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How can I learn German as a visiting researcher at the University of Regensburg? What courses are available?

German courses for international researchers

Studierende meldet sich in einem Seminar an der Uni Regensburg UR/ Julia Dragan
Studierende meldet sich in einem Seminar an der Uni Regensburg

In cooperation with the International Office of the University, the Department of German as a Foreign Language (DaF) at the Center for Language and Communication (ZSK) offers German courses for international PhDs, Postdocs as well as visiting scholars and their partners.

Online courses for doctoral candidates and visiting researchers

Online courses for PhD students and visiting researchers

German courses are offered for international PhD students, postdocs and visiting researchers and their partners covering online courses (Zoom + GRIPS) for level A1.1. and A1.2

German A1.1 - Online course

German A1.1 - Online course

Course period: October 14, 2025 - February 04, 2026

Teaching hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

German A1.2 - Online course

German A1.2 - Online course

Course period: October 14, 2025 - February 04, 2026

Teaching hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

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Lange Reihen mit gut indirekt beleuchteten Bücherregalen in der Lehrbuchsammlung an der Universit?tsbibliothek Regensburg Foto: UR/Lilly Peithner

Courses for higher levels


Courses for higher German levels

At levels A2 to C2, international PhD students, postdocs and visiting researchers and their partnes can attend the "study-accompanying German language courses" at the Center for Language and Communication (ZSK) if there is free capacity.

Study-accompanying German courses at ZSK

Here you can find more information about  study-accompanying German courses at ZSK.

Registration


Registration for the German courses at the University of Regensburg

The registration deadline will be announced in the course catalogue in SPUR for the respective courses. Registration for the winter semester 2025/26 will take place between October 1 and October 9, 2025 in SPUR.

PhD students registered with the Registrar's Office can register with their student account.

Researchers without a student account at the University of Regensburg first need to register in the SPUR portal. 

Open VHB courses (external link, opens in a new window)

Would you like to learn German before the start of the semester? In Open VHB you will find free German courses that are accessible to everyone.

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