The RWTH Aachen University offers 20 places for refugees interested in studying at the university in a preparatory language course (VBK I) in attendance format.
Course period: expected from October 12, 2026, to January 29, 2027
Class times:
Monday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: This is an in-person course. The course takes place at the Language Center of RWTH Aachen University.
Target group: Applicants should meet the following requirements:
Recognized refugee status in Germany or persons currently in the asylum process,
Possession of a university entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung) allowing you to study at a German university,
Proof of current German language skills at a completed B1 level.
With regular attendance and corresponding learning progress, participants have the opportunity to continue the course at B2/C1 level in the summer semester 2025.
Application process: Applications must be submitted completely as a PDF file by July 26, 2026, to flucht@rwth-aachen.de.
Application documents (only as PDF files; other formats will not be accepted):
The completed application form
Documents proving your eligibility to study at a German university (copies of school certificates or academic transcripts in the original language and in German or English translation)
Letter of motivation: Please explain in one page why you are applying for the language course.
Proof of identity (passport or passport substitute)
Copy of both sides of your residence permit, including a copy of your current address in Germany
Proof of your current German language skills at a completed B1 level
