ECTS - Language requirements

Linguistic Requirements - Language Courses

It is recommended that ECTS students have sufficient German language skills before they begin their studies in Chemnitz. When registering at the International Students' Office - AAA - of the Chemnitz University of Technology, the student will be asked to provide proof of his/her German language proficiency. The following certificates are acknowledged:

• the "Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung" (ZOP) of the Goethe Institute
• the "Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom" of the Goethe Institute
• any language proficiency certificate of an equal level (at least senior high school / "A-level") from a recognized (scientific) institution
• the DSH certificate, which is taken at the Chemnitz University of Technology.

To prepare for the DSH examination, students have the possibility to take an intensive 90 days language course before the beginning of each semester. The courses are held in April and October. It is recommended that ECTS students have the necessary German language skills before they come to Chemnitz to be able to pass the DSH, and to follow classes. ECTS students who wish to further their language skills can enrol in a two week intensive course at the end of September, or at the end of March.

The University also offers language classes throughout the semester. For details on tuition etc., please contact:

Dr. Angela Minogue Reichenhainer Str. 39/41; Room 204 phone: (0371)531-4294

Foreign students are also welcome to attend the International Summer Course, held in August. For further information, please contact

Prof. Dr. Ingrid Hudabiunigg Fachgebiet Germanistik / Deutsch als Zweit- und Fremdsprache Thüringer Weg 11, Room 218a phone: (0371)531-4272 / -4247

In addition, a language laboratory and a video laboratory are available for independent study.