Course Calendar
At the Language Center we provide courses in different categories all year round. According to your personal learning preferences you can choose between Semester, Trimester or Intensive courses. For easy and long-term scheduling please find out at one glance a summary of all our courses in the calendar below. (Holidays)
Course Program 2020-2021 (pdf)
German courses
- 07.10.2020 - 21.01.2021 (Registration starts: 15.09.2020)
- 08.03.2021 - 18.06.2021 (Registration starts: 11.02.2021)
Duration: 12 weeks
Intensity: 5x/week, Monday - Friday
Teaching units/day: 3
Teaching units/week: 15 (total: 180 units per course)
Course times: mornings, early or late afternoons
Tuition fees: EUR 990
1 teaching unit = 45 minutes
The course schedule is available as of the first day of registration.
- 12.10.2020 - 15.12.2020 (Registration starts: 15.09.2020)
- 18.01.2021 - 19.03.2021 (Registration starts: 15.12.2020)
- 12.04.2021 - 18.06.2021 (Registration starts: 23.03.2021)
Duration: 9 weeks
Intensity: 2 options
- 6 units per week (54 units per course)
2x/week, 3 units/day: Mon+Wed or Tue+Thu
3x/week, 2 units/day: Mon+Wed+Fri
Course times: mornings, afternoons or evenings
Tuition fees: EUR 395
- 12 units per week (108 units per course)
5x/week, 2.4 units/day: Mon-Fri
Course times: mornings
Tuition fees:EUR 695
1 teaching unit = 45 minutes
The course schedule is available as of the first day of registration.
- 09. - 26.02.2021 (registration starts: 07.01.2021)
Duration: 3 weeks
Intensity: 5x/week, Monday - Friday
Teaching units/day: 4
Teaching units/week: 20 (total: 56 units per course)
Course times: mornings or afternoons
Tuition fees: EUR 435
1 teaching unit = 45 minutes
The schedule is available on the first day of registration.
- 12.07.2021 - 09.09.2021 (Registration starts: 03.05.2021)
Duration: 9 weeks
Intensity: 2x/week, Mon+Wed or Tue+Thu
Teaching units/day: 3
Teaching units/week: 6 (total: 54 units per course)
Course times: 5.30 - 8.00 p.m. (CEST/UTC+2)
Tuition fees 2020: EUR 390
Tuition fees 2021: will be announced soon
1 teaching unit = 45 minutes
The course schedule is available as of the first day of registration.
- 05.07.2021 - 30.07.2021
- 02.08.2021 - 27.08.2021
- 30.08.2021 - 17.09.2021
July and August:
Duration: 4 weeks, 57 teaching units
Intensity: 5x/week, 3 units/day
1 teaching unit = 45 minutes
Course time: Monday - Friday, 9.15 a.m. - 12 p.m. (CEST/UTC+2)
Tuition fees:
Course 2020: EUR 395 (instead of 505)
Course 2021: will be announced soon
Course + single room 2020: EUR 975 (instead of 1,085)
Course + single room 2021: will be announced soon
Course + twinbed room 2020: EUR 900 (instead of 1,010)
Course + twinbed room 2021: will be announced soon
September:
Duration: 3 weeks, 56 teaching units
Intensity: 5x/week, 4 units/day
1 teaching unit = 45 minutes
Course time: Monday - Friday, 9.15 a.m. - 1 p.m. (CEST/UTC+2)
Tuition fees:
Course 2020: EUR 385 (instead of 495)
Course 2021: will be announced soon
Course + single room 2020: EUR 885 (instead of 995)
Course + single room 2021: will be announced soon
Course + twinbed room 2020: EUR 815 (instead of 1,010)
Course + twinbed room 2021: will be announced soon
- Winter semester: 01.10.2020 - 29.01.2021
- Summer semester: 01.03.2021 - 25.06.2021
VWU-German courses are only open to non-degree programme students ("außerordentliche" or "a.o" Studierende). To register, a valid admission ("Zulassungsbescheid") from one of the Viennese scientific universities has to be presented.
Tuition fee in the academic year 2020/21: EUR 1,250 (copies included)
Individual Instruction
We are happy to transmit a customized offer for flexible individual instruction.
Foreign Language Courses
Winter semester 2020-2021
- 05.10.2020 - 30.01.2021
Summer semester 2021
- 08.03.2020 - 30.06.2021 (Registration: 11.01.2021 - 23.02.2021)
Winter semester 2020/21
- 05.10.2020 - 26.11.2020
- 30.11.2020 - 01.02.2021
The courses are taking place in the form of distance learning as long as the governmental measurements regarding COVID-19 are in place.
Summer semester 2021
- 08.03. - 29.04.2021 (Registration: 11.01. - 23.02.2021)
- 06.05. - 30.06.2021 (Registration: 11.01. - 27.04.2021)
- 06.07. - 23.07.2021 (Registration: 10.05. - 22.06.2021)
- 05.07. - 05.08.2021 (Registration: 10.05.- 22.06.2021)
- 06.09. - 23.09.2021 (Registration: 10.05. - 24.08.2021)
Individual Instruction
We are happy to transmit a customized offer for flexible individual instruction.
Language Exams
In addition to its extensive range of courses, the Language Center of the University of Vienna also offers examinations. Within the framework of German courses, learners can take the ÖSD examination (Austrian Language Certificate ÖSD – Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch – levels A1 to C2).
As part of the foreign language services offered, clients can choose between the following examinations: language competency examinations (e.g. for Erasmus) and the university entrance qualification examination for English.
Additionally, the Language Center offers preparation courses for standard English certificate examinations like CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System). While the Language Center organises these preparation courses, the examinations are conducted at the British Council.
German
ÖSD-EXAMS
Austrian Language Certificate ÖSD [österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch] examinations can be taken at the Language Center four times a year (in November, January, April and July). If necessary, further dates will be offered. Registration for the ÖSD examination can be carried out directly through our website (minimum age: 16).
Foreign Languages
Language Competency Examinations
The offer addresses all individuals who require a language competency certificate for Erasmus, or other purposes.
Language Competency Examinations
University Entrance Qualification Examination for English
The prerequisite for taking this examination is a letter of admission [Zulassungsbescheid] issued by the University of Vienna. The Language Center organises the University Entrance Qualification Examination for English four times a year.
Preparation Courses for English Language Certificate Examinations
The Language Center of the University of Vienna offers preparation courses for a number of internationally recognised, standard English language examinations. These courses are geared to the language requirements of individuals who envisage working or studying in an English-speaking environment.
Participation in these courses does not necessarily entail taking the respective examinations. Whether participants actually sit the respective examination or not, our preparation courses are well-suited in preparation for stays abroad.
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