Medical German C1 Hamburg University of Technology

Classes take place Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. (a total of 100 teaching units), and they combine in-person instruction, digital learning phases, and excursions.

Course Objectives

Participants will:

• deepen their (specialised) language competence at C1 level through targeted vocabulary and grammar practice
• expand their medical vocabulary and ability to express themselves precisely
• practice typical communication situations in clinical settings (medical history taking, patient consultation informed consent, handover, and medical reporting)
• gain an understanding of the structure and functioning of the German healthcare system
• connect language learning with practical, real-world applications

Goal: confident and accurate use of professional medical language at the C1 level

Arrival date: 2 August 2027
Departure date: 30 August 2027

This four-week intensive course is designed for advanced learners of German (from level B2) with a medical background who wish to further develop their specialised language skills and communication abilities in medical contexts at C1 level.

The accommodations include a shared kitchen. Meals are not included (self-catering).

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

The monthly public transport ticket for the Hamburg metropolitan area is not included in the course fee.