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)
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German courses
- 04.10.2021 – 21.01.2022 (Registration starts: 21.09.2021)
- 07.03.2022 – 15.06.2022 (Registration starts: 11.02.2022)
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 2021/2022: EUR 1015
1 teaching unit = 45 minutes
The course schedule is available as of the first day of registration.
- 11.10.2021 – 20.12.2021 (Registration starts: 21.09.2021)
- 17.01.2022 – 18.03.2022 (Registration starts: 14.12.2021)
- 28.03.2022 – 15.06.2022 (Registration starts: 10.03.2022)
Duration: 9 weeks
Intensity: 2 options
- 6 units per week (54 units per course)
2x/week, 3 units/day: Mon+Wed or Tue+Thu
Course times: mornings, afternoons or evenings
Tuition fees 2021/2022: EUR 400
- 12 units per week (108 units per course)
5x/week, 2.4 units/day: Mon–Fri
Course times: mornings
Tuition fees 2021/2022: EUR 710
1 teaching unit = 45 minutes
The course schedule is available as of the first day of registration.
- 07.02. – 25.02.2022 (Registration starts: 07.01.2022)
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 2022: EUR 450
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 2021: EUR 400
1 teaching unit = 45 minutes
The course schedule is available as of the first day of registration.
July and August:
- 05.07.2022 – 29.07.2022
- 02.08.2022 – 26.08.2022
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)
The courses start on Tuesday of the first week.
Course fees: 2022: will be announced soon
Course + single room 2022: will be announced soon
September:
- 31.08.2021 – 17.09.2021
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)
The course starts on Tuesday of the first week.
Course fees 2021: EUR 505
Course + single room 2021: EUR 1035
- Winter semester: 28.09.2021 – 28.01.2022
- Summer semester: 01.03.2022 – 24.06.2022
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 2021/22: EUR 1,260 (including costs for additional material)
Foreign Language Courses
Winter semester 2021/2022
- 04.10.2021 – 31.01.2022 (Registration: 16.08.2021 – 21.09.2021)
Summer semester 2022
- 07.03.2022 – 30.06.2022 (Registration: 17.01.2022 – 23.02.2022)
Duration: 13 weeks, 39 units per course
Intensity: 1x/week, 3 units
Course times: 18:00–20:30
1 teaching unit = 45 minutes
If necessary, the courses will be held in distance learning for the duration of the precautionary measures regarding COVID-19 ordered by the Federal Government of the Republic of Austria.
Winter semester 2021/2022
- 04.10.2021 – 25.11.2021 (registration: 16.08. – 21.09.2021)
- 01.12.2021 – 31.01.2022 (registration: 16.08. – 23.11.2021)
Summer semester 2022
- 07.03.2022 – 28.04.2022 (registration: 17.01. – 23.02.2022)
- 04.05.2022 – 30.06.2022 (registration: 17.01. – 26.04.2022)
Duration: 6,5 weeks, 39 units per course
Intensity: 2x/week, 3 units per day (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday)
Course times: 6:00–8:30 pm
If necessary, the courses are held in distance learning for the duration of the precautionary measures regarding COVID-19 ordered by the Federal Government of the Republic of Austria.
- 06.07. – 23.07.2021
- 05.07. – 05.08.2021
- 09.08. – 26.08.2021
- 06.09. – 23.09.2021 (Registration extended until 31.08.2021)
- 07.02. – 24.02.2022 (registration: 13.12.2021 – 25.01.2022)
Duration: 3 weeks, 39 units per week
Intensity: 4x/week, Monday- Thursday
Teaching units per day: 4 (Mon), 3 (Tue, Wed, Thu)
Course times: evenings
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.
Further Information
Individual Instruction online
Customized. Flexible. Versatile.
With the one-to-one language training, we offer a customized language-training program tailored to your personal goals.
Your private language instructor will guide you live through the face-to-face lesson.
We offer online private instruction in German and 34 other languages. If you are interested, please save this form on your device and send the completed form as an attachment to sprachenzentrum@univie.ac.at (Subject: Inquiry individual instruction).
Your benefits
Online private instruction offers you a maximum of flexibility and individuality, regarding the course content, location and timing.
We are happy to tailor a course program based on your current language proficiency.
You can decide whether you would like to improve general language skills or focus on specific topics and/or skills.
We have collected some ideas for you:
- Online coaching: help with and training of specific sills on all levels; specific training for advanced speakers (C1/C2)
- Training in various areas of written communication
- Presentation and argumentation skills
- Conversation
- Pronunciation
- Preparation for job interviews, help with motivation letters and CVs
- Exam preparation (e.g. ÖSD-German exams)
- Specific purposes: Academic Skills, Digital Media, Marketing, Business, Diplomacy and many more
Tuition Fees
Package:
10 units for 650 EUR
20 units for 1200 EUR
(inkl. placement and trial lesson)
Single price per unit:
1 unit: 75 EUR
1 unit = 45 minutes
Technical requirements
Stable internet connection (10 MBit/s Download, 5 MBit/s Upload, check your connection here: https://www.speedtest.net),
microphone + speakers / headphones and a webcam.
Nowadays, computers usually come with a camera, microphone and speakers.
You can certainly also use a smartphone or tablet in order to join our lessons.
For courses focusing on writing skills, we recommend using a device with a keyboard.
Textbooks and confirmation of attendance
Custom-tailored course materials will be supplied by your instructor.
You can certainly choose to work with a textbook. The cost for the book(s) are not included in the course price.
You will receive a confirmation of attendance at the end of the course.