Study-Related German Courses

Boost Your Future with Free German Courses at HSBI!

Learning German opens doors to endless opportunities in Germany, whether it’s landing a student job, securing an internship, or unlocking exciting career paths. It’s also your key to seamless social integration, helping you connect with locals, navigate daily life, and truly feel at home in Bielefeld, Minden or Gütersloh.

If you plan to stay in Germany after your studies, strong German skills are essential. Our courses are designed to help you reach B1/B2 level by the end of your studies – a common requirement for working at most German companies.

At HSBI, we offer free German courses, a rare chance to improve your language skills without the hefty price tag of private institutes. Why pay hundreds of euros elsewhere when you can learn with us while studying? Our courses are also open to exchange students.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to shape your future in Germany. Contact us and we will advise you in your learning.

Which courses do we offer?

Courses are structured in a progressive sequence, starting from a beginner level (A1) and advancing to professional proficiency (B1/B2). You may enroll in a course if you have either completed the preceding course or can provide evidence of adequate prior knowledge. 

CEFR Level Semester Information

A1 - Introduction to German Culture & Language

Beginners

 Winter
  • Compulsory module for students in the English-language Bachelor programs at Campus Gütersloh
  • If you already have an official A1 German certificate, contact deutschkurse@hsbi.de
  • After approval of your certificate, you can file a request for recognition here: https://www.hsbi.de/studium/anerkennung-von-leistungen or voluntarily participate in the course/exam.
  • Complete beginner? Start with Phase I in September: 3-week intensive course (Mo-Fri), online
  • Phase II1: Oct-Dec: 1x per week on campus

 A2

Advanced beginners

  Summer
  •  Phase I: March: 3-week intensive course (Mo-Fri), online
  • Phase II1: April-July: 1x per week on campus
  • Voluntary2

B1.1

Intermediate

Winter
  • Phase I: September: 3-week intensive course (Mo-Fri), online
  • Phase II1: Oct-Dec: 1x per week on campus
  • Voluntary2

B1.2

 Intermediate

  Summer
  •  Phase I: March: 3-week intensive course (Mo-Fri, online)
  • Phase II1: April-July: 1x per week on campus
  • Voluntary2

Professional German I 

 Starting winter 27/28
  • Phase I: September: 3-week intensive course (Mo-Fri), online
  • Phase II1: Oct-Dec: 1x per week on campus
  • Voluntary2

Professional German II 

 Starting summer 28
  • Phase I: March: 3-week intensive course (Mo-Fri), online
  • Phase II1: April-July: 1x per week on campus
  • Voluntary2

1 You can start the course in phase II, but ONLY IF the content of phase I is completed in self-study.

2 These courses have a minimum of 80% attendance to receive a certificate of attendance. 

We also offer 2-week intensive German courses as part of the Fresher’s week.

German courses for international visiting scholars

In cooperation with the Welcome Center, the Language Center provides a German course for international scholars and doctoral candidates. You will meet with a German teacher and other international scholars currently staying at HSBI in a small group. Together, you will converse and hold discussions in German and receive information on how to improve your German in self-study tailored to your needs.

If you are interested, please contact our Welcome Center.

 

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German courses at HSBI
Deutschkurse an der HSBI