exams.sec.overview
Applicants to German universities with German-taught programmes who need to prove German proficiency. Some universities use DSH, their own university exam, instead; check each university's requirement.
exams.accepted: Recognised by German universities; some prefer or require DSH. Confirm per university.
exams.sec.format
Reading
Texts on academic and everyday topics.
Listening
Lectures and conversations from university life.
Writing
A structured written task.
Speaking
Spoken tasks simulating university situations.
exams.scoring
Results are reported in TestDaF levels (TDN) 3 to 5 per skill. Many programmes ask for TDN 4 in all parts.
exams.sec.prep
- Read the official model tests.
- Practise academic German writing and note-taking from lectures.
- Practise structured speaking with time limits.
exams.sec.testday
- Bring ID.
- Check the test centre and digital or paper format.
- Plan your time per section.
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