Language requirements
At the HFR, degree programmes and courses are offered in German and English for:
Students are expected to have a general knowledge of German (level B1) on arrival. Accordingly B1 level is required in English taught courses. Most courses are taught in German.
- German-language degree programmes
C1 (full degree programme) – German - English taught dual-degree M.Sc. of Forest Management and M.Sc. of Environmental Management
Recommendation for acquiring German language skills (schurr@hs-rottenburg.de).
Language requirements for participants in short-term programmes and semester-long hybrid programmes will be communicated separately. Please contact the relevant contact persons for further information.
A good command of spoken and written English is required, although alternative arrangements may be made with the responsible professor.
Further information on German language courses can be found at:
- Universität Tübingen – where available
- Vivat Lingua, Tübingen
- Volkshochschule, Rottenburg
There is no placement test at the HFR to assess students’ German language skills. Please contact the relevant body in your home country, or you will be assessed by the local institutions on your existing language skills, on the basis of which you will be placed in courses. For further information, please contact the HFR’s International Office (InternationalOffice@hs-rottenburg.de).
