International Summer Course 禄Deutschland heute芦
language, society, government, culture
at Kiel University/Germany, July 18 to August 12, 2022
For more than 70 years, Kiel University has organised an International Summer Course. Each year in the summer - from mid-July to mid-August - about 70 to 90 students and graduates from foreign universities from more than 20 different countries participate in this course.
The summer course helps participants to improve their German language skills, as well as to learn about Germany today (language, society, history and culture).
The programme encompasses three components: German classes, lectures and excursions.
German language course
Intermediate and advanced courses at 6 different levels (B I, B II, C I and C II) are carried out in the German language. The course level is determined by a placement test. The course comprises 20-25 hours per week in groups of approx. 15 participants (90 instruction hours in total).
Lectures and excursions
Each week, lectures are held in the afternoons by scientists and public figures which are designed to give participants insights into the politics, economy and culture of today鈥榮 Germany, as well as to inform participants about German history.
Day trips to the cities of Hamburg and L眉beck as well as a trip to the North Sea coast, are offered to give participants an impression of Northern Germany, its landscape, art and culture.
Supplemental programme / general information
Students regularly attending classes and other course activities (lectures and excursions) will be awarded a certificate and 6 ECTS points. The course programme is supplemented by various leisure activities, including sporting or cultural events in and around Kiel.
Costs / registration / contact
Those interested in participating in the course can register by submitting a registration form, which can be downloaded from
The fee for participants of the summer course is EUR 1.050. This fee includes all programme costs, accommodation and lodging (half-board). Accommodation for participants will be provided in single rooms in student dormitories.
Deadline for registration: 15 May, 2022.
Early registration is recommended, because registration ends when the maximum number of participants is reached.
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