ILC/Orientation Course

One of our most popular programs is the Intensive German Language Course (ILC). During the ILC, students have the chance to improve their language skills, while taking time to explore the town and region. Excursions and social activities are organized by our team of student assistants. They also help you with all matters of orientation and formalities associated with your study abroad period.

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Intensive Language Course at a Glance:

? Course Dates: 4-6 weeks before the official lecture period starts (please see our factsheet in the download section for detailed information

? Target Group:

• exchange students who would like to brush up on/ improve their German language skills before the lectures start
• exchange students who would like to acquire basic German skills

? Information on the German Classes:

• levels offered: A1, A2, B1, B1+ und?B2
• The exact levels and groups will be determined by a placement test, which takes place at the start of the course
• ECTS: 12
• instruction times: usually from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

? Orientation topics covered:

• orientation on campus, in Regensburg, in Germany
• formalities such as health insurance, registration with foreigners registration office
• Study stay at UR (enrollment, course choice, scheduling, learning agreement, transcript of records, confirmations of study period)
• Leisure activities such as campus and city tours, game nights, hiking tours, boat trip, etc.

? Costs for language instruction, orientation and social activities:

• ERASMUS students:? 395 EUR
• other exchange students: 475 EUR
• *The costs for accommodation, living expenses and course materials are not included

Important Note:

Although the course is very intensive, students who only have beginner's knowledge of German when they arrive, will not be able to follow academic classes taught in German. We therefore recommend that students continue to improve their German language skills by taking further courses during the lecture period. These courses are free of charge.

For all students whose German skills are advanced enough to follow lectures taught in German or those who do not have the time to take part in the intensive language course, and therefore can only arrive in Regensburg right before the lectures start, UR offers the orientation course.

Participation in the orientation course is compulsory!