German at UM

12/10/2026

Planning a stay abroad? Erasmus+ offers great opportunities, also for German universities, of course!

An international six-day celebration of the Erasmus+ programme

06/10/2026

Planning ahead? Highly relevant study-unit (semester 2) for second- and third-year students 👏

Keen to get a taste of translation and interpreting?

Register for the study-unit TTI3000: 'Introduction to Translation and Interpreting', which starts in Semester 2. Open to second- and third-year undergraduate students only.

This study-unit partly replaces the former DegreePlus study-unit 'Introduction to Interpreting'.

03/10/2026

Do you have a first degree in languages, literatures and cultures and are still considering various options for work? Why not do a one-month Schumann traineeship at the European Parliament 🇪🇺 Applications for July 2027 are open throughout October.

Ever wondered what it’s like to work at the European Parliament? 🇪🇺

Find out more about Schuman traineeships in the first comment.

26/09/2026

Nice opportunity for a trip to Austria!

23/09/2026

Going to Notte Bianca in Valletta next week? Then plan in a stop at the German-Maltese Circle, have some German food or join one of the activities! By the way, the 3rd of October also marks the 36th Day of German Unity 🙂

11/09/2026

Add a new language to your portfolio!

All students at UM - as well as all staff and the general public - can join our part-time course Certificate in Language Proficiency (from beginners to B1 level). You're still on time to apply 🙂 Register online by 2nd October 2026.

Do you already have some previous knowledge? No problem, you can start from the level suitable for you.

10/09/2026

Discover German online at your own pace!

German gave us words like Wanderlust, a feeling of wanting to travel, explore and discover new places. It captures the spirit of adventure that inspires Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps participants.

As we celebrate German Language Day on 12 September, why not discover the language behind one of travel’s favourite words?

Whether you're taking your first steps or building your confidence, OLS offers German A1 and A2 and B1 and B2 courses you can complete at your own pace.

🎓 Los geht's! (Let's go!)

https://bit.ly/GermanOLSCourseA1

https://bit.ly/GermanOLSCourseA2

https://bit.ly/GermanOLSCourseB1

https://bit.ly/GermanOLSCourseB2

09/09/2026

Don't miss this exciting film festival, including the German film "22 Lengths" based on the topical popular novel "22 Bahnen" by best-selling author Caroline Wahl! In German with English subtitles, free entry, 18th September, 6pm.

🎬 The European Film Festival 2026 is back! 🇪🇺

The sixth edition of the European Film Festival, brought to Malta by EUNIC, takes place from 15–20 September 2026 at Spazju Kreattiv.

Discover 10 contemporary films from 10 European countries, from powerful dramas and documentaries to stories of love, identity, friendship and social change.

✨ Highlights include 🎥 Ciao Ciao, from Malta, followed by a Q&A with the cast and screenwriters

📅 15–20 September 2026
📍 Spazju Kreattiv
🎟️ Admission is free

All films will be screened in their original language with English subtitles.

👉 Tickets are available now : https://artscouncilmalta.gov.mt/en/opportunitie/the-european-film-festival-2026/

The festival is organised by the Malta cluster of EU National Institutes for Culture , with the participation of Arts Council Malta and its European partners.

29/08/2026

🇩🇪 Discover German history and culture!

Join us for this exciting micro-credential unit on German history and culture next semester, starting in October 2026! Whether you are a student at the University of Malta or a member of the general public, you are very welcome to join us on Thursday evenings from 5 to 7 pm. The unit is taught in English.

More information on the content can be found here: https://www.um.edu.mt/courses/overview/visats-grm2061-sem1-a-grm-2026-7-o/

If you are interested in the range of micro-credentials offered by the University of Malta, click here:

https://www.um.edu.mt/study/micro-credentials/

Deadline for applications: 23rd September 2026

Please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected] if you have further questions.

12/08/2026

Die DAAD-Lehrassistenz an unserem Department ist für das akademische Jahr 2027-2028 wieder ausgeschrieben! Wenn ihr einen Abschluss in den Fachbereichen Germanistik, Deutsch als Fremdsprache oder einer Regionalphilologie habt und euch für das Unterrichten und die Projektarbeit an einer internationalen Germanistik interessiert, dann bewerbt euch gerne! Alle weiteren Infos zur Stelle, den Bewerbungsvoraussetzungen und Erfahrungsberichte findet ihr auf der Webseite des DAAD 👇

DAAD-Stipendien für Hochschulabsolventinnen und -absolventen, die Lehrerfahrung im Ausland sammeln möchten