Extracurricular activities such as visits to German/European companies and institutions are provided by some of our lecturers. The program also cooperates with student initiatives arranging additional organized trips – for example to the Black Forest, Heidelberg, Berlin etc.

Language requirements

Pforzheim University expects that you have reached at least English Level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) proved by TOEFL iBT (minimum score 87) or equivalent tests. German language skills are not mandatory.

All classes are available in the fall and spring semester. If you are interested in learning German you are invited to our intensive beginners course starting three weeks before the beginning of the lecture period in Pforzheim. Furthermore we will offer an additional beginners course within the lecture periods.