telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule / telc C1 Beruf in Hamburg

A participant writes a telc Deutsch C1 - Hochschule exam at TANDEM Hamburg

telc German C1 Hochschule exam in Hamburg – European Language Certificate at TANDEM Hamburg


This examination tests university-related German language skills at a highly advanced level. It is aimed at all those who wish to study at a German-speaking university and need to prove their German language skills.The TELC C1-Hochschule certificate is recognised by all German colleges and universities. 
Unless otherwise stated, the exam begins with the written part at 2 pm on Fridays at our TANDEM Hamburg language school. The oral exam takes place in the morning of the following day. It takes telc around 4–6 weeks to mark the exam. You will then automatically receive your exam results as a PDF via email. 

TIP: How can you tell if your exam results have been sent? It's simple—we mark the exam date with a yellow star.

Fit for the exam: We offer a preparation courseat a special price for this exam.


You can find this information here as PDF.
 

Examination fee

€ 205,00 / € 195,00*

* Examination fee for participants in our intensive and evening course
(The examination must be taken within 6 months of the end of the course)

 

Partial examination
– The written partial examination can only be taken on the (full) examination dates and is subject to the standard examination fee.
– The oral partial examination can only be booked for the (full) examination dates and is subject to the standard examination fee.

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Exam dates

Registration deadline

Booking details

Free places    fully booked    Exam results are sent by email 

 
telc C1 Hochschule29. + 30.05.2026 These results are sent by email
telc C1 Hochschule19. + 20.06.2026 These results are sent by email
telc Deutsch C1 Beruf

08. + 09.07.2026

Start at 2 p.m. on both days

  
telc C1 Hochschule17. + 18.07.2026 These results are sent by email
telc C1 Hochschule14. + 15.08.2026 These results are sent by email
telc Deutsch C1 Beruf21.08.2026
Start at 9 a.m. 		 Fully booked
telc C1 Hochschule09. + 10.10.202623.09.2026Register here
2027   
telc C1 Hochschule08. + 09.01.202718.12.2026Register here
telc C1 Hochschule26. + 27.02.202710.02.2027Register here
telc C1 Hochschule19. + 20.03.202703.03.2027Register here
telc C1 Hochschule28. + 29.05.202712.05.2027Register here
telc C1 Hochschule25. + 26.06.202709.06.2027Register here

 
 

FAQ – telc German C1 Hochschule exam

How long does the telc German C1 Hochschule exam take?

The telc German C1 Hochschule exam takes place over two days at the TANDEM Hamburg language school. The written part usually begins on Fridays at 2 pm and ends around 5 pm. The oral part takes place on the following Saturday and begins at 10 am. You will be informed of the exact time on Friday.

The written exam consists of reading comprehension and language modules (90 minutes in total). After a 20-minute break, the listening comprehension section lasts around 40 minutes, followed by the writing section, which lasts 70 minutes. 

The oral exam lasts approx. 15 minutes and is conducted as a pair exam. You will have 20 minutes to prepare.

You can find further information on telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule here.

Where does the exam take place?

The telc German C1 Hochschule exam takes place at our language school.

✅ Exam venue: TANDEM Hamburg, Steinhöft 5-7, rear building, 20459 Hamburg, 6th floor.

Please arrive punctually 15 minutes before the exam starts, bringing your valid, official photo ID. Anyone arriving after the exam has started will not be permitted to sit the exam.

What am I allowed to bring into the exam room?

✅ Please bring your valid, official photo ID (passport or identity card) with you.

✅ You may bring pencils, pens, pencil sharpeners and erasers into the examination room. 

✅  Drinks may only be brought in transparent bottles WITHOUT labels. Hygiene items such as tissues or medication are permitted.

  Not permitted: You may not take bags, jackets, mobile phones or wristwatches into the exam. These items will be locked away by us for the duration of the entire written exam and will only be returned to you after the exam.

When will I receive my exam results?

The processing time for telc exams is approximately 4–6 weeks

For exams taken after 15 February 2026, the results will be sent automatically as a PDF to your email address. Your exam date will be marked with a yellow star.

Can I retake the telc exam?

You can retake the telc exam as many times as you like. Simply register again with TANDEM Hamburg for another exam date and pay the exam fee.

Do I have to retake the entire telc exam if I have failed only one part of it

No, you only need to retake the part you failed. You must register for the relevant part – either the written or the oral part – within one year of the date your first exam certificate was issued. And please do make sure to send us the results sheet from your first exam.

Please note that – even if you are only registering for one part of the exam – the full exam fee will apply again. 

How can I prepare?

We offer an effective preparation course for the telc C1 Hochschule exam. Here you see more. 

Here you will find a sample exam for telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule

Can I cancel or reschedule my exam date?

You may cancel or reschedule your exam for a processing fee of €50.00, but only up to the registration deadline.
In this case, please contact us by email. We will be happy to reschedule you for an available exam date or refund your exam fee, minus our processing fee.

What should I do if I fall ill on the day of the exam?

If you fall ill on the day of the exam, please notify us immediately by emailing info@tandem-hamburg.de and provide us with a doctor’s note within 3 days. In this case, we will refund the exam fee, minus an administration fee of €50.00.

 

Where can I appeal against my exam result?

You can submit appeals to telc via the telc contact form .