Registration for the UNIcert® II - IV exams

To receive the UNIcert^® II, III, or IV certificate, an examination must be taken. We currently offer exams in "General Academic English" as well as the specialized language track "Science and Technology".

Examinations UNIcert^® II - IV

The exams are action-oriented and based on different topics and case studies each semester. The focus is therefore not on the ability to remember vocabulary or grammar rules, but on the ability to apply your English language skills.

The next exams will be offered in September/October 2026. Registration takes place via ILIAS.

To Exam Registration

UNIcert® II
Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 (see details below).

UNIcert® III
Monday, October 5th, 2026 (see details below).

UNIcert® IV
Wednesday, September 30th, 2026 (see details below).

UNIcert^® II Exam Schedule

Candidates are tested on speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills, with tasks linked together by a general exam topic. The exam usually takes place from 10:00 AM to 12:50 PM.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Listening Comprehension

10:35 AM - 11:25 AM: Reading Comprehension

11:30 AM - 12:20 PM: Writing

From 12:30 PM: Speaking*

* The exam duration is approximately 20 minutes. The respective examination times will be assigned after the registration deadline.

UNIcert^® III Exam Schedule

Candidates are tested on speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills, with tasks linked together by a general exam topic. The exam usually takes place from 09:00 AM to 2:00 PM*.

09:00 AM - 09:40 AM: Listening Comprehension

09:45 AM - 10:30 AM: Reading Comprehension

10:35 AM - 11:20 AM: Case Study

11:20 AM - 12:50 PM: Report / Written task

From 1:30 PM: Presentations*

* The oral exam normally takes place in groups of two or three. The exam duration is 30 minutes. The respective examination times will be assigned after the registration deadline.

UNIcert^® IV Exam Schedule

Tasks are linked together by a general exam topic. The exam usually takes place from 09:00 AM to 3:00 PM*.

09:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Listening Comprehension

10:05 AM - 11:35 AM: Reading Comprehension

11:40 AM - 12:25 PM: Case Study

12:45 PM - 2:15 PM: Report / Written task

From 2:30 PM: Presentations*

* The oral exam normally takes place in groups of two or three. The exam duration is 30 minutes. The respective examination times will be assigned after the registration deadline.

Further information, as well as exams from previous semesters, will be accessible to you as soon as you have registered for the exam.

Subject to change!