German Courses in Hamburg

Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany and well known for its many sights, such as the harbor and the Elbphilharmonie. Our institute is located in the Esplanadebau, a historic Art Deco office building in the city center. From here you are only a few steps from the Alster River and the Jungfernstieg promenade.

 

2009

Founding of
the institute

100

max. number
of students

6

classrooms on
the EBC-Campus

650

international
participants per year

Learn German in Hamburg

General German Courses
Group Tuition

General German Courses

Lessons per week: 20, 24, 28
Course duration: 1 - 52 weeks
Course lveles: A1 - C2
Class size: max. 15
Minimum age: 17

University Pathway Germany
Study in Germany

University Pathway Germany

Lessons per week: 20, 24, 28
Course duration: 1 - 52 weeks
Course lveles: A1 - C2
Class size: max. 15
Minimum age: 17

Exam Preparation Courses
telc | TestDaF | Goethe-Zertfikat

Exam Preparation Courses

Lessons per week: 20, 26, 30
Course duration: 4 weeks
Course levels: B1 - C2
Class size: max. 15
Minimum age: 17

German for Professionals
Individual or Group Instruction

German for Professionals

Lessons per week: at least 20
Course duration: at least 1 week
Course levels: A2 - C2
Class size: 1 - 15
Minimum age: 18

Special German Courses
Additional options

Special German Courses

Lessons per week: from 20
Course duration: 2 - 6 weeks
Course levels: A2 - C2
Class size: max. 15
Minimum Age: 18

Online German Courses
Learn German on the internet

Online German Courses

Lessons per week: 20, 24, 28
Course duration: from 1 week
Course lveles: A1 - C2
Class size: max. 15
Minimum age: 17

telc Examination Center in Hamburg

did deutsch-institut Hamburg is an official examination center for the telc German examinations. You can currently take the following exams with us:

telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule telc Deutsch B2 Exam telc Deutsch B1 Exam

Accommodations

Host Family
Private Accommodations

Host Family

Experience the local culture when you choose to live with a host family. You will share a bathroom with the host and can add meals, if desired.

Student Residence
Comfortable Student Living

Student Residence

Our student residence offers temporarily comfortable living. All rooms are fully furnished with private bath, kitchenette and free wifi.

Youth Hotel
Affordable Hotels

Youth Hotel

Our Hamburg institute can be reached in less than 20 minutes by subway. All rooms have private baths. Full breakfast and free wifi are included.

Culture and Leisure Program
Discover Hamburg

Culture and Leisure Program

In and around Hamburg there are so many sights to see. With our culture and leisure offerings you will have the opportunity, together with other did participants, to get to know the country. Free city walking tours, museum visits and full-day excursions are only a few of the many options offered.

Study & Work in Germany
Can I work during my German Course?

Study & Work in Germany

Enhance your German skills while earning money! At did deutsch-institut you can seamlessly combine your language course with a part-time job. With a language course visa, university preparatory German course or student visa, you’ll unlock new career opportunities: learn German, gain valuable work experience, and boost your financial independence.

German Language School Hamburg

"Only in Germany can you try to understand and learn the German language yourself." - Read Ekaterina's comments and other reviews about did deutsch-institut Hamburg.

Ekaterina, Russia

did deutsch-institut Hamburg
Esplanade 6
20354 Hamburg

Facilities

  • bright and spacious classrooms
  • free wifi, Internet café
  • Study center with state of the art learning materials
  • Cafeteria with snack and drink vending machines
  • large roof terrace (2150 square feet)
  • on the EBC (Euro Business College) campus
  • German students on the campus
  • wheelchair accessible
  • central location near the Jungfernstieg promenade

Nationality Mix

1. Switzerland 12 %6. Russia 7 %
2. Italy 8 %7. USA 6 %
3. Turkey 8 %8. France 5 %
4. China 7 %9. Poland 4 %
5. Brazil 7 %Other: 36 %

Prices and Dates

General German Courses

Course Prices1week 2weeks 4weeks --weeks
Standard Course--
Intensive Course--
Premium Course--

Additional Costs:

  • Registration Fee: 50 €
  • High season supplement (30.06. - 15.08.2025): 35 € per week (applies to less than 9 week bookings only)
  • Teaching materials: ca. 25 € per month
  • Culture and Leisure Program: approx. 15 € - 25 € per week for transportation costs and entry fees
  • Liability, accident and health insurance: 12 € per week (not obligatory)

Starting Dates

Participants with prior German language experience may begin their courses on Mondays.
Start Dates for Beginners 2024:
08.01., 05.02., 04.03., 08.04., 06.05., 03.06., 01.07., 05.08., 02.09., 07.10., 04.11., 02.12.
Start Dates for Beginners 2025:
06.01., 03.02., 03.03., 07.04., 05.05., 02.06., 07.07., 04.08., 01.09., 06.10., 03.11., 01.12.

