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There are various possibilities to learn the German language in Germany. Many language schools and services have specialized on teaching international students, often in cooperation with universities or international university clubs. Courses aimed specifically at preparing international students for a period of study in Germany are available, for instance, at the following institutes:

1. Universities:

2. Non-university institutes

Language courses in Rosenheim and Freising:

1. Universities

Deutschkurse bei der Universität München e.V. (LMU)

“Deutschkurse bei der Universität München e.V.” offer language courses in close cooperation with the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität as well as exams required for studying in Germany.

Courses are offered throughout the year (even during semester breaks). The intensive course programme comprises six levels. Each level takes 8 weeks (consisting of 148 lessons with the day course, 90 lessons with the evening course). After having completed two levels, students take an intermediate exam. At the end of the course, either the DSH exam (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang; nine exam dates per year) or the TestDaF exam (Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache; six exam dates per year) can be taken. Anyone possessing a university entrance qualification (equivalent to the German Abitur) can take part in their intensive courses and various special courses.

In cooperation with the LMU's International Office, “Deutschkurse bei der Universität München e.V.” also offers scientific language courses for students. Students can thus improve their German language skills while studying and receive ECTS credits.

Contact details:
Deutschkurse bei der Universität München e.V.
Agnesstraße 27
80798 München
phone: +49(0)89/244 10 49-0
email: info@dkfa.de
www.dkfa.de/en

German as a foreign language at TUM Language Center

The TUM Language Center offers courses at all levels of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) as well as training and workshops. The courses can only be attended by enrolled students, exchange students as well as employees and guest scholars of the TUM. Please have a look online at the individual course pages for information on the exact procedures and possible costs.

The Language Center doesn’t offer any TestDaF exams and thus also no courses to prepare for the DSH or TestDaF.

Contact details:
TUM Language Center
Arcisstr. 21
80333 München
phone: +49 89 289-25457
fax: +49 89 289-22363
email: sprachenzentrum@tum.de
https://www.sprachenzentrum.tum.de/en/sz/languages/german/

German as a foreign language: preparation classes and DSH exam dates at the HM University of Applied Sciences

Since the winter semester 2024/25, the Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences has been offering preparation courses and DSH exams.
Please have a look at their web pages for information on the exact procedures and possible costs.

Contact details:
Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences
Lothstraße 64
80335 München
phone: +49 89 1265-1881
email: kontakt-dsh@hm.edu
https://hm.edu/dsh

German as a foreign language at the International University SDI München

The International University SDI München offers several in-person and online German courses for international students and university applicants at various course levels as well as international summer courses. You can take the exams TestDaF and telc C1 Hochschule.

Refugees with a university entrance qualification can participate in free-of-charge courses (DAAD programme Integra).

International University SDI München
German as a foreign language
Baierbrunner Straße 28
81379 München
phone: +49 89 288102-0
email: daf@sdi-muenchen.de
www.sdi-muenchen.de/kurse/en/learn-german

2. Non-university institutes

Please note! The Studierendenwerk München Oberbayern does not assume any liability for third-party content, such as direct or indirect links to other providers. The Studierendenwerk München Oberbayern would also like to point out that this is not a complete list; it merely provides links which the Studierendenwerk considers might be useful.

Goethe-Institut: learn German in Germany

The 12 Goethe-Institutes in Germany offer a wide range of courses and examinations in German as a Foreign Language. Courses are available at all levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, including in-class tuition, independent studying in the media center as well as a varied cultural and recreational programme.

Contact details:
Goethe-Institut e. V.
Dachauer Straße 122
80637 München
phone: +49 89 15921-0
email: info@goethe.de
www.goethe.de/en

German courses in Munich

The Munich Goethe-Institut is located right in the city centre between Sendlinger Tor and Karlsplatz/Stachus.

Goethe-Institut Sonnenstraße 25
80331 München
phone: +49 89 551903-0
fax: +49 89 551903-35
email: muenchen@goethe.de
www.goethe.de/muenchen

Münchner Volkshochschule – German as a foreign/second language

The Münchner Volkshochschule offers a diverse programme of German standard and intensive courses (levels A1 to C2+).

More information about their courses can be found here.

They also offer exam preparation as well as exams for students or university applicants.

Courses are available in the mornings, afternoons and evenings.

Intensive courses are offered in August and September during the holidays.

They also offer regional studies and IT courses, city tours and visiting exhibitions.


Contact details:
Münchner Volkshochschule
Gasteig
Rosenheimer Str. 5
Postfach 80 11 64
81611 München
phone: +49 89 48006-6169
email: daf@mvhs.de
www.mvhs.de

TANDEM München e.V.
international language school
(TestDaF Centre)

Kurfürstenplatz 5
80796 München
phone: +49 89 2803-70
fax: +49 89 2803-71
email: info@tandem-muenchen.de
www.tandem-muenchen.de/en

Office hours:
Mon to Fri 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Mon and Thurs 4:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.

Sprachschule Aktiv München
international language school

Office and information
Heßstr. 90
80797 München
phone: +49 89 200624-35 /-36
fax: +49 89 200624-54
email: info@sprachschule-aktiv-muenchen.de
www.sprachschule-aktiv-muenchen.de/en

DUO: Deutsch-Uni Online
new online language courses for German and international students

In cooperation with the LMU, the “Deutsche Gesellschaft für Akademische Studienvorbereitung und Testentwicklung” (GAST) has developed a new e-learning portal. “Deutsch-Uni Online” (DUO) is intended to help international university applicants to prepare for their studies in Germany in terms of language and culture. Additionally, also foreign language modules are available for German students who are planning to go abroad, such as English, French and Chinese. DUO is a non-profit service; online courses cost between 99 and 199 euros. More information is available at www.deutsch-uni.com/en.

ASL language school
Academically oriented German courses, with regard to course content, such as text selection, grammar and vocabulary.
Native speakers with a university degree teach courses from A1 - C1 as well as special courses preparing for exams (Studienkolleg, TestDaF, Telc C 1 H, DSH, Fachsprachenprüfung Medizin).
Also, cooperation with the Otto-Benecke-Stiftung.
(information according to provider)

ASL Sprachenschule
Leopoldstraße 32
80802 München

U-Bahn: Giselastraße (U3/U6)

ASL international language school (aslsprachen.de/en)

Some of the websites are offered by commercial or private providers. As far as we know, however, there is no charge for information. The Studierendenwerk München Oberbayern does not benefit from providing the links; it cannot, however, assume any liability.

The Studierendenwerk München Oberbayern does not assume any liability for third-party content, such as direct or indirect links to other providers.