To complete the PEESE Program both English and German are required.

However, it is possible to start the program only with knowledge of English.
At the end of the first semester you must pass the TestDaF for German language. After that you can continue the program in both languages.

If you do not speak German, the following procedure is applied:

• Students are supposed to reach level A1 by September of the year they intend to begin the studies
• Level A2 you can achieve during intensive German language course starts at the beginning of September before the first semester. This course is offered by Modern Language Center (ZEMS) at TU Berlin. Registration can be done from May to July on the web-site
• Level TestDaF must be reached within the special technical German language classes offered for PEESE students.