Language Tests German

Applicants who are non-native German speakers nor have a German degree should provide a proof of proficiency in German of level B1. The certificate can be issued by the Georg-August-University Göttingen, the Institute for Intercultural Communication, the Goethe-Institute or by equivalent certifiers.

As a general rule passing of the test should not date back longer than two years.

Please be aware, that students with B1 level should do additional obligatory German courses while working on their degree.


Examination in Goettingen generally take place in mid-September.





Dean's Office
Wilhelm-Weber-Str. 2
37073 Göttingen

Advisor for Students:
Prof. Dr. Dieter Heineke

Office of Studies

studienberatung@biologie.uni-goettingen.de