The JKU offers intensive German language courses for exchange students (at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels). The courses take place three weeks prior to the beginning of the semester and are worth 3 ECTS credits.

Please note that participation in the pre-semester course is a prerequisite for attending A1 or A2 German language courses during the semester.

Sign up for an Intensive German language course when completing the JKU's online application!

The courses are FREE of charge for exchange students.

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Exchange students can take German-language courses (6 ECTS credits) at various levels:

• A1.1 (participation in the pre-semester course required)
• A1.2 (participation in the pre-semester course required)
• A2.2 (participation in the pre-semester course required)
• B1 (requires a sufficient number of course participants)

Additonal German language courses (16 ECTS credits per level) are offered at the B1, B2 and C1 levels.

Courses are FREE of charge for exchange students!

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• Summer Semester 2024: Course descriptions, opens a file (PDF)
• Winter Semester 2024/25: Course List, opens a file (PDF)
• Winter Semester 2024/25: Course descriptions, opens a file (PDF)
• Summer Semester 2025: Course List, opens a file (PDF)

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A quick overview is available in the list of courses taught in English, opens a file in a new window (PDF).  

The JKU and the Catholic Private University Linz have a partnership agreement that allows you to take courses at the JKU Linz as part of their International Semester program (offered only during Winter Semester). Please note that the majority of your courses should be at the JKU (minimum 16 ECTS credits). The following courses will be offered during 2ß2372024 Winter Semester:

• The Impact of Religion and Value Systems on European Cultures (3 ECTS credits)
• History of Philosophy: Antiquity and Middle Ages(5 ECTS credits)
• Research Ethics (5 ECTS credits)
• The Shadows of Past (3 ECTS credits)
• The Educational Value of Friendship (2 ECTS credits)
• Bioethics - a Historical and Topical Introduction (5 ECTS credits)
• Introduction to Christianity (3 ECTS credits)

If you are interested in taking one or more of these courses, please list the course(s) on your Erasmus+ learning agreement, or on the preliminary course request form.