What is TDN 3–3–3–3 in total?

It totals 12 and meets TGU’s standard bachelor’s progression rule.

Is a result with U3 accepted?

No. Every skill must reach at least TDN 3.

Does TGU accept a combined digital certificate?

Its official page says qualifying combined certificates have been accepted for exemption since the Senate decision of 6 May 2026.

How Is the TGU TestDaF Total of 12 Calculated?

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Last updated: 27 August 2026 · Verified against official sources

TGU’s TestDaF rule is not an average. Each of the four skills must reach at least TDN 3 and the results must total at least 12.

Check the result

First confirm that none of the four skills is U3.
Then add the four TDN values.
A total of 12 or more meets the standard bachelor’s progression rule.
Check the partner university separately for a double degree.

Examples

Reading	Listening	Writing	Speaking	Outcome
TDN 3	TDN 3	TDN 3	TDN 3	Total 12: qualifies
TDN 4	TDN 3	TDN 3	TDN 3	Total 13: qualifies
TDN 5	TDN 4	TDN 3	TDN 3	Total 15: qualifies
U3	TDN 4	TDN 4	TDN 4	Does not qualify

Combined digital certificate

Under the TGU Senate decision dated 6 May 2026, combined certificates formed from digital TestDaF sections within six months are accepted for exemption. Check the current document and timing rules before applying.

Official sources

The exam rules and figures in this guide were checked against the official sources below.

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