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 2019-2020 (pdf)
German Courses Summer 2020 July-September 2020 (pdf)
German courses
- Summer semester 2020: 02.03.2020 - 19.06.2020
(At the moment, the courses are taking place in the form of distant learning. All registered participants are going to receive further instructions via e-mail.)
- Winter semester 2020/21: 07.10.2020 - 21.01.2021 (registration starts: 22.09.2020)
Summer semester 2020:
Duration: 13 weeks
Intensity: 5x/week, Monday - Friday
Teaching units/day: 3
Teaching units/week: 15 (total: 195 units per course)
Course times: early or late afternoons
Tuition fees: € 915
Winter semester 2020-2021:
Duration: 12 weeks
Intensity: 5x/week, Monday - Friday
Teaching units/day: 3
Teaching units/week: 15 (total: 180 units per course)
Course times: early or late afternoons
Tuition fees: € 940
1 teaching unit = 45 minutes
The course schedule is available as of the first day of registration.
23.03.2020 - 10.06.2020 (registration starts: 13.03.2020)
New: 20.04.2020 - 26.06.2020
Due to the current protective restrictions, we offer two course options: Complete online courses (e-trimester) and courses with transition to offline teaching (trimester)
(e)Trimester Courses
- 12.10.2020 - 15.12.2020 (registration starts: 21.09.2020)
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: € 380
- 12 units per week (108 units per course)
5x/week, 2.4 units/day: Mon-Fri
Course times: mornings
Tuition fees: € 650
1 teaching unit = 45 minutes
The course schedule is available as of the first day of registration.
- 08. - 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: € 405
1 teaching unit = 45 minutes
The schedule is available on the first day of registration.
- 13.07.2020 - 10.09.2020 (Registration starts: 04.05.2020)
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.
Tuition fees: € 390
1 teaching unit = 45 minutes
The course schedule is available as of the first day of registration.
- 06.07.2020 - 31.07.2020 (registration starts: 14.02.2020)
- 03.08.2020 - 28.08.2020 (registration starts: 14.02.2020)
- 31.08.2020 - 18.09.2020 (registration starts: 14.02.2020)
July and August:
Duration: 4 weeks, 57 teaching units
Intensity: 5x/week, 3 units/day
Course time: Monday - Friday, 9.15 a.m. - 12 p.m.
1 teaching unit = 45 minutes
Tuition fees:
Course: € 505
Course + single room: € 1.085
Course + twin room: € 1.010 (per person)
September:
Duration: 3 weeks, 56 teaching units
Intensity: 5x/week, 4 units/day
Course time: Monday - Friday, 9.15 a.m. - 1 p.m.
1 teaching unit = 45 minutes
Tuition fees:
Course: € 495
Course + single room: € 995
Course + twin room: € 925 (per person)
- Summer semester: 02.03.2020 - 26.06.2020
- Winter semester: 01.10.2020 - 29.01.2021
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 2019/20: EUR 1,230 (course fee EUR 1,204 + EUR 26 for copying costs)
Private Instruction
We are happy to transmit a customized offer for flexible private instruction.
Foreign Language Courses
Summer semester 2020
- 09.03.2020 - 30.06.2020
The courses are taking place in the form of distance learning as long as the governmental measurements regarding COVID-19 are in place.
Winter semester 2020-2021
- 05.10.2020 - 30.01.2021 (Registration: 10.08.2020 - 22.09.2020)
Summer semester 2020
- 09.03.2020 - 30.04.2020
The courses are taking place in the form of distance learning as long as the governmental measurements regarding COVID-19 are in place.
- 06.05.2020 - 30.06.2020 (Registration until 28.04.2020)
The courses are going to be shifted to a virtual classroom environment for the time being if the current measurements concerning COVID-19 have to be maintained.
Winter semester 2020-2021
- 05.10.2020 - 26.11.2020 (Registration: 10.08.2020 - 22.09.2020)
- 30.11.2020 - 01.02.2021 (Registration: 10.08.2020 - 17.11.2020)
- 06.07. - 06.08.2020 (Registration: 11.05. - 23.06.2020)
- 06.07. - 23.07.2020 (Registration: 11.05. - 23.06.2020)
- 07.09. - 24.09.2020 (Registration: 11.05. - 25.08.2020)
Private Instruction
We are happy to transmit a customized offer for flexible private 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 A2 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.
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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). The registration deadline for ÖSD examinations is 4 weeks prior to the examination date. Registration can only be carried out directly at the Office [Sekretariat] of the Language Center (Office hours).
Further Information
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Language Competency Examinations
The offer addresses all individuals who require a language competency certificate for Erasmus, or other purposes.
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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.
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Cambrige English Exams & IELTS
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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