Scholarship for Summer Language Courses in Germany 2024
(Last updated: Mai 2025)
| Funding |
Funding is provided for course fees over a duration of approximately four weeks; lump sum for travel expenses; accommodation in Germany according to the facilities provided by the organizing institution. Please note: The courses will take place in person in Germany. |
| Application |
No application required. |
| Criteria |
Nomination by the German Language Center following the results of German II and III; if the final grades are equal, by adding the GPA. Only students in the B2 track and at the end of their second study year (enrolled in that semester in German III or IV-B2) are eligible. The nomination will happen approx. in late April/beginning of May. Scholarships are allocated once a year. |
| Selection |
Allocation of scholarships through the International Affairs Department following the nominations by the German Language Center in accordance with the available number of scholarships. One summer course scholarship is awarded each year based on a recommendation by the Deanship of Student Affairs. The location of the summer language course in Germany will be assigned at random by the International Affairs Department. Students cannot choose a preferred city. The available locations for the upcoming summer course are listed below. |
| Duration |
Approximately one month, depending on the length of the course. Courses will be held in August and September 2025. What is included? Placement test and final test (including certificate) , 100 lessons, 20 hours independent online learning, access to the training center with more than 13.000 exercises. All levels covered.
Course 1: 04.08. - 29.08.2025 Course 2 : 01.09. - 26.09.2024
Each course offers two different schedules, they will be announced. Courses take place from Monday till Friday. A placement test will be held online before the course starts. |
| Extension | Due to the nature of this scholarship, no extension is possible. |
| Eligibility |
Only students at the end of the second study year enrolled in that semester in German III or IV- B2 are eligible. German Citizens are excluded and cannot receive funds. |
| Comments |
The International Affairs Department will support you with your visa application. Please note that GJU students cannot skip a language course back at GJU afterwards by attending and passing this summer course. It is meant to improve your German only, but it will not substitute any GJU language courses. |
| Dual Study-Students |
Dual study students have been given the opportunity to take a language course at the IIK Berlin/Düsseldorf for 3-4 weeks during the winter break in 2026. The selection procedure and criteria are the same as those listed above. |
If you have any further questions, please contact: Scholarship.Coordinator@gju.edu.jo
Commitment of the Scholarship holder
The scholarship holder has to sign a declaration of acceptance assuring that he/she will not make use of any funding options provided through other institutions for the duration of the scholarship period. Additionally any changes which might effect the scholarship (like the change of major or the change of the University in Jordan) have to be reported to the International Office immediately. Scholarship holders are expected to act as an example for other students and to represent the vision of their German donor in order to fostering academic and intercultural exchange between Germany and Jordan.
Disclaimer
The Project Office at the University of Applied Sciences Magdeburg-Stendal and the International Office at German-Jordanian University are bound by the requirements and regulations on behalf of the DAAD. Regulations and requirements can change from one funding period to another. The current information provided is exclusively referring to the current funding period. The International Office does not assume any liability for an incorrect presentation of the above mentioned regulations and requirements
Self payer for Summer Language Courses in Germany
(updated last: Mai 2025)
Summer Course in Germany self- payers
If you have not been awarded a scholarship by the German Language Center you have the option of going to Germany for the summer course on your own cost. GJU bears no responsibility for the self-funded process and offers no support.
Please note
- Please note that GJU students cannot skip a language course back at GJU afterwards by attending and passing this summer course. It is meant to improve your German only, but it will not substitute any GJU language courses
- You will have to schedule your visa appointment with VFS global
- You completing a language course during this time is a visa requirement. Do not misuse the visa you are provided with, please take part in the course that you are registered for (you will also be asked to sign a code of conduct in regards to this.)
For any questions regarding this program firstly kindly read the information on the partner university webpage. Further questions can be directed to:
Scholarship.Coordinator@gju.edu.jo