Non German students, who want to enter a German University need to proove their knowledge of Germany language. The Test German as Foreign Langauge "Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache" (TestDaF) is therefore required by all German Universities.

Altervative tests: "Deutschen Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang ausländischer Studienbewerber" (DSH) or "Deutsches Sprachdiplom Stufe II."

The test is split in 4 categories: reading, listening, writing and speaking. Best result is TDN 5. Students must at least get TDN 3 in all four areas and in average reach TDN 4 if their want to study in Baden-Württemberg. The DSH test must be passed with DSH-2 or DSH-3 equally.

In addition the TestDaF is a language certitifate for foreigners who want to work in an acedemic instutution in Germany and proove their German knowledge.

Requirements
Students should have good German knowledge. At least 700 hours of language training is recommended.