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Course duration
19 October 2026 – 5 February 2027
Winter break (lecture-free period) from 23 December 2026 to 6 January 2027

Registration deadline
14 September 2026, 00:01 a.m. to 15 October 2026, 12:01 p.m.
Students of Ruhr University Bochum can register exclusively via eCampus.

Course Offerings in the Course Catalog (VVZ)
VVZ WiSe 26/27

Registration here

Online registration for our DaF courses especially for this target group is possible now for the winter term 2026/27 via the RUB training portal!

The 2026 summer semester has now ended, and grades and CP credits are currently being entered into e-Campus. We would like to thank you very much for your participation and look forward to seeing you again in the winter semester.

A targeted preparation course for the digital TestDaF exam, consisting of 40 class sessions. For more information about the course, the eligibility requirements, and registration, please visit our website.

Individual counselling services Test-DaF

Appointments

Appointments can be booked individually at any time. Please contact us first by e-mail: sabine.kleff@rub.de

Prerequisite:

You should have advanced language skills in German (at least level B2 of the CEFR)
You can find an overview of all TestDaF exam dates here.

The TestAS is a centralised, standardised aptitude test for foreign students. TestAS gives prospective students information about their individual ranking compared to other applicants. With good results, they can improve their chances of being admitted for studies at a German university.

New: With the dMAT into your Master's programme
The dMAT is the digital aptitude test for Master's degree programmes in Germany. It is developed by universities in cooperation with g.a.s.t. With the dMAT certificate, you show that you are professionally qualified for selected degree programmes. The dMAT is an additional proof of your previous academic achievements and degrees.

So far, the dMAT has been available for the subjects Electrical Engineering and Mechatronics, and will be available for other subjects in the future.
You can take it in German or English.

You can find more information about TestAS and dMAT on the page TestAS.

The DaF department at the ZFA will no longer offer preparatory courses from the winter semester 2024/25. Unfortunately, we cannot provide recommendations or advice on courses offered by other providers. Thank you for your understanding!