Language certificate for international mobility

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Who can obtain a certificate?

  • Students & staff of the University of Kassel
    We only offer appointments for the purpose of applying for international mobility for students and staff.
  • Department of Humanities and Cultural Studies (English/American Studies)
    Students of this department should contact their own lecturers directly for English language certificates.
  • External persons
    We are unable to offer the language certificate service to non-members of the University of Kassel. However, you can attend our courses and obtain a certificate with proof of your language level via the final exam.

Ways to prove your language skills

There are three main ways to obtain the required document:

  • Via a language course
    If you have successfully completed a course at the Language Center in the last two years, a certificate can often be issued directly from this.
  • Exam
    Regular language proficiency tests are offered for English. These consist of a computer-based part (approx. 1 hour) and a subsequent oral interview: Dates and registration
    For French and Spanish, please send an email to: sz@uni-kassel.de
    A fee of €30 is charged for language proficiency tests.
  • Individual appointment subject to a fee
    If no group appointment is suitable, individual appointments are possible in exceptional cases (fee: €30).

Important special cases

  • Existing certificates
    If you have one of the following certificates and it is not older than two years, you do not need a new language certificate: DAAD - List of exempting examinations
  • Native speakers
    If you grew up bilingually or went to school abroad, you may be exempt from the obligation to provide proof (please check with the target institution).