related matters, please contact the teacher responsible for the relevant language or the Language Centre.
You can find the appropriate contact details on the Contact page.
How can I contact a teacher at the Language Centre?
How can I contact a teacher at the Language Centre?
You can find contact details and office hours for Language Centre staff on the Contact page.
Permanent teaching staff can be contacted by email or during their office hours. External lecturers are generally best contacted by email.