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Language courses for a German visa

  1. 1An in-person intensive course with at least 18 teaching units a week. Lessons on weekdays; evening and weekend courses do not count. 20 or more lessons give a margin if the school cancels a day.
  2. 2The school's confirmation of enrolment and payment with the type of course, its length and the lessons per week. The school issues it.
  3. 3Proof of funds for your stay — usually a blocked account (Sperrkonto): currently €992 a month.
  4. 4Health insurance for the whole stay. The exact list of documents is in the leaflet of the embassy or consulate in your country.
Timing to keep in mind
Consulate appointment
4–6 weeks
Opening a blocked account
1–2 weeks
Visa decision
4–8 weeks
In total before the start
2–4 months

Book the consulate appointment first: it can be moved, but not obtained retroactively.

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In short

Only an intensive course qualifies for a German language-course visa: at least 18 teaching units a week, taught on weekdays. Evening and weekend courses do not count. Here are the in-person courses from our catalogue that meet these conditions. The embassy or consulate makes the final decision.

Common mistakes when choosing a course for the visa

These are the most frequent reasons for a refusal. All of them are visible on the course page before you pay.

An online course

It is no basis for a language-course visa — whatever its intensity and price.

Fewer than 18 lessons a week

Below the threshold: cheaper, but no visa is issued for it.

An evening or weekend course

It does not count even with many lessons in total: lessons must be on weekdays.

A course that is too short

According to the embassies' leaflets the course should last from 3 months to a year. Book the length you need from the start.

172 courses · from €145 / week

Only in-person courses with at least 18 lessons a week, for adults

Quick choice: up to €200 a week 6
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Navy stripe = a course at a university, by application

Such courses have no booking and no price per week: a fixed fee per semester or module, an application, often an entrance test. Some enrol you as a student — with a student card and the Semesterticket. What a course gives exactly is on its page.

Sprachschule Aktiv
Sprachschule Aktiv Braunschweig

Fachsprachprüfung preparation — 12 weeks

for doctors prepares for FSP fits a visa StudyInFocus partner
Language
German
Intensity
20 lessons / week
Margin to the threshold
+2 lessons
Accommodation from the school
none
Start
14 January 2027
Per week, a course of 12 weeks
€162
12 weeks for a visa: ≈ €1,950
Book
The school confirms the place
Sprachschule Aktiv
Sprachschule Aktiv Düsseldorf

German for doctors — Fachsprachprüfung preparation

for doctors prepares for FSP fits a visa StudyInFocus partner
Language
German
Intensity
20 lessons / week
Margin to the threshold
+2 lessons
Accommodation from the school
none
When
Mon–Fri 9:00–12:45
Start
on request
Per week, a course of 4 weeks
€175
4 weeks — €699 in total
Book
The school confirms the place
Sprachschule Aktiv
Sprachschule Aktiv Bonn

German for doctors — Fachsprachprüfung preparation

for doctors prepares for FSP fits a visa StudyInFocus partner
Language
German
Intensity
20 lessons / week
Margin to the threshold
+2 lessons
Accommodation from the school
none
When
Mon–Fri 9:00–12:00
Start
on request
Per week, a course of 4 weeks
€175
4 weeks — €699 in total
Book
The school confirms the place
Sprachschule Aktiv
Sprachschule Aktiv Aachen

German for doctors — Fachsprachprüfung preparation

for doctors prepares for FSP fits a visa StudyInFocus partner
Language
German
Intensity
20 lessons / week
Margin to the threshold
+2 lessons
Accommodation from the school
none
When
Mon–Fri 9:00–12:15
Start
on request
Per week, a course of 4 weeks
€175
4 weeks — €699 in total
Book
The school confirms the place
Sprachschule Aktiv
Sprachschule Aktiv Kassel

German for doctors — Fachsprachprüfung preparation

for doctors prepares for FSP fits a visa StudyInFocus partner
Language
German
Intensity
20 lessons / week
Margin to the threshold
+2 lessons
Accommodation from the school
none
When
Mon–Fri 9:00–12:00
Start
on request
Per week, a course of 4 weeks
€175
4 weeks — €699 in total
Book
The school confirms the place
Sprachschule Aktiv
Sprachschule Aktiv Cologne

