- 8 contact hours per week selectable from the courses of module 1 + successfully passed exam UNIcert III (possibly deviating course titles of the UNIcert III level can also be credited)
- May start level with UNIcert® II certificate or placement test (min. 80 points for German as a foreign language, min. 85 points for English, French, and Spanish)
Language | Education program for the UNIcert® III level |
|---|---|
English Business language and intercultural communication
Total: 8 contact hours per week | Module 1: Business English I - III Business English IV, Intercultural Communication, International Business Presentations and Negotiations
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English Specialized language: Scientific English with an emphasis on Agricultural and/or Natural Sciences
Total: 8 contact hours per week | Module 1: English for Sciences I-II, Scientific Reading and Discussions, English for Agribusiness and Food Science, Scientific Posters and Presentations, Intercultural Communication |
French Business language and intercultural communication
Total: 8 contact hours per week | Module 1: Le français des affaires I - III Le français des affaires IV, Training interculturel, Français par l’actualité, Français pour la communication
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Spanish Business language and intercultural communication
Total: 8 contact hours per week | Module 1: Business Spanish I-IV, Training intercultural
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German Academic and Professional Purposes
Total: 8 contact hours per week | Module 1: Deutsche Sprache und Kultur, Richtiges und gutes Deutsch für Alltag und Universität, Deutsch für Praktikum und Beruf, Deutsch für Akademiker, Unternehmer sein auf Deutsch, Intensivkurs C1.1, Intensivkurs C1.2
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If you already have language skills, it is generally possible to start at a higher level. The following regulations apply:
- Starting in a higher level course is only possible after a placement test at the Language Center (c-test).
- For the certificate, those starting at a higher level must show proof that they have completed the required number of semester contact hours for that level and must also take a course from the highest-level module of UNIcert® III.
- Up to 50% of the UNIcert® III level hours can be recognized for coursework completed elsewhere. For this, an application to the examination committee is required.
The UNIcert® level III certificate is awarded by means of a written and oral examination with the following elements, which focuses on the respective technical language:
Written part:
In the written part, the person to be examined must complete specialist tasks with a total duration of 180 minutes. Assessing technical vocabulary, text comprehension, and written expression can be presented as an integrative examination or as separate parts of the examination in the following form:
1. Working on subject-specific examination tasks (45 minutes; weight: one)
2.a Answering text-related questions on a coherent technical text in the foreign language using the technical language (45 minutes; weight: one)
2.b Editing a text-related essay topic using the technical language (90 minutes; weight: one)
Oral part:
1. Assessment of subject-specific topics, or by both the verbal expression and the subject knowledge of the countries in the language area are assessed (30 minutes; two grades, each weighted with a value of one)
2. Listening comprehension exercise (30 minutes; weight: one)
| Language | Exam component | Date / Time |
|---|---|---|
| Business English Business French Business Spanish German for Academic and Professional Purposes Registration period: tba | Listening comprehension | Fall 2026 – dates to follow |
| Written examination: Technical language tasks / Reading comprehension / Essay | Fall 2026 – dates to follow | |
| Oral examination | Fall 2026 – dates to follow | |
| English for the Natural Sciences Registration period: from now until 14 Jan 26 | Listening comprehension | Tue, 10 Feb 26, 10–11 a.m. |
| Written examination: Technical language tasks / Reading comprehension / Essay | Tue, 10 Feb 26, 11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | |
| Oral examination | Thu, 12 Feb 26, starting from 9:30 a.m. |
Registration for examinations by email to spraz@uni-hohenheim.de or hand in the registration documents in the Mediothek during opening hours (Mon–Thurs 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Wed 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Fri 10 a.m.–12 noon)
Details on registration can be found on our homepage at: https://spraz.uni-hohenheim.de/unicert3
Registration for the examinations by mail to spraz@uni-hohenheim.de or personal registration during the opening hours of the secretariat or the media library.
When registering for the UNIcert® III examination, the following original documents must be submitted by the end of the registration period at the latest:
- Registration form
- Declaration
- Current proof of enrollment
- Course certificates: see section Scope of Education/Requirements at the top of this page.
Further information can be obtained from the responsible lecturer. If you have any questions, please contact the Secretary's Office of the Language Center.