Information on how to apply for a place on the ‘Promote Your Career’ project

Dear international students,


"Promote Your Career" is the key to your career in Germany: a tailor-made, career-oriented language training program that will take you step by step over two years to the desired German level B2 and teach you the most important strategies and soft skills for a successful degree, an effective application and career entry.


Are you aware that without a good knowledge of German and intercultural skills, it is generally not possible to start a career in Germany? We are looking for goal-oriented and motivated international students who are studying in Kassel and are aiming for a Master's degree. The free places are coveted and limited.


Take advantage of this unique opportunity to prepare for communication in the professional world early on during your studies. Shape your professional future together with us. Apply now!


Please have the following documents to hand: Certificate of enrollment, language certificate and motivation notes.



If you do not have a language certificate, please take an online German test at Cornelsen Verlag. Choose the appropriate level: A1, A2, B1, plan about 60 minutes for the test, do not use a dictionary, at the end you will receive the result by e-mail, this is then your proof:

Unfortunately, exchange students and students from partner universities are not eligible to participate.

1. German course for beginners with previous knowledge of German (A1.1 with approx. 100 tuition hours at this level)

Target level: A1.2 aligned with level A1.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

Course contents: This course has been developed for beginners with previous knowledge of the German language and teaches strategies for simple communicative situations in student and daily life. The four skills Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking will be trained. It is mandatory to complete the tasks and exercises on the moodle learning platform.

Course Material: Netzwerk neu A1.2, course and workbook with audios and videos (Klett Verlag), ISBN: 978-3-12-607169-7. The purchase of the course material is mandatory.

Course dates: 30.04.25-25.07.2025, Wednesday 4pm to 7:15pm + Friday, 2pm to 5:15pm (including a 15 minute break), group lessons with teachers.

This course includes two mandatory workshops:

  • Saturday, 10.5.25, 9 am - 12 am (Moodle Introduction via zoom for new students)
  • Saturday, 24.5.25, 10 am - 12.30 pm, Kurt-Wolters 5, room 1016

as well as a guest lecture: the time and place will be announced by the teacher.

Mandatory attendance: 75%

Online Teaching: Please ensure that you have a stable internet connection and a PC/laptop. Please wear either a head set with a microphone or earplugs with a microphone to avoid feedback and background noise. Active participation with audio and video (webcam switched on) is mandatory.

Your registration is binding. For course and exam participation, the examination regulations and the conditions of participation of the Language Center of the University of Kassel apply.

 

2. booked up German course for advanced students with previous knowledge of German (A1 with approx. 200 tuition hours at this level) booked up

Target level A2.1 aligned with level A2.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

Course contents: This course has been developed for advanced students with previous knowledge of the German language and teaches strategies for communicative situations in student and daily life. The four skills Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking will be trained. It is mandatory to complete the tasks and exercises on the moodle learning platform.

Course Material: Netzwerk neu A2.1, course and workbook with audios and videos (Klett Verlag), ISBN 978-3-12-607286-1. The purchase of the course material is mandatory.

Course dates: 28.04.25-23.07.2025, Monday + Wednesday, 4pm to 7:15pm (including a 15 minute break), group lessons with teachers.

Classrooms: Monday - Georg-Forster-Str. 6, Room 2215; Wednesday - Nora-Platiel-Str. 9, Room 0402

This course includes one mandatory workshop:

  • Friday, 27.6.25, 2 pm - 4.30 pm, Kurt-Wolters 5, Room 1011

as well as a guest lecture: the time and place will be announced by the teacher.

Mandatory attendance: 75%

Online Teaching: Please ensure that you have a stable internet connection and a PC/laptop. Please wear either a head set with a microphone or earplugs with a microphone to avoid feedback and background noise. Active participation with audio and video (webcam switched on) is mandatory.

Your registration is binding. For course and exam participation, the examination regulations and the conditions of participation of the Language Center of the University of Kassel apply.

A2.1 course is booked up