German as a Foreign and Second Language Application Deadlines

German as a Foreign and Second Language Study Programs in Germany: Application Deadlines (2026/27)

German as a Foreign and Second Language: Deadlines

German as a Foreign and Second Language: Deadlines

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Germany provides an exceptional environment for studying German as a Foreign and Second Language, offering students insights into one of the world's most sophisticated language teaching traditions. At German universities, you'll explore innovative pedagogical approaches while studying in a country that has developed cutting-edge methodologies for teaching German to non-native speakers. The program combines theoretical linguistics with practical teaching experience, allowing students to work with learners from diverse backgrounds while learning from experts who actively shape language teaching methodology.

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German as a Foreign and Second Language Application Deadlines for Summer Semester 2027

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for German as a Foreign and Second Language study programs for the Summer Semester 2027.

German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
Admission-restricted courses Admission-free courses Still open for application
Master28 February15 April100% of Master programs
Bachelor15 January15 May67% of Bachelor programs
State ExaminationNo courses15 January100% of State Examination programs
Master
Admission-restricted courses
28 February
Admission-free courses
15 April
100% still open for application
Bachelor
Admission-restricted courses
15 January
Admission-free courses
15 May
67% still open for application
State Examination
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
15 January
100% still open for application
Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

German as a Foreign and Second Language Application Deadlines for Winter Semester 2026/2027

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for German as a Foreign and Second Language study programs for the Winter Semester 2026/2027.

German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
Admission-restricted courses Admission-free courses Still open for application
Master15 June31 May67% of Master programs
Bachelor15 July15 July88% of Bachelor programs
State ExaminationNo courses15 July100% of State Examination programs
Master
Admission-restricted courses
15 June
Admission-free courses
31 May
67% still open for application
Bachelor
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
88% still open for application
State Examination
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
15 July
100% still open for application
Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

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