German for Researchers
Are you working at a research institution? Do you want to speak with your German colleagues without always switching to English? Let's start a new chapter, but this time in German. Together, we will find the right course for you.
You can learn more about registering for our German training sessions below.
1. Free Consultation & Level Check
The helpdesk will take place on:
March 26th, 10:30 - 12:00 am at Café Max (Max Planck Guesthouse)
April 9th, 12:00 - 13:00 pm at Apoteka Coffee and Plants (Friedrich-Miescher-Str. 4)
For an online consultation please contact Mareike Preusch: mareikepreusch@vivat-lingua.de or Marie-Sophie Kasten: mariekasten@vivat-lingua.de
They look forward to meeting you!
2. Registration (after consultation)
After coming to our information and consulting days, you need to register for the course. Please click on the course you wish to take and fill out the enrolment form.
If you want to pay the course fee by direct debit, please fill out your bank details in the enrolment form. You can also transfer the course fee to our account after receiving the invoice:
Kreissparkasse Tübingen
Account holder: Vivat Lingua
IBAN: DE08 6415 0020 0002 9882 78
SWIFT-BIC: SOLADES1TUB
3. After the course
You'll get a certificate if the course objectives are accomplished. If not, a written test is required at the end. You also need an attendance of at least 80% (absence is excused in case of conferences, presentations, experiments).
Your institute might refund the cost when showing your certificate. Please contact your secretaries or administration regarding this matter.
German classes in detail |
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German for Researchers A1.1 — REGISTRATION *online platform, materials, and certificate Registration deadline: 20.04.2026 |
This course is for beginners with little or no prior knowledge of German. We will intensively learn the basics of German grammar and vocabulary for everyday situations. Listening to and speaking German are an important part of the course. This course progresses quickly and is aimed at people who are used to learning independently. In particular, the course is for academic stuff at the Max Planck Institutes, the university, and research institutions in Cyber Valley. |
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German for Researchers A1.1 — REGISTRATION *online platform, materials, and certificate Registration deadline: 20.04.2026 | ||
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This course is for beginners with little or no prior knowledge of German. We will intensively learn the basics of German grammar and vocabulary for everyday situations. Listening to and speaking German are an important part of the course. This course progresses quickly and is aimed at people who are used to learning independently. In particular, the course is for academic stuff at the Max Planck Institutes, the university, and research institutions in Cyber Valley. |
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German for Researchers A1.2 — REGISTRATION *online platform, materials, and certificate Registration deadline: 20.04.2026 |
This course is for learners with little knowledge of German. We intensively deepen basic knowledge of German grammar and vocabulary for everyday situations and leisure activities. Listening comprehension and speaking are an important part of the course. This course progresses quickly and is aimed at people who are used to learning independently. In particular, the course is for academic staff at the Max Planck Institutes, the university, and research institutions in Cyber Valley. |
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German for Researchers A1.2 — REGISTRATION *online platform, materials, and certificate Registration deadline: 20.04.2026 | ||
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This course is for learners with little knowledge of German. We intensively deepen basic knowledge of German grammar and vocabulary for everyday situations and leisure activities. Listening comprehension and speaking are an important part of the course. This course progresses quickly and is aimed at people who are used to learning independently. In particular, the course is for academic staff at the Max Planck Institutes, the university, and research institutions in Cyber Valley. |
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German for Researchers A2.1 — REGISTRATION *online platform, materials, and certificate Registration deadline: 20.04.2026 |
Can you already hold a simple conversation in German? This course is for participants with a basic knowledge of German grammar and everyday vocabulary. We will deepen your knowledge of German grammar and talk about work and leisure, wishes and plans. This course progresses quickly and is aimed at people who have completed level A1. The course is particularly suitable for academic stuff at the Max Planck Institutes, the university, and research institutions in Cyber Valley. |
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German for Researchers A2.1 — REGISTRATION *online platform, materials, and certificate Registration deadline: 20.04.2026 | ||
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Can you already hold a simple conversation in German? This course is for participants with a basic knowledge of German grammar and everyday vocabulary. We will deepen your knowledge of German grammar and talk about work and leisure, wishes and plans. This course progresses quickly and is aimed at people who have completed level A1. The course is particularly suitable for academic stuff at the Max Planck Institutes, the university, and research institutions in Cyber Valley. |
