Summer Academy - Language Courses in German

Course Selection

General Information
Period: 5 to 28 August 2026

Language: German

Target group: Students and prospective students (max. 18 participants per course)

Application deadline: 1 June 2026 (A minimum number of applications is required for each course at the various German language levels, and there is a maximum number of participants for each course!

Course fees: 鈧�790 (face-to-face language course and supporting programme)

Teaching hours: 25 hours per week, taking place on 18 days from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CET

Accommodation in student halls of residence: 鈧�350 (rooms are available from 3 to 31 August 2026)

Credits: ECTS credits can be awarded!
Intensive Course German Basic Level A2

Language level: completed A1 level, at least 200 hours of German; final placement after placement test

Target group: prospective students and anyone else with little knowledge of German

Course content: exercises in listening, reading, writing and speaking. Introduction to basic German vocabulary, grammar and syntax. Topics related to life, everyday routines and culture in Germany.
Intensive German Course Intermediate Level B1

Language level: completed A2 level, at least 400 hours of German; final placement after placement test

Target group: prospective students and anyone else with a good knowledge of German

Course content: exercises in listening, reading, writing and speaking. Exercises in German grammar and syntax at intermediate level, as well as vocabulary expansion. Topics on life, everyday life and culture in Germany.
Intensive German Course Intermediate Level B2

Language level: completed B1 level, at least 600 hours of German; final placement after placement test

Target group: prospective students and anyone else with a good knowledge of German

Course content: exercises in listening, reading, writing and speaking. Exercises in German grammar and syntax at intermediate level, as well as vocabulary expansion. Topics on life, everyday life and culture in Germany.

Course Registration

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Further Course Content

Supporting Programme

There will be activities for all language course participants almost every day. These are included in the fees and include: welcome reception, trips in and around Hanover, excursions to other cities, cultural activities, sports activities, film evenings, and a closing party.

More information about the supporting programme from 2025

Accommodation

On request, we can arrange a single room in one of the student residences run by the student union (bathrooms and kitchens are usually shared). The cost is 鈧�350.

Catering

Accommodation does not include meals. However, it is possible to purchase lunch and dinner at student prices in the student union's canteens and cafeterias.

Public Transport

For currently 鈧�63 (as of 8 January 2026), you can purchase either a 鈥�Deutschland-Ticket鈥� or (with appropriate proof) a monthly ticket to use public transport in Hanover. The Deutschland-Ticket can be purchased online on both the 脺STRA website and the DB website.

Payment

You will receive an invoice after registration. The total amount must be paid within 14 days of receiving the invoice. Once we have received the registration fee, we will send you a letter of invitation. Payment by credit card is not possible.

Please note that the following fees apply in the event of cancellation:

Cancellations received 6 weeks before the start of the course: 鈧�100
Cancellations received less than 6 weeks before the start of the course: 100% of the course fees

You are responsible for ensuring that you have adequate insurance cover during your stay.

Experiences with the Summer Academy

The amazing experiences, the programmes, the people and new friendships... everything was just perfect! This summer was an important experience for all of us, we will never forget it. (No茅mi, Hungary, 2015)

I am very happy to spend a wonderful summer with lovely students and you in Hanover. This time is very beautiful and I will never forget it. (Yuan, China, 2018)

I have told the whole university what wonderful people work at Leibniz 九色视频. They all do an incredible job: motivating and helping students learn the language! (Irina, Russia, 2019)

Today I packed and moved into my new dorm. Thank you for everything. It was a great month. Thank you very much for everything. (Derin, Turkey, 2021)

It was actually the best month of my life. Thank you so much for everything. (Aya, Egypt, 2022)

I am really glad to have met you all! My time in Hannover was the most unforgettable adventure! (Natalia, Moldova, 2024)

I also have very fond memories of last summer in Hannover. I have stayed in touch with some people, we chat regularly and plan to meet up again sometime. (Anna, France, 2024)

I am continuing to study German at university, and the summer academy has really motivated me. To be honest, it was one of the best and most enjoyable experiences of my life. (Elisa, Italy, 2025)

I have fond memories of my time in Hannover. I hope we will see each other again. (Adriana, Cuba, 2025)

From the bottom of my heart, I would like to say a thousand times that I am very grateful for the wonderful July 2025 in Hannover. It was truly one of the best memories of my life. (Ngoc, Vietnam, 2025)

Thank you for everything. The month I spent in Hanover was the happiest of my life 鈥� I will never forget it. (Isabel, Portugal, 2025)