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 Administrative Department of Organizational and Professional Development.
• 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 2025

Course duration
14.04.2025 - 19.07.2025
Whitsun holidays (lecture-free period) from 10.06.2025 to 14.06.2025

Please note: Due to the Easter weekend, Friday courses will not start until 25 April 2025.

You can find our list of courses for the winter semester 2024/25 here

How to register

Online consultation Link to chat here

Placement test
ADDITIONAL EXAMINATION DATE FOR ENGLISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN, NETHERLANDS, PORTUGUESE, SWEDISH AND SPANISH: Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 09:00-16:00

Dates and further information can be found here.

Registration deadline
The registration deadline has expired. RUB students have been informed by the system via eCampus. Students from other universities (including UA Ruhr students) will receive an acceptance or rejection by e-mail on Friday, 11.04.2025.

For the courses 257045 Spanish (A2/B1 - B2) - Preparation for a stay abroad and 251294 English ONLY for students of economics: Advanced English (B2 / C1 - C1) Group B (blended-learning) kompakt, RUB students can still register via eCampus.

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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 End-of-course Exams.

Please note that the individual parts of the listening comprehension, oral examination and written production (including reading comprehension) are spread over several dates in most languages.