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German for Researchers A2.2 — REGISTRATION *online platform, materials, and certificate Registration deadline: 20.04.2026 |
Can you already hold simple conversations in German? Tell us what you did last week? What your plans are for tomorrow? This course is for participants with a good basic knowledge of German grammar and everyday vocabulary. We will deepen your knowledge of German grammar and expand your vocabulary. This course progresses quickly and is aimed at people who have completed A1 level. The course is particularly for academic staff at the Max Planck Institutes, the University and research institutions in Cyber Valley. |
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German for Researchers A2.2 — REGISTRATION *online platform, materials, and certificate Registration deadline: 20.04.2026 | ||
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Can you already hold simple conversations in German? Tell us what you did last week? What your plans are for tomorrow? This course is for participants with a good basic knowledge of German grammar and everyday vocabulary. We will deepen your knowledge of German grammar and expand your vocabulary. This course progresses quickly and is aimed at people who have completed A1 level. The course is particularly for academic staff at the Max Planck Institutes, the University and research institutions in Cyber Valley. |
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German for Researchers B1.2 – REGISTRATION *online platform, materials, and certificate Registration deadline: 20.04.2026 |
German for advanced learners: You are familiar with the basics of German grammar and can hold a conversation in German relatively well. In this course, we will deepen our grammar and expand our vocabulary; we will provide feedback, suggest alternatives, discuss topics and make suggestions. This course progresses rapidly and is aimed at people who have completed A2 level. In particular, the course is for staff at the Max Planck Institutes, the University and research institutions in Cyber Valley. |
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German for Researchers B1.2 – REGISTRATION *online platform, materials, and certificate Registration deadline: 20.04.2026 | ||
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German for advanced learners: You are familiar with the basics of German grammar and can hold a conversation in German relatively well. In this course, we will deepen our grammar and expand our vocabulary; we will provide feedback, suggest alternatives, discuss topics and make suggestions. This course progresses rapidly and is aimed at people who have completed A2 level. In particular, the course is for staff at the Max Planck Institutes, the University and research institutions in Cyber Valley. |
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German for Researchers B2.2 – REGISTRATION *online platform, materials, and certificate Registration deadline: 20.04.2026 |
You feel confident in German and can hold a conversation with native speakers. In this course, we focus on conversation and independent language use. We discuss graphs, learn forms of reported speech and the nominal style, and talk about feelings. This course progresses rapidly and is aimed at those who have completed the B1 level. In particular, the course is designed for staff at the Max Planck Institutes, the University and research institutions in Cyber Valley. |
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German for Researchers B2.2 – REGISTRATION *online platform, materials, and certificate Registration deadline: 20.04.2026 | ||
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You feel confident in German and can hold a conversation with native speakers. In this course, we focus on conversation and independent language use. We discuss graphs, learn forms of reported speech and the nominal style, and talk about feelings. This course progresses rapidly and is aimed at those who have completed the B1 level. In particular, the course is designed for staff at the Max Planck Institutes, the University and research institutions in Cyber Valley. |
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German for Researchers C1.1 – REGISTRATION *online platform, materials, and certificate
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You have extensive experience with German, can understand complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, and speak about them spontaneously. You are fluent enough to hold regular conversation with native speakers. In this course, we’ll discuss current topics, expand and deepen our vocabulary, and practice the finer points of German grammar. |
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German for Researchers C1.1 – REGISTRATION *online platform, materials, and certificate
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You have extensive experience with German, can understand complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, and speak about them spontaneously. You are fluent enough to hold regular conversation with native speakers. In this course, we’ll discuss current topics, expand and deepen our vocabulary, and practice the finer points of German grammar. |
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B2/C1: For higher levels please contact us or visit our website. |
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Nothing there? Click here for our standard trimester courses: |
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Nothing there? Click here for our standard trimester courses: | ||
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German A1 |
