German for students of all disciplines


During the Winter semester 2025/26: 01 October 2025 – 31 March 2026

    • General start of the German courses for students of all disciplines: 20.10.2025
    • General end of the German courses for students of all disciplines: 06.02.2026

During the Summer semester 2026: 01 April 2026 – 30 September 2026

    • German courses at FAU on campo.
    • If you want to attend a course, you first need to have your ability in German assessed. Information on this can be found here or do the interactive level check.
    • The registration for the German courses can be done online on studon.
    • Registration period for German courses for students of all disciplines:
      • Courses in Erlangen: 25.03.2026, 12 p.m. – 15.04.2026, 6. p.m.
      • Courses in Nürnberg: 25.03.2026, 12 p.m. – 15.04.2026, 6. p.m.
    • There is NO “first come, first served” principle.
    • Allocation of places in German courses: 16.04.2026 – 17.04.2026
    • Confirmation of course places by mail on 17.04.2026
    • Placement tests, appointments on studon:
      • Erlangen: Appointment from 25.03.2026. Test period: 25.03.2025 – 15.10.2026, 4. p.m.
      • Nürnberg: Appointment from 25.03.2026. Test period: 25.03.2025 – 15.10.2026, 4 p.m.
    • General start of the German courses for students of all disciplines: 20.04.2026
    • General end of the German courses for students of all disciplines: 17.07.2026