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Preparatory German Language Course (TestDaF Course) Preparatory German Language Course (TestDaF Course)

University of Stuttgart • Stuttgart

Course location

Stuttgart

Teaching language

German

Language level of course

German: A2, B1, B2, C1

Date(s)

April - September 2027 (registration deadline: 15 December 2026)
October 2027 - March 2028 (registration deadline: 30 June 2027)

Mode of study

Less than 50% online

Phase(s) of attendance in Germany (applies to the entire course)

Yes, compulsory

Pace of course

Instructor-led (Specific due dates for lectures/assignments/exams)

Information on dates, prices and mode of study

Each semester module consists of two levels: entrance level and subsequent level, with the exception of Module C1: Module A2+B1 | Module B1+B2 | Module B2+C1 | Module C1
About four weeks before the programme starts, an online placement test will be held in order to determine the correct entrance level (A2, B1, B2 or C1) for each student. For the online placement, students do not yet have to be in Stuttgart.
The fees stated here are from the previous year. The 2027/28 fees will differ only slightly. As soon as the new fees have been determined and before the application process starts, they will be stated on the course website.

2027 summer semester:

Course Dates: entrance level 12 April through 18 June + subsequent level 21 June through 3 September
Course Fees: entrance level 1,150 EUR + subsequent level 1,080 EUR
Please apply between 15 October and 15 December 2026.

2027/28 winter semester:

Course Dates: entrance level 11 October through 10 December + subsequent level 13 December through 3 March
Course Fees: entrance level 1,130 EUR + subsequent level 1,130 EUR
Please apply between 15 April and 30 June 2027.

Target group

Do you want to improve and develop your German skills at university level?
Do you intend to study a degree programme at any German university that requires the TestDaF for admission?

Here's your course!

You do not necessarily have to intend to study at Stuttgart University after the programme, but we'll be happy if you do!
A university entrance qualification is required. During the programme, you will be enrolled as a full-time student of Stuttgart University.

Description/content

The programme prepares students for the TestDaF exam. The TestDaF exam will be administered in the test centre of Stuttgart University.
C1 students are guaranteed a place in the TestDaF exam in the university's test centre.
You can start the programme in either semester (in April and October) on four levels: A2, B1, B2 or C1.
One semester module comprises the entrance level and the subsequent level. Application and admission is for a full semester; you cannot apply and be admitted for one level only.
Your entrance level will be decided by an online placement test. Previously attended courses and your certificates will be taken into consideration. For the online placement, you do not yet have to be in Stuttgart.
During the programme, you will be enrolled as a full-time student of Stuttgart University.

Recognised language exams offered (e.g. DSH, TestDaF, TOEFL): Yes
Average number of hours per week: 24
Average number of participants per group/course: 16

Dates and costs

April - September 2027 (registration deadline: 15 December 2026)
October 2027 - March 2028 (registration deadline: 30 June 2027)

Price only on request

Yes

Information on dates, prices and mode of study

Each semester module consists of two levels: entrance level and subsequent level, with the exception of Module C1: Module A2+B1 | Module B1+B2 | Module B2+C1 | Module C1
About four weeks before the programme starts, an online placement test will be held in order to determine the correct entrance level (A2, B1, B2 or C1) for each student. For the online placement, students do not yet have to be in Stuttgart.
The fees stated here are from the previous year. The 2027/28 fees will differ only slightly. As soon as the new fees have been determined and before the application process starts, they will be stated on the course website.

2027 summer semester:

Course Dates: entrance level 12 April through 18 June + subsequent level 21 June through 3 September
Course Fees: entrance level 1,150 EUR + subsequent level 1,080 EUR
Please apply between 15 October and 15 December 2026.

2027/28 winter semester:

Course Dates: entrance level 11 October through 10 December + subsequent level 13 December through 3 March
Course Fees: entrance level 1,130 EUR + subsequent level 1,130 EUR
Please apply between 15 April and 30 June 2027.

Teaching language

German

Language level of course

German: A2, B1, B2, C1

German language skills

Minimum A1 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.:

Goethe-Zertifikat: Goethe-Zertifikat A1
ÖSD Zertifikat: A1
telc Deutsch: telc Deutsch A1

English language skills

No minimum language level required

Application documents

Please submit the following documents with your application:

Language certificate/proof
Higher education entrance qualification

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Please check this website.

Is accommodation organised?: The organiser helps participants look for accommodation.
Is a social and leisure programme offered?: Yes
Description of social and leisure programme: Intercultural trainings and a buddy programme are offered by the International Office. Students receive support at the start of the German course and during the transition to their degree programmes through counselling, informational sessions, and networking meetings.
Free internet access: Yes
Support in visa matters: Yes
Pick-up service from train station/airport: No