Additional Courses and Programs

telc Preparation Courses and Exams

Course (4 weeks/20 lessons)400 €
Combination Course Standard1200 €
Combination Course Intensiv1400 €
Teaching Materials25 €
telc Exam B1 or B2 *190 €
telc Exam C1, C1 Hochschule or C2 *225 €
* Discount for course participants-25 €
Course and Exam Dates telc

TestDaF Preparation Courses and Exams

Course (4 weeks/40 lessons)500 €
TestDaF Exam fees215 €
Course and Exam DatesTestDaF

  • Course price in combination with at least 2-week Standard, Intensive or Premium course: 400 €
  • Course price if booking and paying individually at the Institute (also without booking an additional group course): 400 €
  • Course booking does not include exam registration and does not guarantee an exam spot

Goethe Certificate B2 / C1 Preparation Courses and Exams

Course (3 weeks/18 lessons)400 €
Combination Course Standard1000 €
Combination Course Intensiv1150 €
Teaching Materials25 €
Course and Exam Dates Goethe

 

University Placement

Only in combination with the booking of a Standard, Intensive or Premium course of at least 8 weeks:

8 - 15 weeks900 €
16 - 23 weeks800 €
more than 23 weeks700 €

 

Individual Tuition

1 lesson x 45 minutes65 €
10 lessons x 45 minutes650 €
20 lessons x 45 minutes1300 €

 

German for Professionals

Business German 20 lessons1300 €
Business German +5 lessons+ 325 €
Business German Plus 90 lessons (9 days)4950 €
Business German Plus 108 lessons (9 days)5940 €
Teacher Training* (2 weeks)750 €
* High season supplement (30.06. - 15.08.2025)70 €

 

Internship Program

Only in combination with the booking of a Standard, Intensive or Premium course of at least 6 weeks: 750 €

 

Accommodation Options

Prices per week per person (from Sunday through Saturday)

Family Accommodations1week 2weeks 3weeks 4weeks --weeks
Single room with breakfast--
Single room with half board--
Double room with breakfast--
Double room with half board--
Single room (no meals)--

  • Double room Come2gether: Only for two participants traveling together
  • High season supplement (29.06. - 16.08.2025): 35 € per week
  • Winter break supplement (22.12. - 04.01.2025): 100 € (one time)
  • Additional night surcharge: 40 € - 60 €
  • One-way transfer to/from airport (HAM) 150 € or main train station: 125 €
Student Residence1week 2weeks 3weeks 4weeks --weeks
Single Room--

  • Service fee (once only) 150 €
  • Security Deposit(refundable): 300 €
  • High Season Suppelement (29.06. - 16.08.2025): 35 per week
  • Additional nights upon request only
  • One-way transfer to/from airport (HAM) 150 € or main train station: 125 €
Youth Hotel1week 2weeks 3weeks 4weeks --weeks
Single room with breakfast--
Double room with breakfast--

  • Double room Come2gether: Only for two participants traveling together
  • Additional night single room: 60 €
  • Additional night double room: 50 € (per person)
  • One-way transfer to/from airport (HAM) 150 € or main train station: 125 €

Enroll in a German course now!

Placement test when course begins

Choice of courses

Certificate upon completion

Choice of accommodation

Activities during the week

Weekend excursions

Free wifi

Student ID Card

Starting at200 €

for 1 week

Our team

Nora Kupfer - School Director

Nora Kupfer is responsible for organization and administration and is your contact for instruction and testing at did deutsch-institut Hamburg.

Oliver Tillack - Student Affairs Administrator

Oliver Tillack takes care of questions and concerns related to your stay in Hamburg.

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