Front Office
Here you will find our contact details, office hours and further information.
Aktuelles aus dem ZFA
Um- und Nachmeldephase SoSe 23 abgeschlossen
24.04.2023 (Organisation)
Die Um- und Nachmeldephase für die in der Vorlesungszeit angebotenen Sprachkurse des Bereiches Fremdsprachen im SoSe 23 ist nun abgeschlossen. Ab voraussichtlich Juni 2023 finden Sie die Informationen für das WiSe 23/24 auf unseren Seiten.
Das Sprachcafé sucht freiwilige Helfer:innen
15.03.2023 (Organisation)
Dieses Semester wird in Präsenz miteinander gesprochen. Interesse? Einfach hier klicken!

The University Language Centre (ZFA)
The University Language Centre (ZFA) is the central access point for all students and members of the RUB who wish to learn a new language or improve their existing skills. We also offer professional guidance regarding the use of foreign languages in an academic or professional context.
Currently, RUB students and staff members can join skills-based group courses in 15 different languages. Alternatively, we offer tailor-made individual training sessions.
We offer:
- An integrated course structure which complies with the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFL).
- Specific Purpose language courses created in close cooperation with the faculties to meet their needs and the needs of their students.
- Practical, skills-based courses in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Spanish and Turkish.
- An extensive guidance and coaching programme, specifically geared towards individual and self-directed learning.
- Special tailor-made courses for RUB staff members, in cooperation with the university’s Professional Development Office, the Stabsstelle IFB.
- Regular exchange programmes in cooperation with overseas partners, especially in the field of tandem learning.
- A testing centre for standardised internationally recognised language examinations such as IELTS, DELE, CNaVT, DELF/DALF, SWEDEX and Tisus. We are also accredited for university specific certification systems such as UNIcert®.
- Professional guidance for faculties, facilities and project groups across the RUB on issues related to specific training for special target groups.
Summer Semester 2023
Course duration
17.04.2023.-14.07.2023
Whitsun holidays (lecture-free period) from 30.05.2023 to 02.06.2023
You can find our list of courses for the summer semester 2023 here: Online-VVZ
Online consultation Link to chat here
Placement test
Dates and further information can be found here.
Registration deadline
The registration period for the courses running during the lecture period is closed. Registration for the English compact courses for participants from the project 'University without Borders' and for students of economics, as well as for the group tandem courses in Russian and Spanish are still possible via eCampus. Please note the respective registration deadlines, requirements and other information on the individual offers.
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Examination dates
You will find an overview of the exam dates as well as important information on the exam modalities and formats in the section Course Completion Exams.ungen.
