Center for Languages and Intercultural Communication

International experience and language skills are a major advantage in today’s professional world. At Augsburg University of Applied Sciences, you can learn various foreign languages and expand your international skills while you’re studying. International students also have the opportunity to specifically improve their German language skills for their studies and careers in Germany. The Center for Languages and Intercultural Communication supports you in this with practical language courses.

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Show your German skills: Register now for the TestDaF or onSET exam at THA and take the next step toward studying or building your career in Germany.

TestDaF and OnSet Exams

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Important Information for THA Students

Learning Languages and Communication Skills at THA

The language courses offered by the Center for Languages and Intercultural Communication (ZSI) are a great complement to your degree program. In addition to developing your language skills, you’ll build communication and intercultural skills that can give you an advantage in your studies and future career.

Our language courses include:

As an additional qualification, language skills can help you:

collaborate successfully in multicultural teams,
communicate confidently and professionally,
strengthen your profile for an international career.

Whether you want to learn a new language, improve your existing skills, or prepare for an international experience, you’ll find the right language course at THA.

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German for University and Career

Are you studying at THA and want to improve your German? Our practical German as a Foreign Language courses help you develop the language skills you need for your studies, everyday life and future career in Germany.

You’ll learn more than just German grammar and vocabulary. Our courses help you communicate confidently in academic and professional situations, navigate everyday life in Germany and develop your intercultural skills. This way, you can build the confidence and language skills you need for your future in Germany.

Want to prove your German language skills?

Here you’ll find all the information about the TestDaF exam.

If you have any questions our coordinator for German as a Foreign Language Miriam Riegger will be happy to help.

Course Description and Schedule for German as a Foreign Language (DaF)

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Developing International Skills

International collaboration is part of everyday professional life in many fields. At THA, you can develop the skills you need to communicate confidently and work successfully with people from different cultural backgrounds.

In our courses, you’ll learn how to:

communicate effectively across cultures,
work confidently in international teams,
use your strengths in an international working environment.

These intercultural, communication and social skills can help you in your studies, strengthen your profile and prepare you for working in an international environment.

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