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Structure
TestAS is conducted in German and English. Upon registration, test takers select the language which they are most familiar with.
TestAS consists of the following components:
- Core Test
The Core Test measures cognitive abilities required for successful studies in all academic courses. It takes 110 minutes and consists of four subtests:
- Subject-Specific Test Modules
These tests measure cognitive abilities required for successful studies in selected areas of study.
Candidates choose one of the following modules:
Economics Module
This test module takes 150 minutes to complete and consists of two subtests:
Engineering Module
This test module takes 150 minutes to complete and consists of three subtests:
Humanities, Cultural Studies and Social Sciences Module
This test module takes 150 minutes to complete and consists of three subtests:
Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences Module
This test module takes 145 minutes to complete and consists of two subtests:
The Core Test and the Subject-Specific Test Modules are paper-based tests in multiple choice format. The test takers are to mark the correct answer on answer sheets which are evaluated automatically in the TestDaF Institute.