German for Study and Work — Summer Course in Hamburg Hamburg University of Technology

The International Summer Courses are aimed at students and other interested individuals who want to immerse themselves in German culture for four weeks and improve their German language skills.

German courses are offered at levels A2 to C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). In addition to expanding and deepening vocabulary and grammar, pronunciation training, and listening and reading comprehension exercises, participants will particularly develop their spoken and written communication skills.

Topics related to German culture and society are also explored outside the classroom — for example, in a seminar at Hamburg City Hall.

Participants experience the country and its people through Hamburg’s rich cultural offerings and excursions, applying their newly acquired language skills in real-life contexts. At the end of the course, they will receive a certificate.

Interkulturelle Bildung Hamburg (IBH)

Arrival dates: 1 July or 2 August 2027
Departure dates: 30 July or 31 August 2027

Learners of German, students and graduates of all academic disciplines, as well as prospective students who plan to begin studies at a German university

The course is also suitable for people who wish to work in Germany.

The courses are not suitable for complete beginners; prior knowledge of German (at least level A1 CEFR) is required.

All accommodations include access to a shared kitchen. Meals are not included (self-catering).

A varied cultural and leisure programme is offered, including: city tour, port visit, guided tour of the town hall, and information about studying in Hamburg. Additional activities may include a visit to Lufthansa Technik, a tour of the Neuengamme concentration camp memorial, and excursions to other cities such as Lüneburg and Lübeck.

The monthly public transport pass for the Hamburg city area is not included in the course fee.

Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) was founded in 1978 and is one of the youngest universities in Germany. The TUHH offers 42 different BA and MA study programmes as well as extensive English language study programmes. For the past 15 years, international summer courses have been successfully held by TUHH in cooperation with IBH. Besides the German language courses for international Master's and PhD students, IBH is a certified examination centre for TestDaF and telc language exams.

Experience high-quality German tuition for beginners and advanced learners as well as a whole range of free time activities.

Hamburg — "the gate to the world" with one of Europe's biggest ports — is the base for approx. 3,500 international companies such as Lufthansa Technik, EADS Airbus, and Beiersdorf. In addition to Hamburg University of Technology and the University of Hamburg, there are numerous opportunities to study a wide range of subjects and sciences at many different polytechnic universities.