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TestDaF

Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache

The standardised German language test for international students. A TDN 4 in all four skills (Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking) is typically required for German-taught bachelor's and master's programs. Alternatives: DSH, Goethe-Zertifikat C2, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule.

Frequency

6 dates per year

Duration

~3 hours 10 minutes

Format

Both

Score range

TDN 3, 4, or 5 per skill

Eligibility

International applicants to German-taught programs

Conducting body

TestDaF-Institut

Registration fee

€195

Visit official website

Source: TestDaF-Institut. Details here are for guidance only — fees, dates and eligibility change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.