60 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/studies/orientation-application/applying-for-studies/applications-from-abroad/german-language-skills-for-degree-programs en University of Bremen Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:45:02 +0100 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:45:02 +0100 University of Bremen content-78248 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:22:16 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/studies/orientation-application/applying-for-studies/applications-from-abroad/german-language-skills-for-degree-programs#c78248 <p>In TestDaF, a total of 16 points are required for admission to a degree program at the University of Bremen, and you must achieve at least 3 points in all four parts of the examination. More information about TestDaF can be found under <a class="externalLink" href="http://www.testdaf.de" target="_blank" title="Opens external link in new window">www.testdaf.de.</a></p> Content content-78247 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:22:16 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/studies/orientation-application/applying-for-studies/applications-from-abroad/german-language-skills-for-degree-programs#c78247 <p>The Goethe C1 Certificate is recognized for admission to degree programs at the University of Bremen. Also accepted for admission to a degree program at the University of Bremen are:</p> <ul> <li>“Goethe C2 Certificate"</li> <li>The Goethe Institute’s “<em>Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung</em>” (ZOP)</li> <li>The “<em>Kleine Deutsche Sprachdiplom</em>” (KDS) from the Goethe Institute</li> <li>The “Große Deutsche Sprachdiplom“ (GDS) from the Goethe Institute</li> </ul> <p>On the homepage of the <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.goethe.de/ins/de/en/ort/bre.html" target="_blank" title="Opens external link in new window">Goethe Institute Bremen</a> you will find further information on language courses and examination dates.</p> Content content-78246 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:22:16 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/studies/orientation-application/applying-for-studies/applications-from-abroad/german-language-skills-for-degree-programs#c78246 <p>After successfully attending Preparatory Studies, you can study at a university or a university of applied sciences. The <strong>"German" section</strong> of the exam passed in the frame of Preparatory Studies is recognized as proof of language competence and is accepted for admission to a degree program at the University of Bremen.</p> Content content-78252 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:22:16 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/studies/orientation-application/applying-for-studies/applications-from-abroad/german-language-skills-for-degree-programs#c78252 <p>telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule tests university-based German language skills at an advanced level and is also accepted for admission to degree programs at the University of Bremen.</p> Content content-78251 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:22:16 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/studies/orientation-application/applying-for-studies/applications-from-abroad/german-language-skills-for-degree-programs#c78251 <p>The DSD II - "Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz Stufe II" - tests German language skills at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages GeR.</p> Content content-78250 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:22:16 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/studies/orientation-application/applying-for-studies/applications-from-abroad/german-language-skills-for-degree-programs#c78250 <p>In the DSH you need the overall result “DSH-2” or “DSH-3” for admission to a degree program at the University of Bremen. The overall result “DSH-1” is not sufficient. The University of Bremen does not offer DSH, but you can take the test at many universities in Germany. Information can be obtained from the individual institutions.</p> Content content-78255 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:22:16 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/studies/orientation-application/applying-for-studies/applications-from-abroad/german-language-skills-for-degree-programs#c78255 <p>An application to be exempted from supplying a language certificate can be submitted to the "<strong>Sprachenzentrum Bremen"</strong>. However, such exemptions are rarely possible. An example of an exemption from the language test ist a degree in German awarded in your home country. If the score of the TestDaF exam is below 16, exemption is not possible.</p> Content content-78254 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:22:16 +0100 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/studies/orientation-application/applying-for-studies/applications-from-abroad/german-language-skills-for-degree-programs#c78254 <p><strong>Sprachenzentrum Bremen</strong><br /> (inquiries please via email)<br /> <a href="mailto:sprachnachweise@uni-bremen.de">sprachnachweise@uni-bremen.de</a><br /> <a href="http://www.fremdsprachenzentrum-bremen.de">www.sprachenzentrum-bremen.de</a></p> Content