German Courses

HSBI offers preparatory German courses at levels B2 and C1 as part of the DAAD project GlobalFIT and the programme “NRWege ins Studium.”

The courses are conceived for international and displaced prospective students who intend to take up studies at HSBI and prepare for the German job market after completion of the German courses.

Dates for the winter semester 2024/25

  • B2.1: 2 Sep 2024–28 Oct 2024
  • B2.2: 11 Nov 2024–24 Jan 2025
  • C1.1: 2 Sep 2024–28 Oct 2024
  • C1.2: 11 Nov 2024–24 Jan 2025
Information on the preparatory German courses

Application period

  • For the winter semester: 15 June to 15 July
  • For the summer semester: 15 December to 15 January | Start of courses: 1 March

The link to the application form will be posted here during application periods.

Requirements

  • University entrance qualification for studies in Germany
  • German skills at least at B1 level

 

Application documents (German or English)

  • Complete CV in table format
  • Proof of educational background
    • School-leaving certificate (German or English)
    • Proof of university entrance examination (if applicable)
    • Proof of previous studies (transcript of records, university degree certificate; if applicable)
  • Certificates of German skills
  • Residence status
  • Passport copy
  • Letter of motivation to study at HSBI
  • Copy of a proof of name change (if applicable)

 

Cost

The cost of the classes are financed through the GlobalFIT project and the “NRWege ins Studium” programme. Participants have to bear the costs for examinations themselves.
In addition, participants have to register at HSBI and pay the regular semester contribution.


FAQ

We answer all the essential questions on our German courses and the online application process here.

 

Information on the German courses 

Course contents and objectives
Objectives
  • Preparing you for the telc C1 language exam for university studies
  • Starting your studies after you have passed the telc C1 exam
  • Preparing you for studies in Germany in general and for intercultural differences
Course details
  • The courses start in mid-March and mid-September each year.
  • We offer two courses per semester, which cover half a CEFR level each (B2.1, B2.2, C1.1, C2.2) and last approx. 8–9 weeks each.
  • Classes take place in a blended format (online and on campus) 30 teaching units per week.
  • Classes take place daily from Monday to Friday, usually in the mornings. Assignments, self-study units and digital tests have to be completed in addition.
  • Textbooks can be borrowed from the library free of charge.
  • For the online classes, you need a laptop or computer, a camera and a microphone – you cannot participate via smartphone.
  • On-campus classes take place in Bielefeld.
  • Each course level can be repeated once.
Rules for participating in the German courses
  • Participants have to be present in at least 80% of the classes, participate actively, complete their assignments regularly and take part in digital tests in order to receive a certificate of participation.
  • For online courses, the camera must be switched on.

 

By participating in the “NRWege ins Studium” programme, you agree to provide the data necessary for the programme mentoring.