Although you will not be asked to prove your German language knowledge as part of your application to a German university (unless your course is taught in German), we would suggest taking lessons if you can.
Even if your course is being taught in English, it will be very helpful to have a basic understanding of the German language when you’re out and about in your city, talking to German people.
We would recommend that students start to learn German 6 months before moving to gain a good understanding of the language - it will make it much easier to settle into a new country if you’re able to talk to the people you meet!
If you come to study with us at CBS, we also integrate German language classes into our study programmes to continue your learning. German as a foreign language is offered as an obligatory course for Non-native German speakers and is integrated into every semester, to help you master a new language while pursuing a degree programme.
Check out some tips to help you learn German faster