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our german courses for the vwu

Do you want to study in Vienna? Then you need good German skills!

ZIB Training offers German courses for the "Vorstudienlehrgang der Wiener Universitäten (VWU)". Our courses prepare you for university life and for the VWU exams. Our trainers support you both in learning and in settling into life in Vienna.

Our VWU German courses are divided into five levels. Your level depends on your previous knowledge.

Before the course starts, you take a placement test so we can find the class that’s just right for you.

Kursniveaus


  • AN – Anfänger_innen (Beginners):
    You have little or no knowledge of German. In this course, you will learn the basics.
  • AV – Geringe Vorkenntnisse (Elementary):
    You already know the most important rules. You can understand short everyday texts and take part in simple daily conversations.
  • EV – Erweiterte Vorkenntnisse (Intermediate):
    You can join conversations, tell stories, describe things, and share your opinion. You are also able to understand short authentic texts in context.
  • FG – Fortgeschrittene (Upper Intermediate):
    You already read well and can speak in a way that lets you explain more complex ideas. You can also give your opinion on different topics and support it with arguments.
  • WF – Weit Fortgeschrittene (Advanced):
    Your German skills are strong in all areas. You can handle almost every situation in everyday life and study without problems. You understand spoken German very well, read a wide variety of texts, and can already use the basics of academic writing.

courses

You will usually have 20 lessons (45 minutes each) per week:

  • Monday to Friday, 4 lessons every day, including a 30-minute break.
  • One day per week is online.


Winter Semester 2025/26

  • 22 September.2025 - 28 January .2026


Possible Course Times:

  • 08:00 bis 11:15 Kurs (including 15 minute break)
  • 11:45 bis 15:00 Kurs  (including 15 minute break)
  • 15:30 bis 18:45 Kurs (including 15 minute break)


Holidays (no classes):

  • 08 December 2025 (public holiday)
  • 22 December 2025 - 06 January 2026 (Christmas & New Year break)


Course Location:

  • Gudrunstraße 11, 1100 Wien


Please be on time for your course!

In the week before your course begins, we’ll email you all the details — course location, room, time, and learning materials.


Important Course Rules
Please take a moment to read the rules for your course participation.


requirements

To join a VWU German course at ZIB Training, you need to bring a few important documents.

You must already be admitted to a university in Vienna – without this admission, you cannot take the course.


You need:

Admission letter from a university in vienna (e.g. Universität Wien, TU Wien)

"Besuch eines VWU-Deutschkurses" noted on your admission letter

valid passport or Id card

placement test (for example at zib training)

learning platform

All our students use the learning platform Moodle.

Here you’ll find information materials, online exercises, learning games, messages from your teacher – and much more!

You can also connect and exchange ideas with your classmates on Moodle.


You’ll receive your Moodle login details during your course.

ZIB Campus


We welcome you to a modern campus atmosphere: our rooms are spacious, bright, and designed to make you feel comfortable.


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getting around


All classrooms are easy to reach by stairs, ramp, or elevator.

A professional guidance system helps every new student find their course quickly.


Smoking Policy:

All training rooms at ZIB Training are smoke-free.

A designated smoking area is available outside the building.

how to get here


by public transport

  • Metro  U1: Station Rennbahnweg
  • Exit Austerlitzgasse
  • About 400 meter walking distance OR take bus 25A from Rennbahnweg to Puchgasse


by car

  • Intersection Wagramer Straße / Lieblgasse
  • Landmark: Lidl Supermarkt
  • Please note: No parking available on site. For free street parking, you need a residents' parking permit ("Parkpickerl") for the 22nd district.