Online Registration Procedure

Registration and allocation of course places

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  1. Information
    • Please read the course information that can be found on the webpage of the relevant language. Please note: the letter after the name of a course e.g. Italian 1b denotes a parallel course (at the same level). It is not necessary to begin with the "a" course.
    • English courses have specific entry requirements e.g. a placement test (see here).
    • English, French, Portuguese, Spanish and Italian Intensive courses are offered in the lecture-free period. 
    • KIT students can take part in one free course per semester. All other participants, including KIT students taking additional courses, must pay.
  2. Registration Priority for Students Planning to Study Abroad
    • From 13th March 2024 to 3rd April 2024, 12:00 PM, eligible participants preparing for a stay abroad, with corresponding evidence (e.g. a letter from their institute), can be given priority registration in courses. The same applies to students in the EUKLID program (current proof of matriculation required), Ethics (Latin only, current proof of matriculation required), and Art History (Italian, current proof of matriculation required). Documentation should be sent via email to info∂spz.kit.edu. Students who have applied for a semester abroad through IStO/INTL do NOT need to provide proof as IStO sends us a list. After eligibility verification and provided the maximum course capacity has not yet been reached), a token/weblink will be sent to you, enabling online registration for ONE free course. Those liable for fees should pay by bank transfer BEFORE the course begins.
  3. Main Registration
    • Online registration will be possible from April 8th at 9 am and April 9th 2024 at 3 pm and can be accessed via our website. Registration is open to students and staff at all Karlsruhe universities.
    • You can apply for a maximum of 2 courses. Course places will be randomly assigned on April 10th 2024. After course places have been allocated, automatic emails will be sent during the day. Please do not call during this period.
      If you want to cancel your registration for a course, you can do so yourself via the link in your registration/confirmation email.
      If you have any questions, please contact the respective departments (English, French, Spanish) or the secretary for all other languages.
    • Any participants who have to pay for a course place should use bank transfer. KIT students who are told by the registration system that they must pay because their status as a student has not yet been confirmed should clarify their status (e.g. by showing a temporary student identification) with the Language Center secretary (Room 313, Bldg. 50.20) or at the relevant department office (English / French / Spanish). Please do not transfer any money if this is the case. The same applies to anyone entitled to a reduction (e.g. BAFöG). Please bring evidence of entitlement.
    • Course participants who do not attend the first class (without giving prior notice) will lose their place to a person on the waiting list.
    • Online registration is necessary for all courses.
    • Registration continues for any remaining course places on April 10th at 4pm. 
  4. Payment
    • KIT students only need to pay for a second (or more) language course that they take in the same semester. All other participants must pay.
    • When? After registering for a course, you will receive an email (time-delayed) with information about payment. Please include all of the information requested in the automatic mail.
      (Deutsche Bundesbank Filiale Karlsruhe, IBAN: DE 5766 0000 0000 6600 1508  BIC: MARK DE F1660  Please include the following information:  XD02003911901  + course name)
    • Any supporting documents which entitle participants to pay for courses at the reduced rate (50%) should be presented at one of the offices.
  5. Attendance
    • Courses begin in the second week of the semester (from April 22nd 2024). Please see the website for exceptions.
    • If a course does not have enough participants, (beginners' courses: 10, advanced courses: 7) the course will normally have to be cancelled. Any course fees paid will be refunded upon presentation of a receipt.