Study-abroad exam · TestDaF-Institut / g.a.s.t.
TestDaF (German for university admission) for study abroad
If your degree in Germany is taught in German, the university asks for proof of German. TestDaF is one of the standard proofs; English-taught master's courses usually do not need it.
01 Where it counts
Which countries ask for TestDaF, and at what level
Each line comes from that country's own guide on this site, where the official source is cited.
| Country | What it asks for | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | For German-taught degrees: TDN 4 in all four parts admits to almost all programmes | Country guide Student visa |
02 Scores
What TDN 4 means
- Each of the four parts is scored on its own as TDN 3, TDN 4 or TDN 5. [1]
- TDN 4 in all four parts admits you to almost all study programmes; below that, each university decides. [1]
- TDN 3 to 5 correspond to CEFR B2 to C1. [3]
- The certificate does not expire. The fee differs by country group; in Germany it is €210 digital and €215 on paper. [2]
03 Official sources & verification
Where these facts come from
Every fact above is read from the official pages below (government, embassy, regulator, test owner or university), last checked on 29 October 2026. Visa money, fees and work rules change several times a year — open the official page before you pay or apply.
- TestDaF — TestDaF levels (TDN) (opens in a new tab) TDN 3–5, TDN 4 rule
- TestDaF — FAQ (opens in a new tab) Validity, fee groups
- Goethe-Institut Max Mueller Bhavan — TestDaF (opens in a new tab) Levels = B2–C1, India centres
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