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Courses offered

1) Which language courses can I attend and when?Hide

Normally, courses at all levels from A1-C1 are offered in the winter and summer semesters. You can find the courses on Cmlife by entering the course number in the search box:

A1 - Spanisch Grundkurs 1 (4 SWS): SS510
A2 - Spanisch Grundkurs 2 (4 SWS): SS520
B1 - Spanisch Grundkurs 3 (4 SWS): SS530
B2 - Spanisch Grundkurse 4a und 4b (4 SWS each): SS540
C1 - Spanisch Spezialisierungskurs 1 Allgemein (2 SWS): SS560
C1 - Spanisch Spezialisierungskurs 2 Allgemein (2 SWS): SS576
C1 - Spanisch Spezialisierungskurs 1 Wirtschaft (2 SWS): SS570
C1 - Spanisch Spezialisierungskurs 2 Wirtschaft (2 SWS): SS58

Please note that the courses can only take place if the minimum number of participants is reached

2) What influence does my previous knowledge have on the choice of my courses?Hide

If you have had previous instruction in a language or knowledge of a language that is very similar, you may be able to start a course at a higher level. A placement test is mandatory in this case. You will find further information about this under "Placement".

3) Can I participate in the courses as a member of staff or guest student?Hide

Generally, yes. You will find more information here.

Placement Test 'Einstufungstest' (please read carefully)

4) Do I need a placement test?Hide

If you have previous knowledge of a language, you must take a placement test.
If you have already taken a course at UBT or a placement test at UBT, you do not need a placement test.

5) How do I register for the placement tests?Hide

Registration is via CMlife. Enter SPT01 or Placement test in the search field.

6) When do I register for the placement tests and when do they take place?Hide

Registration: You can register for the placement tests from 7 until April 23.
Realisation: The placement tests usually take place in the first week of lectures.

7) Can I be exempted from the placement test on the basis of certificates?Hide

Language certificates will only be recognized if they are not older than two years.
Please submit your language proof via this form by the end of the 2nd week of the semester.
After you have uploaded your proof, it will be checked by our language officers. If your prior knowledge is confirmed by the language officer, the Language Center secretariat will remove you from the corresponding courses on CampusOnline so that you can register for the next higher course. This can take up to two working days.

Accepted, without an additional oral test:

The following certificates are accepted: DELF, UNIcert, DELE

Accepted, but only in conjunction with an oral test:

Language certificates (not UNIcert) issued by other colleges and universities
Language certificates awarded by the Virtual University of Bavaria (vhb)
Abiturzeugnis

Not accepted:

Language certificates from a community college (e.g. VHS) or private language schools are not accepted. Please take a placement test.

Course registration (compulsory)

8) Do I have to register for a language course? And if so, where?Hide

Where: Registration takes place via CMlife. Enter the title or the course code in the search field. Signing up to the companion e-learning site does not count as valid registration for the course.
When: You can register for the language courses from April 14 until May 4 at 11.59 pm. Please note the different registration deadlines depending on the language/language type.

9) I don't have an enrolment number yet, can I still register for a language course or a placement test?Hide

If you do not yet have a matriculation number, this means that your enrolment is probably not yet complete. Please contact the Student Administration Office (Studierendenkanzlei) about this. Only then can you register for our language courses.

10) Will I definitely get a place on the course?Hide

No. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. If the course is fully booked and you only receive a place on the waiting list (WL), you will move up the line if/when a student with a firm place (FP) deregisters. Students who are only on the waiting list may NOT attend the course.

11) I can't find my desired course on CMlife, what's wrong?Hide

If you cannot find a course on CMlife, it usually means that this course is not required for your degree program.
If you can see a course on CMlife but cannot register, it may mean that do not have the required language level (taken the placement test) or attended the previous course in the program.

12) Do I have to deregister if I cannot attend a course I have registered for?Hide

Deregistration is only possible during the registration period (i.e. until the end of the second week of the semester). Students can only move up from the waiting list during this period. Once registration closes, it is not possible to deregister from a course. If you drop out of a course, "X-5,0" will be entered as your result in CMlife.

13) Can I attend a language course without taking the final exam?Hide

Technically, you can take a course without taking the exam. However, by doing so, you may be depriving another student of a place in the course and thus the opportunity to earn credits for the successful completion of their degree. If you do not take the exam, you will not be able to take the follow-up course. In addition, you will receive no credit and ''X-5,0'' will be entered as your result in CMlife.

Course attendance and course completion (examination)

14) Is there an attendance requirement?Hide

Yes, attendance is compulsory in all language courses. You will find further information here.

15) Can I also attend the language course online?Hide

No. Unfortunately, online participation is not possible.

16) What happens if I drop out of the course?Hide

If you do not complete a course, ''X-5,0" will be entered as your course result in CMlife. You will not receive credits or a language certificate for courses you do not complete.

17) Do I have to register for the language course exam?Hide

No. When you register for the course, you are automatically registered for the exam final exam.

18) How many ECTS or credit points do I get for a language course?Hide

You will receive 2 ECTS for courses with one session per week and 4 ECTS for courses with two sessions per week. This may vary slightly from the number of credit points (LP) awarded for the course in your degree program. The examinations' office (Prüfungsamt) will be able to help you with any questions about this. The Language Centre cannot provide this information.

19) Can I get an official certificate at the end of a language course?Hide

Yes, on request at the Secretary's Office (Sekretariat): GW I, 0.04; Monday - Thursday 9:00-11:00

20) What certificates can I be awarded in addition to confirmation that I completed the course?Hide

In addition to the final exam, you can take the UNIcert® exam after completing a specific sequence of courses. You can find more information here.

21) I did not pass the course. Can I repeat the exam or do I have to repeat the course?Hide

Who can take a repeat exam? If the listening, reading (grammar), writing and speaking skills are graded equally (20-25% each) in a final exam, all skills must be passed. If only one skill is not passed, this skill can be repeated. However, if more than one skill is failed, the exam must be retaken in its entirety.
When does the repeat exam take place? To find out the exact date, please contact the team coordinator (see below).
Do I have to attend the course again? No, you do not have to attend the course again. You can take part in the repeat exam straight away.
How or with whom do I register? Complete this document and submit it directly to the team coordinator (see email below). Your application will then be processed as quickly as possible.

22) I was ill on the day of the final exam. Can I take the exam later?Hide

If you are ill on the day of the exam, you can apply to take a make-up exam (Nachholklausur). This will usually take place as soon as you are well again (medical certificate). Please fill out this form and upload it together with your medical certificate here.

23) I have an exam in my degree subject at the same time as the final exam in my language course. What should I do?Hide

If you have an exam in one of your degree subjects at exactly the same time as the final exam in your language course, please inform your instructor about this immediately, i.e. as soon as you are aware of the clash. Fill out this form and upload it, together with full and documented details of the overlap here.

This language is taught by:

Our Spanish team (coordinated by María José Ruiz Frutos)

Information on all lecturers and office hours can be found here.