TestDaF
Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache
Last updated: January 5, 2026
📋 About the TestDaF
The TestDaF, administered by TestDaF-Institut (g.a.s.t.), costs $195 EUR, takes approximately 3h 10min to complete, and scores on a 3-5 scale. Results are valid for Lifetime.
TestDaF (Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache) is the most widely recognized German language test for university admission in Germany. It's accepted by all German universities and proves German proficiency at B2-C1 levels.
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⚡ Quick Facts
- Duration
- 3h 10min
- Cost
- $195 EUR
- Validity
- Lifetime
- Score Range
- 3-5
- Adaptive
- No
- At Home
- No
📍 Test Centers
500+
in 100+ Countries
- Countries
- 100+
📢 Recent Updates
2024-11-01
TestDaF 2025 Test Dates Published
2024-08-15
Digital TestDaF Now Standard
2024-01-20
TestDaF Fee Adjustment