During the registration period from 20th March 2026 (from 12 noon) to 10th April 2026 (12 noon), students at Leibniz University can register for language courses in the summer semester 2026 via Stud.IP. After the registration deadline, you can only register for courses with remaining places. Please do not register for the final exam of the language course; this is not necessary at the LLC.
Finding the right course
First, choose the right language course and the appropriate level from our list of courses. We cordially invite you to our information day on
Tuesday, 7 April 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the LLC, where you can also get individual advice. There will be a presentation of our services at 10 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
You can take placement tests for German, English and Spanish in Stud.IP; we have also put together placement tests for other languages.
Assessment and Registration
After you have found the right language course for your needs, you must register. Registration for language courses at the LLC is exclusively organised via Stud.IP. That means every student must apply for their desired course via Stud.IP. To do this, log on to StudIP, go to "Course search" at the bottom right, then click on the course catalogue of the current semester, and then go to "Lehrangebote für Studierende aller Fakultäten". There you will find the "Leibniz Language Centre" and its courses. If you already know the course code (e.g. DE105-3), you can enter it directly in the search box at the top right of StudIP and then apply for the course directly.
If you want to apply for a course at A1 (A1.1. or A1.2), please do not take a placement test. However, if you are not an absolute beginner, passing a placement test in Stud.IP at the required level is mandatory for German, English and Spanish. For all other languages, either a certificate of achievement from the immediately preceding course or a passed placement test at the required level (see placement tests for languages other than German, English, Spanish)must be presented at the first session. In case of doubt, the instructor may additionally conduct an oral placement test (please also see our Guidelines). In the event of technical problems, it is possible to take the placement test again in absolutely exceptional cases.
The results of our placement tests are binding; we do not recognise other certificates such as TOEFL or DSH for the registration.
How can I take the placement test in Stud.IP?
How do I register for courses in Stud.IP?
Distribution of places
Registration for semester courses in summer semester 2026 is possible from 20th March 2026 (from 12:00 noon) until 10th April 2026 (12:00 noon). On 10th April 2026 at 12:00 noon there will be a lottery in which spots will be allocated. If courses have vacancies, you may sign up or be put on the wait list until 24th April 2026.
At the start of the registration period, a form for prioritized course registration will be made available here; you can use it if you urgently need to take a language course. However, if more "Preferred course registration" forms are received than there are places available in the course, the order in which the complete forms are received will be decisive. Please send us your completed application for prioritized course registration by e-mail (zertifikat@llc.uni-hannover.de). In addition, we need an e-mail from a staff member of your institute/faculty confirming your application OR a confirmation directly on the form. The completed form and, if applicable, the confirming e-mail of the institute/faculty staff member must be received by us by 8th April at 12:00 noon. Please note: The form for prioritized course registration may only be submitted after you have registered for the course in StudIP.
Information for Guest Students and Students of other Universities in Hannover
Guest students of Leibniz Universität Hannover or students of other Hanoverian universities can register for remaining places from the Monday of the second week of lectures. Guest students should first register at the guest student office within the ZEW (Central Office for Continuing Education) in order to gain access to Stud.IP. Students from other Hanover universities should first contact the respective teacher.The teachers will then contact the LLC secretariat by email so that the students can get access to Stud.IP. Guest students of Leibniz Universität Hannover or students of other Hannover universities may have to take a placement test in order to gain access to the desired course.
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