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.
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 |