German as a foreign language (DaF)

"Moin Moin" and welcome to the HAW Kiel, University of Applied Sciences! If you want to learn German or improve on your German skills, we’re here to help!

Information regarding Winter Semester 2026/27:

  • German modules usually begin in calendar week 38/39, or the week beginning 15th September 2026. These class-taught modules take place on campus (we do not offer online courses).
  • Language levels are usually offered in two parts (A1.1, A1.2 ) …
  • Not all levels are offered every semester.
  • There is a minimum registration requirement in order for a course to take place.
  • There is often a waiting list for A1/A2 levels.

Registration:

  • For A1/A2 modules: online via the Module Registration Tool from 01.09 - 15.09.2026
  • For B1/B2 modules: via e-mail to gabriele.braun@haw-kiel.de
  • For C1 modules: via e-mail to victoria.rebensburg@haw-kiel.de 
  • Exchange students (Erasmus…): for all levels in agreement with the contact person responsible in the German Department.

Requirements for module participation/examination:

For all courses from A1.2 onwards you must provide proof of the required knowledge – either through:

  • A certificate confirming the successful completion of a German course with us at HAW Kiel/ZSIK. This must be presented on the first day of class.
  • By taking a placement test with us.

  • You attend classes regularly from the very first day – attendance is mandatory (at least 80%).

  • You purchase the the course materials (course book/workbook) as soon as the course and your participation has been confirmed by us.

Exam Registration:

  • You must register for all examinations by the deadline. The registration period for winter semester 2026/27 is from 06.10. - 19.10.2026 in QIS. Should you be unable to register in QIS, please send an e-mail to pruefungen.zsik@haw-kiel.de
  • Registration requirements: you have fulfilled the mandatory attendance requirement of the course (80%).
  • If you do not wish to sit the exam in the current semester, you must deregister by the deadline, either in QIS or via email to pruefungen.zsik@haw-kiel.de. Failure to do so will result in an autoamtic fail. The deadline for deregistration is 18th December 2026.

For A1/A2/B1/B2 courses please contact: gabriele.braun@haw-kiel.de

For C1 courses please contact: victoria.rebensburg@haw-kiel.de

Should you have any further questions regarding German as a Foreign Language, please contact us!

Click here for an overview of the A1 and A2 German modules offered. Information regarding B1/B2/C1 German modules will follow.

The team:

Victoria Rebensburg • victoria.rebensburg@haw-kiel.de
Gabriele Braun • gabriele.braun@haw-kiel.de


Consultation by appointment only.