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Language Tests and Certificates

It is important to assess your own language skills—whether for job applications, study abroad programs, or to ensure you are enrolled in the appropriate course level. The Language Center administers internationally recognized language exams as well as standardized and valid placement tests.

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We offer the following language tests and certificates:

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UNIcert®

The UNIcert® certificate can be earned in the following languages: 

  • Arabic
  • German as a Foreign Language
  • Chinese
  • English
  • Italian
  • French
  • Dutch
  • Russian
  • Swedish
  • Spanish
  • Turkish
About UNIcert®
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TOEFL iBT® Test

The Academic English Communication Test

  • measures four academic skills: reading, listening, speaking, and writing
  • recognized worldwide
About the TOEFL iBT® Test
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TestDaF

The German language test for international applicants and researchers

  • assesses four academic skills: reading, listening, speaking, and writing

  • recognized by all universities in Germany

     

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DAAD

Language Proficiency Requirements for Applicants from Germany
for a DAAD scholarship abroad

  • for all taught languages except German as a Foreign Language (DaF)
  • assesses three academic skills: reading, speaking, and writing
About the DAAD
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onSET

A language test used worldwide in the C-Test format

  • assesses global language proficiency in English and German
About onSET
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Certificate of Participation

Certificate of Participation with credit hours upon successful completion and fulfillment of all course requirements

  • Credit points may be applied toward a degree program
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Comparison Table for International Language Proficiency Certificates

To demonstrate their proficiency in English, students and faculty can refer to the following comparison table:

Vergleichstabelle

 

The University of Siegen’s Language Center has published a guide on admission requirements for English-language master’s programs.

 

The guide is currently being updated to reflect the latest test versions (including TOEFL iBT). The new version of the guide will be published here in the coming weeks. If you have any specific questions in the meantime, please contact sarah.leek@spz.uni-siegen.de.

Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact us:

Language Center in the Student Services Center (Building F-S)

Sandstraße 16-18
57072 Siegen

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Andrea Süßmann
Office

Andrea Süßmann
Room: F-S 304
Phone: +49 271 / 740 3002
sprachenzentrum@spz.uni-siegen.de
 

 

Come visit us on the 3rd floor—we’d be happy to help you.

SSC Sandstraße