Universität Rostock - International Affairs - Incoming - Degree Students - Language proficiency

Language requirements
Degree studies at the University of Rostock require language skills on a level that enables students to follow lectures and to accomplish all tasks related to their studies quite independently. These skills have to be proven already upon application and enrolment. Normally, such proof is provided by a DSH ("Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang ausländischer Studienbewerber"), TestDaF or an equivalent test certificate. Further information on recognised language certificates are available at the Student's Office (Studentensekretariat).

Preparatory German language courses
Preparatory intensive German language courses for all language levels up to TestDaF are offered to all applicants of Rostock University by the association Study in Germany, Rostock e.V. (www.study-in-germany-info.de).

These courses are not only open to prospective students but also to doctoral studentsand scientists who wish to improve their German language skills in an intensive course prior to their stay at Rostock University. Registration and related information is provided by the International Office, Foreign students' section:

• Petra Schmidtke
  Email: petra.schmidtke(at)uni-rostock.de or auslaenderstudium(at)uni-rostock.de
  Tel.: +49 381 498 1211
  Fax: +49 381 498 1210
  Office: Kröpeliner Str. 29, Room 304

Accompanying German language courses

During your studies, you get the opportunity to improve your language skills. The language centre of the University of Rostock offers German language courses as well as other language courses on various levels, alongside your studies, i.e. in addition to your main studies, during the term.

Please consider that these accompanying German language courses are only offered  to exchange students and other enrolled students. They are not suitable and permitted for applicants. 

• Language Centre