Language Center
Welcome to the Language Center of the University if Applied Sciences Kufstein Tirol. We are pleased to introduce you to our wide range of offers to promote multilingualism and intercultural communication.
As a higher education institution, we attach great importance to internationality and emphasize the importance of foreign language skills and intercultural competencies in education. A sound language education not only prepares our students for stays abroad but also strengthens their career opportunities in a globalized world economy in which multilingualism is highly relevant. Our team will be happy to support you in all language and certification matters.
Head of Language Center
Prof. (FH) Yvonne S. Unnold, PhD
Head of Language Center
LANGUAGE Offering
Our students can enjoy a professional education in world languages as part of the bachelor's degree programs and/or as an extra-curricular option.
The full-time bachelor's degree program in International Business & Management includes two language modules (2x12 ECTS) in a total of two languages. All other full-time bachelor's degree programs include one language module (12 ECTS).
The competence levels at the FH Kufstein Tirol are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (GER).
LANGUAGES
- Chinese (A1-A2)
- Spanish (A1-A2)
- German (A1-A2, A2-B1, B1-B2)
- Business French (B1-B2)
- Business Italian (B1-B2)
- Business Spanish (B1-B2)
- Business English for Academic and Professional Purposes (B2-C1 and C1-C2)
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For part-time Bachelor students
In part-time bachelor's degree programs, the curricular offer is limited to Business English for Academic and Professional Purposes (B2 - C1+).
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For international exchange students
We offer courses in Englisch and Austrian culture for our incoming students.
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Additional, extra-curricular language courses
All our students have the opportunity to study further languages by means of an extra-curricular additional offer. Registration in these courses is facilitated via the International Business School (Extracurricular Foreign Language Course Offering).
Language Offerings
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Beginner Modules:
Chinese or Spanish (Level A1-A2)
As Foreign Language 1:
- No prior knowledge of the target language.
- A secure B2-level in English (for German-taught study programs) or in German (for English-taught study programs) is required, as determined by the placement test.As Foreign Language 2
(only for International Business Studies):
Requirements:
- No prior knowledge of the target language and no language module at level A1-A2 as Foreign Language 1.German (Level A1-A2)
As Foreign Language
Requirement:
- No prior knowledge of the target language.
- In English-taught study programs, this module is prioritized for students without secure B2-level German skills. -
Intermediate Modules:
Business Italian, Business French, or Business Spanish (Level B1-B2)
As Foreign Language 1:
Requirements:
- A secure A2-level in the target language.
- A secure B2-level in English (for German-taught study programs) or in German (for English-taught study programs) is required, as determined by the placement test.As Foreign Language 2
(only for International Business Studies):
Requirement:
- A secure A2-level in the target language.German (Level A2-B1) or Business German (Level B1-B2)
As Foreign Language 1
Requirement:
- Prior knowledge at A1- or A2-level in the target language.
- In English-taught study programs, this module is prioritized for students without secure B2-level German skills. -
Advanced Modules:
Business English for Academic and Professional Purposes (Level B2-C1)
As Foreign Language 1
Requirement:
- A secure B1-level in English, as determined by the English placement test, or a recommendation to participate in the Advanced English WorkshopBusiness English for Academic and Professional Purposes (Level C1-C2)
As Foreign Language 1
Requirement:
- A secure B2-level in English, as determined by the English placement test.
Module Selection & Allocation
The selection of language modules for full-time bachelor's programs at the University of Applied Sciences Kufstein Tirol is conducted via a form where students indicate their language preferences and prior knowledge. Based on this information, language modules are assigned.
- In German-taught programs, English is prioritized for students with limited prior knowledge of the language.
- In English-taught programs, German is prioritized for students with limited prior knowledge.
A1-level courses require no prerequisites. For all other levels, appropriate prior knowledge must be confirmed by a corresponding placement test – see links to recommended placement tests at the end of this course page.
CERTIFIED TEST CENTER
The FH Kufstein Tirol is one of the few authorized test centers for language certificates in Austria. The International Business School of the FH Kufstein Tirol offers a range of internationally recognized certificate examinations in the field of language competence.
CERTIFIED LANGUAGE TESTS OFFERED
TOEFL ITP®
Details
The TOEFL-ITP® test is an internationally recognized English language test developed by Educational Testing Service (ETS) in Princeton, USA, to determine the aptitude of non-native speakers of English for a degree program at an English-speaking higher education institution.
Diplomas de español como lengua extranjera (DELE)
Details
The Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE) are official certificates that certify Spanish language proficiency. They are awarded by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education and Vocational Training.
Memberships