Here you will find German courses for learners without previous knowledge. |
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German A1 | ||
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Here you will find German courses for learners without previous knowledge. |
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German A2 |
Here you will find German courses for learners with previous knowledge. |
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German A2 | ||
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Here you will find German courses for learners with previous knowledge. |
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German B1 |
Here you will find German courses for advanced learners. |
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German B1 | ||
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Here you will find German courses for advanced learners. |
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German B2/C1 |
Here you will find German courses for advanced learners. |
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German B2/C1 | ||
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Here you will find German courses for advanced learners. |
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German Conversation |
Here you will find German courses that focus on conversation on level B1-C1. |
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German Conversation | ||
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Here you will find German courses that focus on conversation on level B1-C1. |
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German Grammar |
Here you will find German courses that focus on German grammar on level A1-C1. |
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German Grammar | ||
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Here you will find German courses that focus on German grammar on level A1-C1. |
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German Writing |
Here you will find German courses that focus on writing on level A2-C1. |
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German Writing | ||
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Here you will find German courses that focus on writing on level A2-C1. |
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German for Work |
Here you will find German courses for work (Business German) on level A2-C1. |
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German for Work | ||
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Here you will find German courses for work (Business German) on level A2-C1. |
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German intensive courses A1-C1 |
Our intensive courses last 6 weeks and take place 4 times a week. |
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German intensive courses A1-C1 | ||
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Our intensive courses last 6 weeks and take place 4 times a week. |
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German medium intensive courses A1-C1 |
Our intensive courses last 6 weeks and take place 3 times a week in the evening. |
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German medium intensive courses A1-C1 | ||
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Our intensive courses last 6 weeks and take place 3 times a week in the evening. |
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Registration form for courses and exams
German for Researchers A1.1 — REGISTRATION
27.04. - 16.07.2026 (20 sessions in 10 weeks)
Monday + Wednesday 8.30 - 10.00 am
Costs: 445,– € (all incl.*)
Lesson units: 40
MPI Tübingen
*online platform, materials, and certificate
Registration deadline: 20.04.2026
Registration form for courses and exams
German for Researchers A1.2 — REGISTRATION
27.04. - 23.07.2026 (20 sessions in 10 weeks)
Monday + Thursday 4.00 - 5.30 pm
Costs: 445,– € (all incl.*)
Lesson units: 40
MPI Tübingen/guesthouse
*online platform, materials, and certificate
Registration deadline: 20.04.2026
Registration form for courses and exams
German for Researchers A2.1 — REGISTRATION
27.04. - 15.07.2026 (20 sessions in 10 weeks)
Monday + Wednesday 5.00 - 6.30 pm
Costs: 445,– € (all incl.*)
Lesson units: 40
MPI Tübingen/guesthouse
*online platform, materials, and certificate
Registration deadline: 20.04.2026
Registration form for courses and exams
German for Researchers A2.2 — REGISTRATION
28.04. - 23.07.2026 (20 sessions in 10 weeks)
Tuesday + Thursday 5.00 - 6.30 pm
Costs: 445,– € (all incl.*)
Lesson units: 40
MPI Tübingen
*online platform, materials, and certificate
Registration deadline: 20.04.2026
Registration form for courses and exams
German for Researchers B1.2 – REGISTRATION
20.04. - 17.07.2026 (20 sessions in 10 weeks)
Monday + Friday 8.30-10.00 am
Costs: 445,– € (all incl.*)
Training units: 40
MPI for Biology
*online platform, materials, and certificate
Registration deadline: 20.04.2026
Registration form for courses and exams
German for Researchers B2.2 – REGISTRATION
28.04. - 11.07.2026 (20 sessions in 10 weeks)
Tuesday + Thursday 9.00 - 10.30 am
Costs: 445,– € (all incl.*)
Training units: 40
MPI for Biology
*online platform, materials, and certificate
Registration deadline: 20.04.2026
Registration form for courses and exams
German for Researchers C1.1 – REGISTRATION
24.04.26 - 10.07.26 (10 sessions)
Friday, 8.30 - 10.00 am
Costs: 225,– € (all incl.*)
Training units: 20
MPI Tübingen
*online platform, materials, and certificate
Registration deadline: 20.04.2026
Request for information
B2/C1: For higher levels please contact us or visit our website.
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