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Which C1 Exam Fits You?

Compare TestDaF, DSH, Goethe C1 and telc C1 Hochschule in one place.

TestDaF

Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache

60 min
250-300 words
Passing level: TDN 4
All German universities

Best for: International students, standardized scoring

DSH

Deutsche Sprachpruefung fuer den Hochschulzugang

70 min
200-250 words
Passing level: DSH-2
Issuing university + partners

Best for: Already in Germany, university-specific

Goethe C1

Goethe-Zertifikat C1

80 min
350+ words
Passing level: 60%
Worldwide, indefinite validity

Best for: Long-term certification, professionals

telc C1 Hochschule

telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule

70 min
350+ words
Passing level: 60%
Most German universities

Best for: Alternative to TestDaF, frequent dates

Side-by-side comparison

Key differences in writing tasks and recognition.

FeatureTestDaFDSHGoethe C1telc C1
Writing duration60 min70 min80 min70 min
Word count250-300200-250350+350+
Exam parts43-444
Certificate validityIndefiniteIndefiniteIndefiniteIndefinite
Test dates6x/yearVariesMonthlyMonthly
Exam feeEUR 195EUR 100-150EUR 260EUR 180

Which exam should you choose?

Choose TestDaF if

  • You need a standardized exam accepted by all universities
  • You prefer fixed exam dates with clear scoring
  • You want predictable task formats

Choose DSH if

  • You are already in Germany and can take the local university exam
  • You want potentially lower exam fees
  • You can prepare for a university-specific format

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