The FUB Language Center is responsible for testing the special language requirements for the following bachelor's degree programs. The level listed refers to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

North American Studies (Mono bachelor)	C1 English
English Language and Literature (Major, 60 CP minor or 30 CP minor subject in a combi bachelor) Elementary Education with English as the Elective Applied North American Studies (Major subject in a combi bachelor) North American Studies (60 CP minor subject in a combi bachelor)	B2.2 English
French Language and Literature (Major / 60 CP minor subject)	B1 or "Propädeutikum/ Vorstudiensprachkurs"
Elementary Education with French as the Elective	B1
French Studies (Mono bachelor) German and French Literature and Cultural Studies (Mono bachelor)	B2
Italian Language and Literature (Major / 60 CP minor subject)	B1 or "Propädeutikum/ Vorstudiensprachkurs"
Italian Studies (Mono bachelor)	B1 or "Propädeutikum/ Vorstudiensprachkurs"
Portuguese-Brazilian Studies (60 CP minor subject)	B1 or "Propädeutikum/ Vorstudiensprachkurs"
Spanish Language and Literature (Major / 60 CP minor subject)	B1 or "Propädeutikum/ Vorstudiensprachkurs"

The English language test is necessary in order to verify that you have sufficient command of the language in order to successfully begin your studies at the requisite level and hence complete your studies within the allotted time period.

In the French, Italian and Spanish Language and Literature programs as well as in Italian Studies and Portuguese-Brazilian Studies, you can also acquire the necessary language skills in the "Propädeutikum / Vorstudiensprachkurs". So you can start your studies without B1. In these subjects, failing a language test does not mean that you will not get a place on the course.

Detailed information

• English language test: test structure and sample test / test exemption / test dates and registration / test results
• French, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish language tests: Please see the test information in German

Are you looking for another type of language test?

Information on other language tests offered by the Language Center:

• Certificado de Proficiência em Língua Portuguesa para Estrangeiros (Celpe-Bras) (coming soon. German version only)
• DSH (only for FU Berlin applicants) (German version only)
• General Professional Skills (ABV) placement tests
• Japanese placement test for new students of Japanese Studies / East Asian Studies (German version only)
• Tests for FU Berlin students applying for a program to study abroad (Outgoings) (German version only)
• Registration for German courses and the German placement test