Language Courses

The language courses offered by the Language Center are available free of charge to all members of the University of Siegen.

The language courses can be counted toward the Studium Generale program, as part of the elective-required curriculum, or as an additional course.
Course formats are either semester-long or intensive. Depending on the number of SWS (2 or 4), each language course is worth 3 or 6 ECTS credits. Questions regarding credit recognition should be directed to the relevant registrar’s office.

The course catalog can be viewed on unisono.

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Languages

Arabic

General Language Courses from A1 to B1
UNIcert® Basic Exam (after Level A2.2)
Participation in the “Arabic–German” tandem project
Enrollment in the A1 course (for participants with no prior knowledge) is only available during the winter semester

Chinese

General Language Courses from A1 to A2
UNIcert® Basic Exam (at Level A2.2)

German as a Foreign Language (DaF)

General Language Courses from A1 to C1 / UNIcert® II Exam (after Level B2.2)
Specialized language courses for international students in academic programs and DSH/TestDaF graduates
Courses covering half a level (e.g., B1.1) or a full level (e.g., A2) per semester
“DaF Fast Track,” including intensive formats

German as a Foreign Language (DaF)

English

General Language Courses from B1 to C1
Specialized language courses (e.g., Business, Academic Writing, Technical English, Public Speaking)
English for Faculty and Staff in Technical and Administrative Roles

French

General Language Courses from A1 to B1
UNIcert® I Exam (after Level B1.2)
Enrollment in the A1 course (for participants with no prior knowledge) is only available during the winter semester

Sign Language

Beginner and Intermediate Courses
Developing communication skills and basic vocabulary

German Sign Language

Italian

General Language Courses from A1 to B1
UNIcert® Basic Exam (corresponding to Level A2.2) and UNIcert® I Exam (corresponding to Level B1.2)
Enrollment in the A1 course (for participants with no prior knowledge) is possible every semester
Summer School in Rome

Japanese

General Language Courses from A1 to B1
Enrollment in the A1 course (for participants with no prior knowledge) is only available during the winter semester

Dutch

General Language Courses from A1 to B1
UNIcert® Basic Exam (after Level A2.2)
Enrollment in the A1 course (for participants with no prior knowledge) is only available during the winter semester

Polish

General Language Courses at the A1 Level
Enrollment in the A1.1 course (for participants with no prior knowledge) is only available during the summer semester of 2026

Russian

General Language Courses from A1 to A2
UNIcert® Basic Exam (after Level A2.2)
Introduction to the A1 course (for participants with no prior knowledge) offered only during the summer semester
Russian courses in the native language

Swedish

General Language Courses from A1 to B1
UNIcert® Basic Exam (after Level A2.2)
Enrollment in the A1 course (for participants with no prior knowledge) is only available during the summer semester

Spanish

General Language Courses from A1 to B2
UNIcert® I Exam (after Level B1.2)
Intensive course offerings in Siegen (Levels A1 and A2 in just one semester)
Summer School in Seville

Turkish

General Language Courses from A1 to A2
UNIcert® Basic Exam (at Level A2.2)
Enrollment in the A1 course (for participants with no prior knowledge) is only available during the winter semester
Turkish courses in the native language