How much do German language exams cost?
German language exam fees vary according to exam type, level, and organizing institution. Approximate prices as of 2026 in Turkey:
Goethe Institut Exams
| Level | Fee (TR) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Goethe A1 | ~110 € | ~1.5 hours |
| Goethe A2 | ~140 € | ~2 hours |
| Goethe B1 | ~180 € | ~2.5 hours |
| Goethe B2 | ~210 € | ~3 hours |
| Goethe C1 | ~250 € | ~3.5 hours |
| Goethe C2 | ~280 € | ~4 hours |
Exam per module: ~50-70 € (only writing, only speaking, etc.)
TestDaF
- Full exam: ~195 €
- Retake for only missing section: ~195 € (full set price, no module discount)
DSH
- Varies by Universität: between 50-150 €
- Some Universitäten are free for their own applicants
- Payment is required for other Universitäten
Telc Exams
| Level | Fee |
|---|---|
| telc B1 | ~120-150 € |
| telc B2 | ~140-180 € |
| telc C1 Hochschule | ~150-200 € |
| telc C2 | ~180-220 € |
ÖSD (Austrian Certificate)
| Level | Fee |
|---|---|
| ÖSD A1-A2 | ~100-130 € |
| ÖSD B1-B2 | ~140-170 € |
| ÖSD C1 | ~180-220 € |
Comparison: Which Exam is How Cheap?
- Cheapest C1 certificate: telc C1 Hochschule (~150 €)
- Cheapest B2: Goethe B2 module by module (~140 €)
- TestDaF full exam: ~195 € (retake per module possible)
Extra Costs
Pay attention to these:
- Certificate postage — ~10-20 € (to TR address)
- Retake — full fee, module discount limited
- Registration cancellation — generally no refund or 50% refund
- Preparation course — separate from exam fee (300-1500 €)
Budget Recommendation
B1+certificate for Visa:
- Goethe B1 module by module: ~180 € + possible retake ~50 €
- Total: ~230 €
C1 certificate for Academic purposes:
- TestDaF (3 months preparation + exam): ~195 € + possible retake ~195 €
- Total: ~400 €
Total language investment (from scratch to C1):
- Course + certificates + books + average 2-3 exam attempts
- ~2000-4000 € (2-3 year process)
Related: Goethe exam dates
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