The German B2 course is aimed at international applicants who have been admitted to study at the UdK with previous knowledge at B1 level. If you do not yet have B1 knowledge, please take a B1 course first. The UdK offers one B1 course this summer semester, "Einfach sprechen - Deutsch für den UdK-Alltag".

You can register online through Berlin Career College. There you will also find all current information on costs, course times, etc. Registration for courses starting in August 2026 will be possible from May 2026.

Summer Semester 2026 Programme   

German Language Proficiency Test (B2) for international UdK students (hybrid preparatory course)

Course dates: 17 August – 8 October 2026
Location: Bundesallee 1-12, 10719 Berlin and online 
Registration deadline: 26 July 2026

Study Preparation: German Language Proficiency Certificate B2 Intensive – Online Course

Course dates: 17 August – 8 October 2026
Location: Bundesallee 1-12, 10719 Berlin and online 
Registration deadline: 26 July 2026

Online registration opens on 6 May 2026

Course fee including examination for course participants who are not yet enrolled but have been admitted to the UdK: €540

Course fee for enrolled UdK students: €200

Payment in two instalments is possible.

The course is assessed through a language portfolio that demonstrates the student's language proficiency. The portfolio includes written work, audio or audio-visual assessments and oral assignments completed in class.

Successful completion of the portfolio will prove independent use of the language (B2) in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR). This will be accepted internally by UdK Berlin as proof of language proficiency (“Sprachnachweis”).

Kristin Seebeck

Bárbara Amador Jimenéz

Dr. Corinna Whyment

Course coordinator: Dr Corinna Whyment

Course administration: Barbara Schmarsow

Contact: deutschkurse_ @udk-berlin.de