Essen, in the heart of the Ruhr, was once a centre of coal and steel; today it stands out for culture, with the UNESCO-listed Zollverein colliery complex and plenty of green space. It is also home to major company headquarters and offers affordable living costs.
Ask NGGlobal's advisers about the current language school options in Essen. There is a Goethe-Institut in Düsseldorf, about 30 minutes away by train.
In Essen you can book courses of as little as one week. On an intensive program, one German level usually takes 6-8 weeks. A complete beginner typically needs 6-12 months to reach the B2-C1 level required for university.
The biggest factor in the price is the length of your booking: the weekly fee drops noticeably for bookings of 12 weeks or more. Winter is usually cheaper than the summer months. NGGlobal students can take advantage of the schools' seasonal discounts and offers.
At most language schools courses start every Monday, though complete beginner courses may have set start dates. For long programs that require a visa, we recommend applying at least 3 months ahead. Summer is the busiest period.
Short courses can be taken on a Schengen visa. Programs longer than three months require a German language course visa (national visa), which calls for enrolment in an intensive course of at least 18 hours a week, proof of funds through a blocked account or an obligation letter, and health insurance. Applications in Turkey are made by appointment.
Students who come for a long-term language course on a national visa may work up to 20 hours a week. Cafés, restaurants, retail and logistics are the sectors where students most often find jobs. Those on a Schengen visa cannot work.
Finding a room or flat in Essen is easier and cheaper than in the big cities.
Living costs in Essen are below the German average, and rent is much cheaper despite the city being close to Düsseldorf and Cologne.
Essen's light rail, trams, buses and S-Bahn connect the city to the rest of the Ruhr. The €63 monthly Deutschlandticket is valid across the region.
Essen has a temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers, and rain spread throughout the year.
The nearest airport is Düsseldorf (DUS), with direct flights from many Turkish cities; Essen is about 20-30 minutes away by train.
Because Germany uses daylight saving time, the time difference changes with the season: from late March to late October Essen is 1 hour behind Turkey, and in winter it is 2 hours behind.
You can decide with NGGlobal which school, course and type of accommodation suit you best. We follow the whole process for you, from application to arrival.
The Zollverein colliery complex, Lake Baldeney and the Museum Folkwang are the city's most visited sights.
Yes. At about 30 minutes by train, this is an economical solution many students choose.
No. Schools run beginner courses, and a placement test on your first day puts you in the right class.
On a national language course visa you can work up to 20 hours a week; working is not possible on a Schengen visa.
We recommend applying 4-6 weeks ahead for short courses and at least 3 months ahead for long programs that require a visa.
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