English

Welcome to the English Section Website

English is the most widely spoken language in the world, with approximately 360 million native speakers and between 510 million and 1.75 billion second-language speakers. It is the official national language in 39 countries.

The global importance of English is evident in many areas. It serves as a major official language in supranational organizations such as the European Union and the United Nations. English is also the dominant language of the internet, international business, and academic research.

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Registration Deadline

The registration deadline in heiCO ended on April 10, 2026. You can still register by emailing sprachkurs-anmeldung@zsl.uni-heidelberg.de. Please include in your email the language, the level, and—if applicable—the group you would like to register for. To help us process your request more quickly, please also attach proof of payment of the course fee (e.g., a screenshot or photo).

DAAD-PREPARATION COURSE (1 SWS) FOR STUDENTS OF ALL FACULTIES

The Central Language Laboratory offers DAAD preparation courses in which you can learn about the structure and content of a DAAD exam and prepare for the exam. The course consists of four face-to-face sessions.

You can find the fee information in the LSF and the payment information at the bottom of this page.

INTENSIVE COURSES (4 SWS)

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