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E³UDRES² Language Courses

Discover the languages of the E³UDRES² countries

Want to immerse yourself in different cultures and languages? E³UDRES² offers a wide range of language courses every term, designed to cater to its students and staff, with varying linguistic interests and proficiency levels.

Each course is taught by a member of the E³UDRES² Alliance, offering a deep dive into local culture and language. From Hungarian to Portuguese, these courses are carefully curated to provide a new language learning experience!

All facts at a glance

📍 Course Mode

Online

🙋‍♀️ Open for

Students and staff from all E³UDRES² partner institutions and associated partners, depending on the course

🌟 ECTS/Certificates

Depending on the course, see table below

Course details for Winter Term 2025

While most of the courses are primarily designed for students of all E³UDRES² partner institutions and associated universities, some courses are also open to university staff. The main focus of the language courses is at beginner level (CEFR A1) in order to be accessible to a wide range of people. Courses vary in length, and are free of charge. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate and/or ECTS credits. All courses will be available online, providing flexibility for participants. In addition, some language courses will include a cultural component to enhance the learning experience.

Why you should join a E³UDRES² language course

✅ Boost Career Opportunities: Learning a new language opens doors to job opportunities in international markets, enables you to work with diverse teams, and makes you a more attractive candidate for employers looking for multilingual employees.

✅ Cultural Enrichment: Taking a language course allows you to immerse yourself in the culture, traditions, and history of the regions where the language is spoken.

✅ Life-Long Learning: Studying a new language enhances cognitive abilities, such as problem-solving, multitasking, and memory.

Application

Details of each course, including the application deadlines, will be made available gradually according to the host institution's timetable. Check this website regularly and look out for further announcements on social media. Places on the courses are limited. Please note that completing the application form does not guarantee you a place. Upon receipt of your application, the host institution will confirm or decline your application. Your commitment and attendance for the full duration of the course are expected on enrolment.

Upcoming E³UDRES² Language Courses

Join us for this exciting opportunity to learn about new languages and cultures! Find all the upcoming language courses offered by the E³UDRES² partnering institutions here.

💬 English for University Staff

Course Duration	ECTS	Level	Open for	Prior knowledge needed?	Registration Deadline	Spots available
13 Nov 2025 – 29 Jan 2026	None, participation certificate available	B1	Staff	Yes, A2 level	19 Sept 2025	10

The English language courses will take place every Thursday, 10:00-11:30 (CEST).

Apply here

For further questions, please contact Regina Guseva (Fulda UAS).

💬 Dutch Language and Culture

Course Duration	ECTS	Level	Open for	Prior knowledge needed?	Registration Deadline	Spots available
15 Sep 2025 - 26 Jan 2026 *	None, participation certificate available	A1	Students	No	04 Sep 2025	8-20

*The Dutch language courses will take place every Monday 18:00-20:00 (CEST).

Apply here

For further questions, contact eudres.oss@saxion.nl

💬 Latvian Language and Culture: Beauty from the Words to Identity

Course Duration	ECTS	Level	Open for	Prior knowledge needed?	Registration Deadline	Spots available
29 Sep - 22 Dec 2025*	3	A1	Students & Staff	No	15 Sep 2025	20

* Lectures will be held every Monday 11:00-13:00 (CEST)

Apply here

For further questions contact Katrīne Kūkoja

💬 Portuguese Language and Culture

Course Duration	ECTS	Level	Open for	Prior knowledge needed?	Registration Deadline	Spots available
Sep - Oct 2025	5	A1	Students	No	10 Aug 2025	10

Apply here

For further questions, send us an email here.

💬 Introduction to Finnish Language and Culture

Course Duration	ECTS	Level	Open for	Prior knowledge needed?	Registration Deadline	Spots available
25 Aug - 28 Sep 2025 *	3	A1	Students	No	15 Aug 2025	5 (per group)

*Course times

Participants can choose between two time groups:

Group 1: The course will take place every Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 - 11:00 (CEST)

Apply here**

Group 2: The course will take place every Monday & Wednesday, 11:00 - 13:00 (CEST)

Apply here**

For further questions, send us an email here

**By applying to this course, you agree to the E³UDRES² privacy policy

💬 Albanian Language for Foreigners

Course Duration	ECTS	Level	Open for	Prior knowledge needed?	Registration Deadline	Spots available
06 Oct 2025 - tba*	None, participation certificate available	A1	Students & Staff	No	01 Oct 2025	20 (10 students & 10 staff members)

* Lectures will be held every Monday for students and every Friday for staff, at 16:00-17:00 (CEST)

Apply here

For further questions, send us an email here

💬 Ukrainian Language & Culture (for students)

Course Duration	ECTS	Level	Open for	Prior knowledge needed?	Registration Deadline	Spots available
06 Oct 2025 - tba*	ECTS & participation certificate available	A1	Students	No	01 Oct 2025	10

* Lectures will be held every Monday, at 10:00 (CEST) for a total of 10 lectures.

Apply here

For further questions, send us an email here

💬 Ukrainian Language, Culture and History (for staff)

Course Duration	ECTS	Level	Open for	Prior knowledge needed?	Registration Deadline	Spots available
06 Oct 2025 - tba*	1 ECTS & participation certificate available	A1	Staff	No	01 Oct 2025	15

* Lectures will be held every Tuesday, at 16:00 (CEST) for a total of 10 lectures.

Apply here

For further questions, send us an email here

💬 German Online Language Course for Beginners

Course Duration	ECTS	Level	Open for	Prior knowledge needed?	Registration Deadline	Spots available
08-12 Sept 2025	None, participation certificate available	A1	Students	No	26 Aug 2025	15

Detailed course times

08-11 September 2025: 13:00-14:00 (CEST)

12 September 2025: 08:00-09:00 (CEST)

For further questions, please contact Birgit Zimola (St. Pölten UAS).

Apply here

This initiative is brought to you by the E³UDRES² Capacity Building team and aims to strengthen multilingualism and intercultural understanding within the E³UDRES² Alliance. For general questions or requests, please get in touch with Paula Wolpert (Fulda UAS).