Failed the exam? Information on applying for the repeat exam on September 16

The date for retaking failed examinations is: Wednesday, 16.09.2026 from 9:00-14:00. Participation in the exam should take place on the next possible date set by the Language Center. In the context of UNIcert® final level examinations, no more than one semester may lie between the course and the final level examination.

Please note

1. in principle, only the following groups of people have the opportunity to retake an exam:

• Students of the University of Kassel who can have the credits earned credited to their degree program at the University of Kassel,
• Students of the University of Kassel for whom proof of the relevant target language is required for the degree or as a condition of admission,
• International exchange students at the University of Kassel who can have the credits recognized via the Learning Agreement.

2. there is an exception only for UNIcert® level final examinations (UNIcert® I, 4th part, German UNIcert® II, English UNIcert® II, 3rd part, UNIcert® III). Here, all groups of people can apply for a retake date. However, an examination fee of €30 (or €79 for external candidates) is due for all self-paying candidates (including employees and external candidates).

Deadlines:

Application deadline: Second Wednesday in March for the winter semesterand last Wednesday in August for the summer semester, 12:00 noon in each case.

Application deadline: Third Wednesday in March for the winter semester and first Wednesday in September for the summer semester, both at 12:00 noon.

Where do I submit the application?

You can find the application form under Service and Documents. If the Language Center approves your application, you will receive a registration code for the exam.

Good to knowEven if you have not passed the exam, you can apply for a certificate of attendance (without a grade and without credits) if you have sufficient attendance in the course (at least 60%): sz[at]uni-kassel[dot]de.