German for doctors — Fachsprachprüfung preparation

for doctors prepares for FSP fits a visa StudyInFocus partner
Language
German
Intensity
20 lessons / week
Margin to the threshold
+2 lessons
Accommodation from the school
none
When
Mon–Fri 9:00–12:00
Start
on request
Per week, a course of 4 weeks
€175
4 weeks — €699 in total
Book
The school confirms the place
Sprachschule Aktiv
Sprachschule Aktiv Aachen

German for dentists

for dentists prepares for FSP Zahnmedizin fits a visa StudyInFocus partner
Language
German
Intensity
20 lessons / week
Margin to the threshold
+2 lessons
Accommodation from the school
none
Start
on request
Per week, a package of at least 1 week
€199
1 week — €199 in total
Book
The school confirms the place
Sprachschule Aktiv
Sprachschule Aktiv Nuremberg

C1 Medizin — intensive course for doctors

for doctors prepares for telc C1 Medizin fits a visa StudyInFocus partner
Language
German
Intensity
20 lessons / week
Margin to the threshold
+2 lessons
Accommodation from the school
none
When
Mon–Fri 14:30–17:30
Start
on request
Per week, a package of at least 1 week
€250
1 week — €250 in total
Book
The school confirms the place
Sprachschule Aktiv
Sprachschule Aktiv Munich

German for doctors — Fachsprachprüfung preparation

for doctors prepares for FSP fits a visa StudyInFocus partner
Language
German
Intensity
20 lessons / week
Margin to the threshold
+2 lessons
Accommodation from the school
none
When
Mon–Thu 9:00–12:45
Start
on request
Per week, a package of at least 1 week
€296
1 week — €296 in total
Book
The school confirms the place
Sprachschule Aktiv
Sprachschule Aktiv Munich

German for dentists

for dentists prepares for FSP Zahnmedizin fits a visa StudyInFocus partner
Language
German
Intensity
20 lessons / week
Margin to the threshold
+2 lessons
Accommodation from the school
none
Start
on request
Per week, a package of at least 1 week
€296
1 week — €296 in total
Book
The school confirms the place
At a university · by application no booking · entrance test
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Friedrich Schiller University Jena Jena

DSH Preparation Course

at a university application deadline 15.01 student status DSH at the university fits a visa
Language
German
Intensity
20 lessons / week
Margin to the threshold
+2 lessons
Accommodation from the school
on request
Application
until 15.01
Per semester, fixed
€1,450
Apply
Application service €197

Language courses for a German visa

Where these courses take place: how many courses and schools each city has and what a week costs there.

CityCoursesLanguage schoolsPrice per week
Berlin325€200–€3,740
Munich195€200–€1,450
Heidelberg142€205–€885
Hamburg124€145–€1,300
Konstanz121€395–€3,740
Cologne92€330–€1,450
Düsseldorf92—
Nuremberg72—
Frankfurt am Main62€200–€1,300
Braunschweig41—
Leipzig42—
Aachen31—
Bielefeld31—
Karlsruhe31—
Kassel31—
Mannheim31—
Passau31—
Stade31—
Ulm31—
Augsburg21—
Bonn21—
Bremen21—
Essen21—
Ingolstadt21—
Münster21—
Regensburg21—
Stuttgart22—
Giessen11—
Jena11—
Rosenheim11—
Vienna11—

Prices from the schools' current price lists, according to the StudyInFocus catalogue.

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Questions: Language courses for a German visa

Which course qualifies for a language-course visa?
An intensive German course taught on weekdays — at least 18 teaching units of 45 minutes a week. Evening courses, weekend courses and integration courses do not qualify. The basis is section 16f of the German Residence Act (AufenthG) and the leaflets of the German missions.
What else do I need for the visa?
The school's confirmation of enrolment and payment — with the type of course, its length and the lessons per week — proof of funds for your stay and health insurance. The exact list is set by the embassy or consulate in your country: check its leaflet.
How long does the visa take?
The visa usually needs the consent of the foreigners' authority in Germany, so it takes longer: 6 to 12 weeks according to the leaflets of different embassies. Book the course and apply well in advance.
How much money do I need in the blocked account?
Currently €992 a month for the whole length of the course. Germany sets the amount and changes it about once a year; opening the account takes 1–2 weeks.
Does a language-course visa allow me to study at university?
No. The visa under section 16f is for a language course only. Studying at university needs another residence permit: it is a separate step after the exam.
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