Ways of proving proficiency in German

Applicants whose first language is not German must demonstrate a good command of German.
The following certificates and language levels are recognised for this purpose:

  • a German university entrance qualification

  • a German Bachelor’s degree

  • a German language examination for university admission of foreign applicants (DSH-2)

  • ‘Test of German as a Foreign Language’: TestDaF with four TDN scores (TestDaF level) 4 (4 x 4)

  • telc German C1 University


  • The language certificate should not be more than two years old at the time of application.