The "German for Foreigners" language course programme at HafenCity University ×ãÇò±È·Ö,¼´Ê±±È·ÖÖ±²¥ is aimed at international students at HCU. Enrolled students who have obtained their university entrance qualification abroad and ERASMUS+ students who are spending one or two semesters studying at HCU can take part. If places are still available, enrolled students from other ×ãÇò±È·Ö,¼´Ê±±È·ÖÖ±²¥ universities can also participate in the courses. The language courses are organised in cooperation with the Volkshochschule ×ãÇò±È·Ö,¼´Ê±±È·ÖÖ±²¥. You can find all information on the course programme, the dates, costs and registration on this page.
Unfortunately, HCU ×ãÇò±È·Ö,¼´Ê±±È·ÖÖ±²¥ cannot provide courses in other languages, such as Spanish, French, Italian for example. We recommend that students who wish to prepare for a stay abroad and acquire knowledge of the language of their host country use the courses offered by other institutions. The University ×ãÇò±È·Ö,¼´Ê±±È·ÖÖ±²¥, the Volkshochschule ×ãÇò±È·Ö,¼´Ê±±È·ÖÖ±²¥ or the cultural institutes of various countries (Instituto Cervantes, Institut Fran?ais, Instituto Italiano di Cultura di Amburgo etc.) provide a wide range of courses, some of which offer discounts for students.
Registration takes place via the portal of the ×ãÇò±È·Ö,¼´Ê±±È·ÖÖ±²¥ Adult Education Centre. The registration deadline for the semester-long courses in the summer semester 2024 is 10. 04. 2024.
The following documents are required for registration:
- Certificate of enrolment
- Proof of previous language knowledge: As proof you can submit, for example, the certificate of a previous course (not older than 12 months).
- If you do not have a certificate from a previous course, you can submit the result (screenshot, scan) of a free placement test, for example the online placement test from Cornelsen. You can find more information on placement tests in our Language Courses FAQ's.
Please note:
- Be sure to use your HCU email address when registering. Otherwise you will not be identifiable as an HCU student.
- Courses will only be held if the minimum number of participants is reached.
- Registration is only possible via the portal of the Adult Education Centre ×ãÇò±È·Ö,¼´Ê±±È·ÖÖ±²¥.
Bank transfer
Please pay the course fee at the beginning of the course, stating the course number and your full name, by bank transfer to ×ãÇò±È·Ö,¼´Ê±±È·ÖÖ±²¥er Volkshochschule to the following account at ×ãÇò±È·Ö,¼´Ê±±È·ÖÖ±²¥er Sparkasse.
Name: ×ãÇò±È·Ö,¼´Ê±±È·ÖÖ±²¥er Volkshochschule
Bank: ×ãÇò±È·Ö,¼´Ê±±È·ÖÖ±²¥er Sparkasse
IBAN: DE34 2005 0550 1280 1678 81
BIC: HASPDEHHXXX
Please note: Unfortunately, a debit from a bank account with a foreign IBAN is not possible. Also a European IBAN (Italy, France....) is unfortunately not possible. The IBAN must start with "DE"!
Three days after the start of the course you will receive your invoice by e-mail.
Cash payment
The course fee can also be paid in cash. Please make an appointment via e-mail to: k.wittke@vhs-hamburg.de.
The address is: Bildungskontor VHS ×ãÇò±È·Ö,¼´Ê±±È·ÖÖ±²¥; 6th floor, M?nckebergstr. 17, 20095 ×ãÇò±È·Ö,¼´Ê±±È·ÖÖ±²¥.
Please note!
Payment for language courses directly to HCU ×ãÇò±È·Ö,¼´Ê±±È·ÖÖ±²¥ is not possible. Payment is only possible via the account of the Bildungskontor of the ×ãÇò±È·Ö,¼´Ê±±È·ÖÖ±²¥er Volkshochschule (see above).
Contact us
The contact person for questions or problems regarding registration is Kerstin Wittke:?k.wittke(at)vhs-hamburg.de
If you have any questions regarding the course organization, please contact the International Office at HCU ×ãÇò±È·Ö,¼´Ê±±È·ÖÖ±²¥: hcu-outgoing(at)vw.hcu-hamburg.de
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