TestDaF
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TANDEM Hamburg is a recognized TestDaF examination center. The TestDaF comprises four sections: Reading Comprehension, Listening Comprehension, Written Expression and Oral Expression and is aimed at levels B2 and C1 on the CEFR scale.
Passed sub-tests are assessed at levels 3, 4 and 5.
TestDaF level 3 (TDN 3) corresponds to level B2.1./B2.2. TestDaF level 4 (TDN 4) corresponds to level B2.2./C1.1. TestDaF level 5 (TDN 5) corresponds to level C1.
The evaluation of the results of the paper-based TestDaF usually takes 6 weeks.
Each university has its own admission criteria. The University of Hamburg requires a test result of at least 15 points, in which three parts of the test must be passed with at least level 4 and one part with at least level 3. The TUHH and HAW require a test score of at least 16 points.
TestDaF at a glance
- Examination fee paper-based TestDaF: € 215.00
- The examination will take place at TANDEM Hamburg. The paper-based TestDaF starts at 10:00 a.m. (identification check from 9:00).
- The examination consists of four parts and lasts approx. 195 minutes without breaks and preparation.
- You can register directly on the website of the TestDaF Institute
- Further details on TestDaF (model sentences, preparation materials) can be found here
Dates TestDaF and further information
Dates 2025
Examination format | Exam date | Booking period | Exam will be online* |
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Paper based | 15.05.2025 | 06.01.2025 - 16.04.2025 | from 26.06.2025 |
Paper based | 16.07.2025 | 06.01.2025 - 13.06.2025 | from 27.08.2025 |
* The date given here refers to the publication of the results in the participant portal at www.testdaf.de. You can find this information here as PDF. |