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Placement test for those interested in studying abroad

To take the B2 level exam in January 2027, you must achieve a minimum of 75 marks in the placement test (DPT). This test will be held again on 8 January 2027. 

Further information can be found here. 

Information and recommendations for students in the BA International Relations programme

Students must provide proof of English language proficiency at B2 level at the start of their degree programme. If this is not explicitly stated on the Abitur certificate, it must be proven via externally acquired international language certificates. To have your language certificate recognised, please send a copy of it via email to the Faculty of Economics, Law and Social Sciences:

staatswissenschaften@uni-erfurt.de

Information and recommendations for students in the MA Applied Linguistics programme

Students on this degree programme must demonstrate English language proficiency at C1 level (reading and listening comprehension). We recommend participation in English courses to prepare for the C1 examination.

Guidelines and Recommendations for Students Planning to Study Abroad During the 2027/28 Winter Semester

The Language Center at the University of Erfurt would like to inform all students who will be entering their third semester (Winter Semester 2026/27) that a free English placement test (DPT) will be offered as part of the orientation week from October 5–9, 2026.

Students who are planning to spend a semester abroad during the 2027/28 winter semester for the following academic year must take this test, unless they can provide an external, fee-based, and internationally recognized certificate demonstrating at least a B2 level of English. This test qualifies students to take the university’s internal B2-level English proficiency exam in February 2027, which is recognized by most of our partner universities abroad. 

Enrollment in a preparatory B2 English language course is strongly recommended.