Heidelberg, home to Germany's oldest university (1386), is famous for its castle and romantic old town on the Neckar river. With students making up a large part of its population, it is ideal for learning German in a calm and safe environment.
Some of the language schools NGGlobal offers in Heidelberg:
The Goethe-Institut in Mannheim, about 15 minutes away by train, is another option for students staying in Heidelberg.
In Heidelberg 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.
Demand for student rooms in Heidelberg is high, so the school's own accommodation or a homestay is the easiest option.
Rent in Heidelberg is above the German average despite the city's small size. However, transport costs are low because you can walk or cycle almost everywhere.
Trams and buses serve Heidelberg, while the old town is easy to explore on foot. The €63 monthly Deutschlandticket also covers trains to Mannheim and nearby towns.
Heidelberg lies in one of Germany's mildest regions. Spring comes early and summers are warm, while winters are usually mild.
The nearest major airport is Frankfurt Airport (FRA), with direct flights from many Turkish cities. From there, Heidelberg is about an hour away by train or shuttle bus.
Because Germany uses daylight saving time, the time difference changes with the season: from late March to late October Heidelberg 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.
Yes, Heidelberg has a population of around 160,000, making it a safe, calm and easy-to-explore setting for language students.
With its academic atmosphere and exam preparation courses, Heidelberg is a motivating place for students preparing for TestDaF or DSH.
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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