UNIcert® Stufe I

Aim Acquisition of basic general and intercultural language skills
Languages

German as a Foreign Language (DaF), French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Subject Orientation General language skills, interdisciplinary
Examination Course-related, cumulative examination;
The UNIcert® I certifies language skills on level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Admission

Depending on the language, students with previous knowledge can be reimbursed for up to 4SWS. Proof of prior knowledge is provided by the C-test (required score see target language).

For further information, please also refer to the detailed study course plan.
Start Each semester
Workload 8–12 SWS (depending on previous knowledge)
Organization/costs

The courses build on each other and must be completed in the order specified in the study plan.

The certificate is issued on application as soon as all compulsory courses have been successfully completed. The final grade is the average grade of all compulsory courses.

You can apply for the UNIcert® I certificate during the office hours of the target language coordinator.

A fee of 10 € will be charged. If you have received a confirmation from the coordinator of your target language that you fulfil the requirements for the certificate you have applied for, you can apply online on INDICO to choose between two payment methods. You need an INDICO account to register. You can register on INDICO using your UNI ID and the corresponding password.
Links

APPLICATION FORM

PAY FEE ON INDICO

coordinators' office hours

Application, fees, and payment process

Application for the summer semester 2025: 3 July - 29 August 2025

 

Study course plan

  • German as a foreign language

    (at least 31 points in the C-Test)

    Compulsory courses

    1. Conversational skills and listening comprehension (4 SWS) OR
         Language Learning in Tandem and Project Work (4 SWS)

    2. Reading Skills (2 SWS)

    3. Writing Skills (2 SWS)

  • French

    • A1 French without prior knowledge (4 SWS)

    Compulsory courses

    • A2 French with previous knowledge (4 SWS)
    • B1 Français pour étudiant-e-s avancé-e-s (4 SWS)

  • Italian

    • Italian for beginners without prior knowledge (4 SWS)

    Compulsory courses

    • Italian with previous knowledge (4 SWS)
    • Italiano per avanzati (4 SWS)

  • Portuguese

    • Portuguese without prior knowledge (4SWS)

    Compulsory courses

    • Portuguese with prior knowledge (A2) (4 SWS)
    • Português para avançados (B1) (4 SWS)

  • Spanish

    • Spanish without prior knowledge (4SWS)

    Compulsory courses

    • Spanish with previous knowledge (A2) (4 SWS)
    • Español para avanzados (B1) (4 SWS) OR
    • España, en el día a día (B1)