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UNIcert® - the foreign language certificate of the "Arbeitskreis der Sprachenzentren an Hochschulen e.V." (AKS)

Language certificates are often helpful when applying for internships abroad, study visits and starting a career. Many organisations and companies require students to present certain language certificates.

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UNIcert® is a cross-university and at the same time university-specific foreign language certificate of the "Arbeitskreis der Sprachenzentren an Hochschulen e.V." (AKS). It is specifically geared towards the content of foreign language teaching at the University of Applied Sciences Nordhausen.

The Language Centre at University of Applied Sciences Nordhausen is a member of the AKS, the only association in Germany that comprehensively represents the field of foreign language teaching at universities and colleges.

Levels

The Language Centre is UNIcert® accredited for the following levels and languages:

  • Basic (CEFR proficiency level A2): German as a foreign language (DaF)

  • Level II (CEFR proficiency level B2): English

  • Level III (CEFR proficiency level C1): English

Flexible

This certificate can be obtained at over 50 national and international colleges and universities. If you change universities, it makes it easier for you to have your previous achievements recognised and to find a suitable course. There is no need to take another placement test.

Registration for UNIcert®-Examination and issue of certificate

Level III (C1)

Students at level III (C1) can apply for the UNIcert®III certificate after successfully completing courses totalling at least 8 SWS and a course attendance of at least 75%.

The examinations for this level usually take place on the second day of the language examinations each semester (see Semester dates).

Level II (B2)

Students at level II (B2) can apply for the UNIcert® II certificate after successfully completing courses totalling at least 8 SWS and attending at least 75%.

Basis (A2 GER): German as a foreign language (DaF)

Students at the DaF Basis level can apply for the UNIcert® DaF Basis certificate after successfully completing courses totalling at least 8 SWS and attending at least 75%.

  • Complete the relevant data fields and submit your application by email to your language teacher. You will then receiven an email with further information.