We offer German language courses during the semester at various levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) with a scope of 2, 4 or 8 semester hours per week (SWS).
In addition, four-week compact courses are held several times a year in preparation for the digital TestDaF.
Course overview
You can register via SignMeUp. There you can also find the course times and further information about the courses.
More information about the compact course to prepare for the digital TestDaF
The compact course is the intensive alternative - especially for preparing for the digital TestDaF in a short time.
Change course
You only register for the course that corresponds to your language level and for which you have time. It is therefore not possible to change courses at a later date.
Course period
Summer semester 2026: 27.04.2026 - 01.08.2026
Winter semester 2026/27: 02.11.2026 - 19.02.2027
The vacations and public holidays of the regular lecture period at KIT apply.
Credits
ECTS points are awarded for
- active participation
- successful written exam at the end of the course.
How do I register?
Before registering, you must complete an assessment test. Registration takes place exclusively online.
Participants in certain programmes/cooperation schemes may be admitted to a course before the regular registration period. We receive the necessary information for this in advance via a list from the respective supervising body.
exam review
You can request an exam review in writing up to 4 weeks after notification of the result at the latest by sending an email to:
Registration period winter semester 2026
- Thursday, October 22, 2026 online via SignMeUp; places will be allocated on Friday, October 23, 2026.
- Automatic admission from the waiting list until Monday, November 09, 2026
Fees
- KIT charges fees for participation in German language courses. Please refer to the course description for the amount.
- International students enrolled at KIT are exempt from paying fees for one German course per semester.
- Registration is binding and the course fee is due before the start of the respective German course.
- With the application/registration you accept the general rules of the Studienkolleg.
Registration procedure
- Placement: Online placement from A1.2 or Transcript of Records or corresponding certificatefrom the Studienkolleg (KIT)
- You will find the link to the online placement test in the course description in the course overview. Please allow cookies and confirm the link in your browser.
- Online registration via SignMeUp
Note on the costs
- International students at KIT are exempt from paying fees for one German course per semester.
- Employees and their partners must pay the course fee.
Waiting list
If places become available after the draw and participants from the waiting list can move up, you will receive a notification by e-mail.
Refund of fees
In the event of withdrawal before the start of the respective German course, any course fees already paid will be refunded if a written declaration of withdrawal is received by the Studienkolleg office no later than 10 days before the start of the respective course.
CEFR level
Here you will find a brief overview of the competence levels of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
TestDaF Examination Officer
Fachleitung Deutsch als Fremdsprache-studienbegleitende Kurse
+49 721 608-42261
info-daf@stk.kit.edu
Study-accompanying German courses
Room 007, Building 50.20
+49 721 608-44921
info-daf ∂does-not-exist.stk kit edu
Opening hours:
Monday and Wednesday: 14:00 - 15:00
or by appointment