UNIcert® I Certificate

At the end of the level you will have reached approximately level B1 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages. You have a basic knowledge of the language that can be built upon, can handle simple everyday situations with confidence, and have knowledge of the culture of the countries in which the target language is spoken.

Completion of the level is cumulative, i.e. based on the graded performance records for the individual courses. When you have completed all the required credits, we will issue you a UNIcert(R) Basis level certificate of completion.

The courses build on each other and must therefore be attended in the specified order.

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The following courses must be taken and successfully completed. Afterwards, a certificate can be applied for.

Language

Education program for the UNIcert® I level

German as a foreign language

Modules 1-3: German for beginners, elementary level, intermediate level with two courses of 3-4 contact hours per week each

either during the semester or as an intensive course with the same workload

French

Modules 1-4: French I - IV (either beginners with no previous knowledge of the language or those returning to the language after a break),

during the semester (10-14 contact hours per week) or as an intensive course with the same workload

Spanish

Modules 1-3: Spanish I - III,

during the semester (12 contact hours per week) or as an intensive course with the same workload

Italian

Modules 1-3: Italian I - III,

during the semester (12 contact hours per week) or as an intensive course with the same workload

Portuguese

Modules 1-3: Portuguese I - III,

during the semester (12 contact hours per week) or as an intensive course with the same workload

Swedish

Modules 1-3: Swedish I - III,

during the semester (12 contact hours per week) or as an intensive course with the same workload

English

Modules 1-3: Let’s start with English (false beginners), English Refresher, Intermediate Level English Course

during the semester (10 contact hours per week) or as an intensive course with the same workload

Quereinstiegsregelung / Anerkennung andernorts erbrachter Leistungen

  • After an individual placement test, those who have taken beginning courses at other institutions can skip the initial course levels and participate in the course that corresponds to their level.
  • Courses of cooperating universities corresponding to the UNIcert® I level can be used.

Ausstellung des Zertifikats

After successful completion of the courses, a UNIcert® I certificate can be applied for at any time. Applications can be made in the Mediothek, Euro-Forum upper level (Tel. 0711 459-23871) during regular opening hours.

The following original documents must be submitted at the time of application:

  • Registration form
  • Current proof of enrollment
  • Evidence of coursework (see table "Scope of education")

It typically takes four weeks to issue the certificate. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Secretary's Office of the Language Center.