English
After two semesters of specialised language training, a certificate with a grade is obtained after successfully passing the written exam. This is sent directly from the IUZ/Languages to the D2/Student Office and is deposited in the student file or can be collected there.
A certificate is issued for participation in the required number of courses and passed examinations (UNIcert® Basis, UNIcert® I or UNIcert®III). This is sent directly from the IUZ/Languages to the D2/Student Office and stored in the student file or can be collected there.
Students who have not taken a language test as part of their student education, but require proof of language proficiency for a period of study abroad, an internship abroad or to obtain a DAAD travel grant or other scholarships, have the option of taking a language test. Link to the form "Language certificate for DAAD scholarship"
This requires prior agreement in good time with a teacher. As a rule, proof must be provided of knowledge and skills in speaking/listening, reading and writing.
Please contact Mrs Karin Lötzsch (Tel 2602) to arrange an appointment for an English language test.
To create a Transcript of Records in English, you will need the official translations of the module names.
You can find all module names in German and English in the university's internal module database. Access to the module database is restricted to internet-enabled devices in the campus data network, i.e. you may need VPN access from TU Bergakademie Freiberg.
Foreign Languages
A certificate can be issued after two semesters of active participation and passing the final exam for general language courses (except English). It must be applied for and collected at the IUZ/Languages. Certificates for general language courses and certificates of attendance can be collected from Mrs Klemm, office SPQ 2410, at the following times:
- Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00
- Thursday 10:00 - 11:00
A certificate is issued for participation in the required number of courses and passed examinations (UNIcert® Basis, UNIcert® I or UNIcert®III). This is sent directly from the IUZ/Languages to the D2/Student Office and stored in the student file or can be collected there.
Students who have not taken a language test as part of their student education, but require proof of language proficiency for a period of study abroad, an internship abroad or to obtain a DAAD travel grant or other scholarships, have the option of taking a language test. Link to the form "Language certificate for DAAD scholarship"
This requires prior agreement in good time with a teacher. As a rule, proof must be provided of knowledge and skills in speaking/listening, reading and writing.
Please contact birgit [dot] seidel [at] iuz [dot] tu-freiberg [dot] de (Mrs Birgit Seidel-Bachmann) (Tel 2602) to arrange an appointment for a Spanish or Russian language test.
If the course is sufficiently attended (at least 60% attendance), a certificate of attendance can be issued by the IUZ/Languages upon request.
Commercial English Tests
This is an overview of the most widely accepted commercially available English tests. Our UNIcert III certificate is equivalent to C1 of the CEFR in English level but focusses on language for both specialised and academic purposes whereas these commercial tests, which are not offered by TUBAF, concentrate on general and/or academic English.
TOEFL iBT® (Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-Based Test)
A standardised language test that assesses a non-native speaker's knowledge of the English language. The test is recognised by TUBAF as an admission requirement.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
A globally recognised language test from the British Council that determines a person's ability in English as a foreign language. TUBAF accepts the test (Academic) as an admission requirement.
Cambridge
Cambridge English Language Assessment offers certificate examinations in English for non-native speakers.
PTE (Pearson Test of English)
PTE-Academic is a two-hour, computer-based test of English language skills.
