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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 generally have 20 German course units (UE) of 45 minutes each per week:

  • From Monday to Friday, 4 course units per day, including a 15-minute break.
  • One online day per week is only provided at levels EV and FG; there is no entitlement to an online day.

Our possible course times are:

  • 08:00 to 11:15 (including a 15-minute break)
  • 11:45 to 15:00 (including a 15-minute break)
  • 15:30 to 18:45 (including a 15-minute break)

Course period – Winter Semester 2026/27:

23 September 2026 to 29 January 2027

No classes on:

  • 26 October 2026 (National Day)
  • 7 December 2026 (bridge day)
  • 8 December 2026 (Immaculate Conception)
  • 24 December 2026 – 6 January 2027 (institutional closure)

Course locations:

  • Lemböckgasse 49, 1230 Vienna
  • Our course location has direct access to the subway.

Please arrive on time for your course!

Detailed information about the room, course time, and course materials will be sent to you by email during the week before the course starts.

Binding Guidelines

  • Please take note of our guidelines for participating in the course.


Course Books for the Winter Semester 2026/27

Please click on your level!


  • Akademie Deutsch A1+, Intensivlehrwerk mit Audios online (ISBN 978-3-19-101650-0)
  • Akademie Deutsch A1+, Zusatzmaterial mit Audios online (ISBN 978-3-19-111650-7)
  • Deutsche Grammatik mal vier, Übungsgrammatik A1-B1 (ISBN 978-3-12-674202-3)
  • Akademie Deutsch A2+, Intensivlehrwerk mit Audios online (ISBN 978-3-19-121650-4)
  • Akademie Deutsch A2+, Zusatzmaterial mit Audios online (ISBN 978-3-19-131650-1)
  • Deutsche Grammatik mal vier, Übungsgrammatik A1-B1 (ISBN 978-3-12-674202-3)
  • Akademie Deutsch B1+, Intensivlehrwerk mit Audios online (ISBN 978-3-19-141650-8)
  • Akademie Deutsch B1+, Zusatzmaterial mit Audios online (ISBN 978-3-19-151650-5)
  • Deutsche Grammatik mal vier, Übungsgrammatik A1-B1 (ISBN 978-3-12-674202-3) as well as Deutsche Grammatik mal vier, Übungsgrammatik B1+ - C1 (ISBN 978-3-12-674201-6)
  • Akademie Deutsch B2+, Intensivlehrwerk mit Audios online (ISBN 978-3-19-161650-2)
  • Akademie Deutsch B2+, Zusatzmaterial mit Audios online (ISBN 978-3-19-171650-9)
  • Deutsche Grammatik mal vier, Übungsgrammatik B1+ - C1 (ISBN 978-3-12-674201-6)
  • Akademie Deutsch B2+, Intensivlehrwerk mit Audios online (ISBN 978-3-19-161650-2)
  • Akademie Deutsch B2+, Zusatzmaterial mit Audios online (ISBN 978-3-19-171650-9)
  • Deutsche Grammatik mal vier, Übungsgrammatik B1+ - C1 (ISBN 978-3-12-674201-6)

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.

Additionally, you also need to register via the VWU student portal: https://portal.vwu.at/

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.


discover the campus


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.