UNIcert® Basis Certificate

At the end of the level you will have reached approximately level A2 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages. You have the first basic knowledge for the simple and direct exchange of information in routine situations. You have acquired basic sociocultural knowledge and intercultural skills.

Completion of the level is cumulative, i.e. based on the graded performance records for the individual courses. When you have completed all the required credits, we will issue you a UNIcert(R) Basis level certificate of completion.

The courses build on each other and must therefore be attended in the specified order.

Education Program

The following courses must be taken and successfully completed. Afterwards, a certificate can be applied for.

LanguageEducation program for the UNIcert® Basis level
RussianModules 1-3: Russian  I - III, 12 contact hours per week during the semester or as an intensive course with the same workload
ChineseModules 1-3: Chinese I - III,
12 contact hours per week during the semester or as an intensive course with the same workload

Lateral entry regulation / Recognition of coursework completed elsewhere

  • After an individual placement test, those who have taken beginning courses at other institutions can skip the initial course levels and participate in the course that corresponds to their level.
  • Courses of cooperating universities corresponding to the UNIcert® Basis level can be used.

Issuing the certificate

After successful completion of the courses, a UNIcert® Basic Certificate can be applied for at any time. Applications can be made in the Mediothek, Euro-Forum upper level (Tel. 0711 459-23871) during regular opening hours.

The following original documents must be submitted at the time of application:

  • Registration form
  • Current proof of enrollment
  • Evidence of coursework (see table "Scope of education")

It typically takes four weeks to issue the certificate. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Secretary's Office of the Language Center.