ISGS Orientation Course
The tailor-made Orientation Course (O.K. = Orientierungskurs) for international newcomer students is offered by International Affairs RPTU & ISGS (International School for Graduate Studies) as a warm-up to your RPTU studies and as a first introduction to the German Language, Academic Culture & Daily Life at and around RPTU in Kaiserslautern. The Course combines language training with integrative elements especially arranged for the needs of international graduates. OK-participants will benefit from:
- Introduction into German culture & academic system
- Orientation on campus & in Kaiserslautern
- Intensive German language course
- Comunity building & networking
All Orientation Course events o can be found in our Event-Calender!
Main Course Components:
The Language Component:
- Language classes consisting of 180 teaching units
- Provided for different levels of language expertise
- Starting twice a year (August & March) with an intensive block course from 6-8 weeks, they continue with evening classes during lecture time
- Leading to a special exam in German (DSI-Exam)
The Cultural & Social Component:
The language classes are embedded into an attractive social & cultural program consisting of:
- Effective communication prior to arrival
- Individual welcome service upon arrival & individual guidance in the first days • Campus & city tour
- Networking with academic staff, tutors, and other graduates
- Introduction into German academic culture • Excursions in the region & in Germany
- Visits to industries & enterprises
- Social events: hiking, festivities, country evenings, etc
Comprehensive administrative support services, like accomodation, registration in municipality, visa, health insurance, computer account & library issues, rental contracts, telephone issues and other specific & individual needs.
Fast Facts:
Duration: 6- 8 weeks
Start of the Orientation Course:
Winter Semester: Early August
(welcome & administrative services starting from first days of August)
Summer Semester: Early March
(welcome & administrative services starting from first days of March)
Course fee: 800,- € single payment. The fee includes the language course, social & cultural program as well as administrative support services. This amount is set on a non-profi t basis.
Registration: via registration form
Please do not fill in the form before you have an admission of RPTU, as the course in an offer only for enrolled RPTU students!