German online for university in Germany
A German-taught degree in Germany opens only with proof of your German, usually at C1. We prepare you for the exams admissions offices accept and match you with a teacher for your goal.
Tell us the language, your level and your goal — we will match a tutor and a format and give you the price.
GermanyLanguage requirements for admission
Each university and programme sets its own requirements. We check them against your list before preparation starts.
For German-taught programmes, universities usually accept DSH-2, TestDaF with TDN 4 in all four sections, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule, the Goethe-Zertifikat C2 or the DSD II.
SourceAccording to TestDaF itself, TDN 4 in all four sections gets you into a degree programme, provided the university accepts the rest of your application.
SourceEach programme sets its own list and threshold: Applied Chemistry at Merseburg, for example, also accepts TDN 4 in one section and TDN 3 in the rest, with an additional language course.
SourceChecked 11 October 2026
The exams you can take
TestDaF
The exam built for admission to German universities
- Four sections: reading, listening, writing, speaking
- Each section is graded TDN 3, 4 or 5
DSH
Set and marked by the universities themselves
- Levels DSH-1, DSH-2 and DSH-3
- DSH-2 is the usual level for unrestricted admission
telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule
telc's C1 exam designed for university entry
- Exempts you from TestDaF and DSH where the university accepts it
Goethe-Zertifikat
The Goethe-Institut's certificates
- From A1 to C2
- Universities most often ask for C2; some programmes accept C1
From your request to the first lesson in four steps
Request and introduction
We talk through your goal — an exam, admission, work or a move — and a schedule that suits you.
Level test and choosing a tutor
We find your starting level (or zero) and match a tutor — a native speaker or a Russian-speaking teacher — to your goal and pace.
First lesson
You meet your tutor and try the format; we adjust the plan if needed.
Regular lessons and progress
Check-ins and feedback after every block — you see real progress, not a feeling.
Frequently asked questions
What level of German do I need for admission?
Usually C1: DSH-2, TestDaF with TDN 4 in every section, or telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule. Each programme publishes its own list of certificates — we check it against your universities.
Can I apply without a certificate?
Not to a German-taught programme. If your level is not there yet, start with a language or preparatory year — in Germany, a Studienkolleg or a university language course.
How do the lessons work?
Online, one-to-one or in a mini-group. In the first lesson the teacher assesses your level and plans the route to the exam you need. We match you with a native or Russian-speaking teacher to suit your goal and timeline.
Get in touch to get started
Tell us about yourself and what you're specifically interested in — our specialists will help you find the right format.