German intensive courses

A new German course covering content at levels B2 and C1 is expected to start on 2 February 2026. The course is expected to run until 30 September 2026 and is aimed at international prospective students (interested in studying at the University of Vechta) and international teachers.

The course will take place Monday to Friday (expected to be from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.) in person at the University of Vechta. 

The course is currently still subject to the project being extended.

A language level of B1 is required.

The course is aimed at third-country nationals (with and without refugee status) who have a residence permit (not for study purposes or as an au pair). Third-country nationals with a temporary residence permit who can provide proof of eligibility to participate in the integration course and/or work-related German language training (vocational language course) are also eligible to participate. If there are any remaining places, these can also be allocated to other interested parties. Participation is free of charge.

The course will take place with a minimum of 15 participants.

Applications should be submitted digitally as early as possible, but no later than 4 January 2026 (application deadline).

The following documents are required for the application:

• Application form (with signature)
• Copy of residence permit (ID card) – front and back
• Copy of proof of previous German language skills B1
• Copy of university entrance qualification, university certificates or recognition notices in German or English (if available)
• If applicable: Applicants who do not have a residence permit but a "Aufenthaltsgestattung" should also submit a copy or scan of the certificate of eligibility to participate in the integration course/vocational German language course (vocational language course) from the BAMF.

An intensive German language course B2 / C1 / C1+ is scheduled to start in mid-October 2026, covering levels B2, C1 and C1+ as well as test preparation for the Telc C1 Hochschule exam (the exam itself is not part of the course). The course runs until the end of August 2027.

This is an in person class for prospective students who are interested in studying at the University of Vechta (especially in the degree programmes / subjects Social Work, Management of Social Services, Gerontology and Educational Sciences and teacher training).

Applicants need B1 German language skills.

The course comprises an average of 16 hours (April to July 2027: 12 hours) of lessons per week plus self-study.

Participation is free of charge. Participants can be enrolled as preparatory students if they wish; among other things, this allows you to apply for a visa for study purposes.

To maximise your chances of getting accepted for the course, please apply as soon as possible.

Please enclose the following documents with your application:

• Application form
• Copy of your passport or ID card
• Proof of German language skills (B1) 
• Copy of your school certificate in the original language and in German or English translation, copies of university certificates (if applicable)
• in the case of persons already residing in Germany: Copy of the residence permit (front and back side)

The course is offered as part of the DAAD-funded FIT project at the University of Vechta.

We offer different courses on advanced levels (C1 / C1+ / C2 and exam preparation für the Telc C1 Hochschule exam). For further information please visit our German website.

If you are interested in the courses, please do not hesitate to contact us.