The Telc C1 Hochschule - University Entrance Qualification certifies very good university-related German skills and enables access to German universities. The certificate is considered equivalent to the DSH 2 exam and is recognized nationwide by all universities.
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Exam dates: Several times a year
Registration Deadline: 6 weeks before exam
Exam fee: 170 €
Exam duration: approx. 4 hours
Recognition: Equivalent to DSH 2, nationwide recognition
The Telc C1 Hochschule - University Entrance Qualification tests university-related language competencies in four areas:
Analyze academic texts
Understand lectures and discussions
Write academic essays
Conduct academic discussions
After passing the Telc C1 Hochschule, you master German at university level for academic work.
The Telc C1 Hochschule is aimed at study applicants and academics for scientific work in Germany.
For access to German universities
For PhD and research in Germany
For medical licensing and specialist training
| Exam Part | Duration | Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 90 minutes | Academic texts, language modules |
| Listening Comprehension | 40 minutes | Lectures, discussions, interviews |
| Written Expression | 70 minutes | Academic essay, text analysis |
| Oral Exam | 16-24 minutes | Presentation, discussion, argumentation |
The oral exam takes place in groups of two or three and includes a presentation, discussion, and spontaneous opinion expression about a quote. The preparation time is 20 minutes.
For your Telc C1 Hochschule, we offer intensive preparation courses for academic German.
With targeted preparation
Read academic texts and specialized literature in German, listen to lectures and discussions, and practice writing academic texts. Particularly important is training oral expression skills for academic discussions.
Telc Website: www.telc.net
L.A.N.E.S. Exam Centers: Duisburg & Düsseldorf
Exam Duration: 2-4 Stunden
Results: 4-6 Wochen
A1: € 140
A2: € 140
B1: € 150
B2: € 160
telc C1 Hochschule: € 170
Prices vary depending on exam level
Duisburg:
Düsseldorf:
Registration Deadline: 2 weeks before exam date
For current date inquiries, please contact us.
Duisburg
Bismarckstr. 142a, Etage 1, TECTRUM (TecBase)
47057 Duisburg
Central location, easily accessible
Düsseldorf
Immermannstraße 11, Etage 3
40210 Düsseldorf
Modern classrooms
Internationally recognized by:
A1 - Beginner
A2 - Basic Knowledge
B1 - Advanced Language Use
B2 - Independent Language Use
C1 - Proficient Language Skills
C2 - Near-native Language Skills
Telc offers exams in over 10 languages:
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