General studies

The Studium generale is the responsibility of the Vice President for Studies and Teaching.

The Studium generale comprises lectures of general interest. Participation is free of charge.

The language coursesare free of charge for all students, members and affiliates of the university.

Registration is not required.

A certificate of attendanceis issued after successful participation.

General lectures

The lectures are held both by professors from Clausthal University of Technology and by external lecturers.

The courses currently offered include

  • Environmental policy
  • Philosophy in the 20th century
  • Project management
  • Occupational safety
  • Industrial design

As the range of courses is constantly being expanded, please refer to the course catalog for detailed information.

Postal address

Clausthal University of Technology
International Center
General Studies Department
Graupenstraße 11
38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld

Language offers

We currently offer

Arabic

Brazilian Portuguese

Chinese

German as a foreign language
Preparation for the language exam.
There are courses for beginners as well as for advanced learners.

English courses

  • Technical English
  • English - Preparation for the TOEFL test
  • Practical English
  • English for scientists and engineers

French I

  • French I
  • French II

Italian I

  • Italian I
  • Italian II
  • Conversation and texts

Polish

Russian I

  • Russian I
  • Russian II

Swedish

Spanish I

  • Spanish I
  • Spanish II
  • Spanish III
  • Technical Spanish
  • Spanish Reading and Conversation

Turkish

You can find current information on all language courses in the course catalog.