Leipzig, Saxony's largest city, has a rich musical tradition linked to composers such as Bach and Mendelssohn and a lively alternative culture scene. Growing fast and affordable to live in, it has become a favourite with students in recent years.
Ask NGGlobal's advisers about the current language school options in Leipzig. There is a Goethe-Institut in Dresden, about an hour away by train.
In Leipzig 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 in Leipzig is easier and cheaper than in the big western cities.
With low rents and affordable daily expenses, Leipzig is one of the most affordable big cities in Germany. Cafés, concerts and cultural events suit a student budget.
Leipzig's LVB runs an extensive tram network, and S-Bahn lines reach every part of the city. The €63 monthly Deutschlandticket is valid on all local public transport.
Leipzig has a continental climate with cold winters and warm, dry summers. The lakes around the city are popular meeting spots in summer.
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) may have direct flights from Turkey, and the S-Bahn reaches the city centre in about 15 minutes. Coming by train via Berlin is also a practical option.
Because Germany uses daylight saving time, the time difference changes with the season: from late March to late October Leipzig 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. In terms of rent and daily costs, Leipzig is one of Germany's most affordable big cities.
Yes. ICE trains reach Berlin in about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Yes. Schools offer homestay, residence and student house options, and NGGlobal arranges your accommodation together with your enrolment.
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.
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