UNIcert III (C1)
UNIcert® III - university-specific certificate
Bremen University, the HSB, HSBHV and the HfK accept UNIcert® III as a C1 qualification.
Most academic institutions in Germany also accept UNIcert® III as proof of the language competence needed to fulfil the entrance requirement for a Bachelor's or Master's degree. The UNIcert® website contains a list of institutions which accept UNIcert®.
Obtain a certificate - options and choice of course
1. Take the English placement test. The entry level for the UNIcert® III programme is B2.3 or higher.
2. The SZHB offers four possible options for UNIcert® III English. Select the option you want to do from the table below.
3. After having comleted the UNIcert® III courses, you must take the UNIcert® III exam which belongs to the option you have choosen (please see the table below).
4. The UNIcert® III exam must be passed in all areas (listening, reading, writing, speaking) to receive the certificate.
Courses and test dates
You must successfully complete at least the two core modules leading to C1.2 in your chosen option.
You may take these core modules in any order, or even take both in the same semester.
Participants must achieve 80% attendance to be eligible for a UNIcert® III certificate.
Courses during the Summer semester
UNIcert III examination dates in the period July - October 2023
Option 1: English for general academic purposes
2 SWS/3 CP per module
Advanced Academic English C 1.1* |
Advanced Academic English: Listening and Speaking C 1.2 Core module - compulsory |
Advanced Academic English: Reading and Writing C 1.2 |
UNIcert®III test Academic English C 1.2 |
Option 2: English for natural sciences and engineering
2 SWS/3 CP per module
Advanced Technical English C 1.1 Non-compulsory module |
Advanced Academic English: Presentation and Discussion Skills for Natural Sciences and Engineering C 1.2 Core module - compulsory |
Advanced Academic English: Reading and Writing for Natural Sciences and Engineering C 1.2 |
UNIcert®III test Academic English for Natural Sciences and Engineering C 1.2 |
Option 3: English for social and political sciences
2 SWS/3 CP per module
Advanced Academic English C 1.1* |
Advanced Academic English: Presentation and Discussion Skills for Social and Political Sciences C 1.2 Core module - compulsory |
Advanced Academic English: Reading and Writing for Social and Political Sciences C 1.2 Core module - compulsory |
UNIcert®III test Academic English for Social and Political Sciences C 1.2 |
*Foundation module suitable as entry level from B 2.3 upwards for all 4 options
Option 4: English for business studies and economics
2 SWS/3 CP per module
Advanced Academic EnglishC1.1* |
Advanced Academic English: Presentation and Discussion Skills for Business Studies and Economics C1.2 |
Advanced Academic English: Reading and Writing for Business Studies and Economics C1.2 Core module - compulsory |
UNIcert®III test Academic English for Business Studies and Economics C1.2 |