DE-STUDENT

Language Certificate

Proof of the course language, usually at least B2, where admission does not already confirm it

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Educational only — not legal advice.

Evidence that supports this criterion

Language Test Result

Official Definition

Proof of the course language, usually at least B2, where the university's admission does not already confirm it and the student will not acquire it in a preparatory course.

What Consular Officers Look For

Students show the language of their course, usually at least B2, unless the university's admission already confirms it. Proof is required only where it was not checked at admission and will not be acquired in a preparatory course.

Use IELTS or TOEFL for courses taught in English, and a Goethe-Institut, telc, ÖSD, TestDaF or ECL certificate for courses taught in German. Students admitted to a preparatory German course or Studienkolleg show the level that admission requires.

Evidence Strength

Strong Evidence

A certificate for the language the course is taught in, at the level the course needs
A score report or certificate that shows the test, the level or score and the date
An admission letter that already confirms the language
Admission to a preparatory course with the level it requires

Weak Evidence

A certificate for a different language than the course
A level below what the course needs
An undated or unclear score report
No proof when admission does not confirm the language

Common Refusal / Processing Triggers

Common Problems

A level below what the course needs.
A certificate for a different language from the course.
No proof where admission does not confirm the language.
An undated or unclear certificate.

Tips for Strengthening Your Evidence

Pro Tips

Check whether your admission letter already confirms the language; if it does, you may not need a separate certificate.
Match the test to the language of instruction: English test for English-taught courses, a German certificate for German-taught courses.
Read your mission's page for the accepted tests and the level it expects.
Keep the score report with the date visible.

Relevant Document Types

Typical uploads: an IELTS or TOEFL score report, or a Goethe-Zertifikat, telc, ÖSD, TestDaF or DSH certificate.

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DE-STUDENT

Language Certificate

Proof of the course language, usually at least B2, where admission does not already confirm it

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Educational only — not legal advice.

Evidence that supports this criterion

Language Test Result

Official Definition

Proof of the course language, usually at least B2, where the university's admission does not already confirm it and the student will not acquire it in a preparatory course.

What Consular Officers Look For

Evidence Strength

Strong Evidence

A certificate for the language the course is taught in, at the level the course needs
A score report or certificate that shows the test, the level or score and the date
An admission letter that already confirms the language
Admission to a preparatory course with the level it requires

Weak Evidence

A certificate for a different language than the course
A level below what the course needs
An undated or unclear score report
No proof when admission does not confirm the language

Common Refusal / Processing Triggers

Common Problems

A level below what the course needs.
A certificate for a different language from the course.
No proof where admission does not confirm the language.
An undated or unclear certificate.

Tips for Strengthening Your Evidence

Pro Tips

Check whether your admission letter already confirms the language; if it does, you may not need a separate certificate.
Match the test to the language of instruction: English test for English-taught courses, a German certificate for German-taught courses.
Read your mission's page for the accepted tests and the level it expects.
Keep the score report with the date visible.

Relevant Document Types

Typical uploads: an IELTS or TOEFL score report, or a Goethe-Zertifikat, telc, ÖSD, TestDaF or DSH certificate.

Ready to check your evidence?

Upload documents and get AI-powered analysis against this criterion.

Create a case