German courses in the fall semester 2026

This Fall 2026 we offer the following courses for students 2-10 semester at campus Aalborg:

• German intensive language course (oral)
• German intensive language course (written)

German Language course - oral

• Introduction to culture, history, and traditions of German-speaking countries
• Knowledge of German pronunciation and exercises
• Oral vocabulary exercises (amongst others specialized language according to the needs of the participants)
• Conversation skills training (everyday conversations and small talk, academic discussions and argumentation)
• Training in professional presentation techniques
• Knowledge of the German employment market and organizational culture.

German language course - written

• Introduction to written genres, e.g. application, CV, and e-mail
• Training in written communication and vocabulary exercises
• Knowledge of German grammar through e-lectures and exercises
• Training in reading written texts, e.g. user manuals, newspapers, academic texts
• Introduction to methods and tools: e.g. professional language reference work, vocabulary training, and translation
  that can help you work further with your specific field
• If necessary, assistance in the contact with relevant German-speaking internships or study places and the possibility of support during exchange, study trips and internships.

The teachers are senior researchers from Aalborg University.

Admission requirements

German at high school level or passed exam in a German intensive language course at AAU.

1st semester students cannot participate, but will get the chance to sign up for a language course in the spring semester 2027.

Cost, course start and place

The courses are free of charge and will start 15th September 2026 (week 38) and run for 8 Tuesdays (Oral) or 8 Thursdays (Written) from 18.15-20.00 and in the weekend 3rd-4th October from 09.00-15.00.

Each student can only sign up for one course each semester, but it will be possible to sign up for another course in the spring semester 2027.

Dates and times for the oral fall course in 2026

All sessions will take place in room 3.135 Kroghstræde 3, 9220 Aalborg East.

• Tuesday 15 September 2026, 18.15 - 20.00
• Tuesday 22 September 2026, 18.15 - 20.00
• Tuesday 29 September 2026, 18.15 - 20.00
• Saturday 3rd October 2026, 09.00 - 15.00
• Sunday 4th October 2026, 09.00-15.00
• Tuesday 20th October 2026, 18.15 - 20.00
• Tuesday 27th October 2026, 18.15 - 20.00
• Tuesday 3rd November 2026, 18.15 - 20.00
• Tuesday 10th November 2026, 18.15 - 20.00
• Tuesday 17th November 2026, 18.15 - 20.00.

Location

Room 3.135 Kroghstræde 3, 9220 Aalborg Øst

Dates and times for the written fall course in 2026

All sessions will take place in room 3.115 Kroghstræde 3, 9220 Aalborg East.

• Thursday 17 September 2026, 18.15 - 20.00
• Thursday 24 September 2026, 18.15 - 20.00
• Thursday 1 October 2026, 18.15 - 20.00
• Saturday 3rd October 2026, 09.00 - 15.00
• Sunday 4th October 2026, 09.00-15.00
• Thursday 22nd October 2026, 18.15 - 20.00
• Thursday 29th October 2026, 18.15 - 20.00
• Thursday 5th November 2026, 18.15 - 20.00
• Thursday 12th November 2026, 18.15 - 20.00
• Thursday 19th November 2026, 18.15 - 20.00.

Location

Room 3.115 Kroghstræde 3, 9220 Aalborg Øst

It is NOT possible to participate online.

The weekend course will take place at AUB, Kroghstræde 3.

Application

Please apply no later than th September by filling in the application form below (first come – first served). 

50 students will be admitted for each of the two courses on the basis of their German competencies.

Further information
Please see our FAQ for answers to frequently asked questions.

Participants are given a certificate as documentation of completion of the course
No participation fee - the course is funded by Aalborg University
Not ECTS rewarding.
Apply here.

Deadline: 4th September.