GO-Konstanz
German Intensive Language Course with Orientation Programme - Four weeks that help making the start in Konstanz easier
By starting off the semester with GO-Konstanz, it was a smooth transition into the courses. The International Office at the University of Konstanz was excellent and provided a wide range of events and activities for us. The excursions offered were of great value and created the opportunity to get to know fellow international students as well as learn about culture.
What does GO-Konstanz offer?
Intensive four-week German course
Experienced language lecturers teach approximately 15 students per class at the following levels: Elementary, intermediate and advanced levels (A1-C1).
The C2 language level cannot be offered.
Orientation programme
Within the framework of the programme, all formalities that are important for studying and a stay in Konstanz are jointly discussed and organized: from opening a bank account, the membership of a health insurance fund, enrollment at the university to registration with the city and application for a residence permit for Non-EU students.
In addition, we offer introductions to German academic culture and support you in organizing your studies. Exchange students can inform themselves about the courses offered by the faculties during the "exchange days".
You get to know the campus with its central services such as library, communication, information and media centre, language institute and academic sports services. Also, you can discover the city of Konstanz and the surrounding area with us on excursions.
Dates
In March 2023, GO-Konstanz will take place from 3 - 31 March.
In September 2023, GO-Konstanz will take place from 5 - 29 September.
Meet and greet
On the evenings of the recommended arrival days, all orientation participants and their family, flatmates, “buddies” and friends are invited to join a relaxed evening out to get to know each other.
When?
1.3.2023 - Welcome Stammtisch #1, from 20.00 (8 p.m.)
2.3.2023 - Welcome Stammtisch #2, from 20.00 (8 p.m.)
Where? Constanzer Wirtshaus 2nd floor (upstairs), Spanierstr. 3, 78467 Konstanz
How? All buses will bring you to the biggest bus stop "Sternenplatz"
FAQ for GO-Konstanz
Who can participate?
International exchange students, freemovers and degree-seeking students (Bachelor, Master), doctoral students of the University of Konstanz and exchange students of the PH Thurgau.
German Language Course
The German courses are only taught in German (also the beginners' courses).
The orientation programme is offered in German and English.
There will be an obligatory written placement test, according to which the participants will be divided into different classes.
In principle, there is no entitlement to participation in a specific class or language level (e.g. B2/1, etc.).
From the second day of the course, German lessons take place from Monday to Friday morning from 9.00 am to 10.30 am and 11.00 am to 12.30 pm.
Timing of the Orientation
The orientation programme generally takes place in the afternoon after the language courses from 13.30 hrs (until 17.00 hrs max.).
ECTS
Up to 6 ECTS can be acquired.
Prerequisites are regular active participation, homework and tests.
6 ECTS (absences up to 6 teaching units of 45min)
4 ECTS (absences of 7-12 teaching units of 45 minutes each - only with medical certificate)
0 ECTS (absenteeism with more than 12 lessons of 45 minutes each)
At the end of the course, all participants of the course receive a grade for their performance in the German course according to the German grading system.
Course Fee
350 Euro (exchange students, freemovers, BA/MA students, PH Thurgau),
450 Euro (PhD students, visiting scientists).
Please pay only by bank transfer after receipt of the registration confirmation.
Please use the given purpose (in the registration confirmation), so that your payment can be assigned!
Certificate, Transcript of Records
At the end of the course, all participants of the course receive a grade and credits for the German lessons.
At the end of the study stay, either a certificate will be issued or the GO-Konstanz courses will be included in the Transcript of Records.