FAQ

• Yes, if you are new, i.e. you have not yet attended an Italian course at the International Center and already have some knowledge of Italian.
• Yes, if you have participated in an Italian course at the International Center, but the course was more than three semesters ago.
• No, if you have attended an Italtian course in the last two semesters and passed the exam or received proof of participation. In this case you can directly register for a course at your level through mystudy.

The results of the placement test are being archived in the the Self-Access Center (C 5.104).

Yes, Italian courses of the International Center can be credited as facultative additional courses. They can count as additional credit points in your Transcript of Records.

Yes, as long as Italian is not your native language. Please take the placement test, just like every other new student. 

Yes, you can find more information here.

• As a rule, at least B1 is required. However, the selection criteria are varied - your knowledge of Italian plays a central role.
• Please note that you have to apply for an Erasmus program about one year in advance. Talk to the language lecturers as early as possible in order to optimally prepare yourself linguistically for your stay abroad and ensure the desired academic success.

Yes, because

• in the Self-Access Center, you can learn the language on your own and improve your existing knowledge. Of course, you can also learn a new language here as a beginner.
• You also have the opportunity to improve your language skills in an informal setting by participating in a language tandem.

Please send an email to Dr. Valentina Concu: valentina.concu@leuphana.de

The test takes approximately 2 hours and consists of three parts:

• the placement test at the Self-Access Center (C 5.104),
• an essay,
• an oral exam