GO-Konstanz
The German Intensive Language Course with Orientation Programme for international students for the perfect start to your studies!
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
GO-Konstanz March 2024 will take place from 05. - 28.03.2024.
Course begins: Tue, 5.3.2024 at 9.00 a.m. in room G 300.
Official arrival dates for moving into the Seezeit student residences: Fri, 1.3.2024 and Mon, 4.3.2024.
⚠ Note:
On the weekend Sat, 2.3.2024 and Sun, 3.3.2024 it is NOT possible to move into the Seezeit dormitories!
Meet and greet before the start of the course
Welcome Stammtisch #1
Who? All participants and their family members, flatmates, buddies and friends are invited on the evening of the recommended arrival days to get to know each other for a first get-together.
When? Fri, 1.3.2024 from 20.00
Where? Constanzer Wirtshaus (ground floor in "Weinstube"), Spanierstr. 3, 78467 Konstanz
How? All buses will bring you to the biggest bus stop in town "Sternenplatz" in front of the old Rhein bridge.
Welcome Stammtisch #2
Who? All participants and their family members, flatmates, buddies and friends are invited on the evening of the recommended arrival days to get to know each other for a first get-together.
When? Mon, 4.3.2024 from 20.00
Where? Constanzer Wirtshaus (ground floor in "Weinstube"), Spanierstr. 3, 78467 Konstanz
How? All buses will bring you to the biggest bus stop in town "Sternenplatz" in front of the old Rhein bridge.
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 Intensive German Language Course, which prepares students for their studies, is tailored to the needs of international students at the University of Konstanz. The language of instruction in the intensive language course is German for all levels. Only the orientation program is also offered in English.
By means of a written placement test as well as the evaluation of oral competencies, participants are divided into different groups appropriate to their language level.
In principle, there is no entitlement to participate in classes in a particular group or at a particular language level.
In addition to the teaching of German as a foreign language with a focus on the four skills (listening, reading, writing, speaking), the students' linguistic knowledge and skills will also be improved and deepened by working on and presenting a project in the field of regional studies. The teaching material is based on authentic texts and situations, and it is aimed to have the students create a course portfolio.
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).
Withdrawal from the course is possible until February 15 (for the Summer Semester) and August 15 (for the Winter Semester). After that, the full course fee will be charged in any case.
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!
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, the GO-Konstanz courses will be included in the Transcript of Records.