The University of Erfurt
International Office
March 7 – 24, 2016
Thank you for your interest in the Comprehensive Language and Orientation
Course for Exchange Students (Preparatory Course) offered by the
University of Erfurt. Please read the following information carefully; it will help
you to plan and prepare your stay at Erfurt.
Who is eligible to participate in the preparatory course?
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The Comprehensive Language and Orientation Course has been exclusively
designed to fulfil the needs and expectations of exchange students who fall
into one or more of the following categories:
Students who have already completed one year (Basic Level II) of German
language instruction.
Students who would like to refresh their knowledge of German before the
semester starts. The course is not designed for students who have already
completed a German language course at intermediate level or who are
enrolled in a German Studies programme. Students of German studies in
their first or second year are welcome, too. If you are in doubt if you are
eligible, please contact us.
Students interested in familiarising themselves with the university campus,
the city of Erfurt and its surroundings before the semester starts.
Students who would like to know more about German culture and way of life;
German history, politics and the educational system.
In some cases we may ask you to turn in a language assessment of your
German skills by one of your German teachers.
Course design
The course takes place from Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Three out of four hours per day focus on training basic language skills, and
one hour focuses on the discussion of general topics such as German culture,
history, politics, etc..
The course is designed to train students’ language skills (listening and reading
comprehension, writing, and oral expression). Additionally, a series of
exercises to review the basics of German grammar and to improve students’
vocabulary have been prepared.
You will receive a detailed programme after your arrival.
Arrival days
March 3 – 6, 2016. It is not possible to arrive later or to attend only part of
the course (mandatory attendance).
Upon your arrival, please report to the International Office first. (First floor of
the main administration building, painted in rose colour).
Credit points
The preparatory course is part of the study programme of the University or
Erfurt. For successful participation, 3 credit points (ECTS credits) will be
awarded.
Accommodation
Housing Application has to be done online. Please send us a printout of your
online application together with the other documents for your enrolment.
Specify on your Exchange Student Application Form that you want to rent a
room, i.e. from March 5, 2016 on.
Board
The university’s student cafeteria (Mensa) offers breakfast and lunch during
the week at subsidised rates. On the weekends, the cafeteria is closed. All the
residence halls have cooking facilities.
Fees
The University of Erfurt does not charge exchange students and students in
the preparatory course tuition fees. Free movers will be charged 220 EUR for
participation in the prep course. As a student you are responsible for covering
your living costs (room & board, health insurance, books and transportation).
Students should expect costs and living expenses of about 670 EUR per
month.
Status / Student identification card
At first, students in the preparatory course do not have a University of Erfurt
Student Identification Card. You will receive your Erfurt Student ID after
October 1, or April 1 respectively. Due to this, it is helpful to bring or purchase
an International Student ID (ISIC) in order to benefit from the reduced prices
for regular students (Mensa, theatres, etc.).
Health Insurance
 Participants in the preparatory courses are not automatically insured.
 In order to register at the University of Erfurt exchange students are
required to have adequate health insurance:
 European Union citizens are required to bring their insurance card.
 Non-European Union citizens are required to purchase a local health
insurance which costs approximately Euro 78 per month (for students
under 30) starting on October 1, or April 1 respectively.
Enrollment in the preparatory course
Please send your application form for the preparatory course to the
International Office as soon as possible.
Do not forget to specify your arrival date in your Application Form for the
Student Halls of Residence.
Support / contact
Upon your arrival the International Office will help you deal with the necessary
administrative procedures such as registering with the local Foreigners’
Registration Office and with the university, signing the rent contract, or taking
out health insurance.
If you need further information do not hesitate to contact us at:
International Office
The University of Erfurt
Nordhäuser Str. 63
D-99089 Erfurt
international@uni-erfurt.de
Fax:
++49 361 737 5030
Phone: ++49 361 737 5039
INTERNATIONALES BÜRO
Nordhäuser Straße 63, D-99089 Erfurt
Tel.: +49 361 737 5030
Fax: +49 361
737 5039
Anmeldung / Application
Vorbereitungskurs für Austauschstudenten / Preparatory Course for
Exchange Students: 07. – 24.03.2016
Familienname / Last Name
Vorname / First Name
Geschlecht / Sex
Staatsangehörigkeit / Citizenship
Adresse / Address
E-mail address
Heimathochschule / Home University / College
Fach / Major
Studienjahr
The current year is my
(1st, 2nd, …) year.
Wie viele Jahre hatten Sie Deutschunterricht? For how many years have you been studying
German?
Kenntnisse der deutschen Sprache (bitte ankreuzen)
Knowledge of German (please mark)
sehr gut /
Sprechen/Oral skills
Verstehen / Listening
comprehension
Lesen / Reading skills
Schreiben / Writing skills
very good
gut / good
ausreichend / Eher schlecht /
sufficient
poor
Datum - Date
Unterschrift - Signature