--- title: "C-Test at the University of Tübingen: format and levels · C-Test Prep" description: "English placement C-Test in Tübingen: 5 texts of 25 gaps, 25 minutes, the points-to-level table from A1 to C1 and one-year validity. With sources." canonical: https://ctestprep.de/en/c-test-uni-tuebingen last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- # C-Test at the University of Tübingen: format and levels The University of Tübingen places students in its language courses with a C-Test, English included. Tübingen is one of the few universities that publishes which score matches which level. Here are the facts from the university’s page, each with its source. Last checked: 27 October 2026 C-Test Prep is not part of any university. Dates and rules can change; the university’s own page is always authoritative. ## Key facts | Format | 5 short texts ("testlets") of 25 gaps each, of varying difficulty | | --- | --- | | Time | 25 minutes; allow at least 30 minutes for the whole session | | Where | on site during opening hours; you sign up for the test at the information desk | | Who | students (with their student ID number) and university staff | | How often | once per testing period | | Testing periods | usually mid-January to the end of February and mid-June to the beginning of September | | Result | on screen right away; in ALMA the next working day. There is no written confirmation, so write it down yourself. | | Validity | one calendar year | Source: [Universität Tübingen: Einstufungstests](https://uni-tuebingen.de/de/55482) ## Rules and limits - The test only places you in a course level. It is not a language certificate and cannot be used for scholarship applications. - Results from other institutions are not accepted, the Münster C-Test included. - Some courses require a different score; it is given in the course description in ALMA. - If you pass a course, you move on to the next one without a new test. If you have improved a lot, for example after a stay abroad, you may retake the test and skip a course. Source: [Universität Tübingen: Einstufungstests](https://uni-tuebingen.de/de/55482) ## Points and level | Points | Level (CEFR) | | --- | --- | | 0–34 | A1 | | 35–49 | A2 | | 50–64 | B1 | | 65–74 | B2.1 | | 75–85 | B2.2 | | 85 and above | C1 | Source: [Universität Tübingen: Einstufungstests](https://uni-tuebingen.de/de/55482) ## What this means for your preparation - Five texts in 25 minutes is 5 minutes per text, less than in Münster (just over 6). Practise with a clock and move on after 5 minutes. - One attempt per testing period and a result that lasts a year: a weak score stays with you for a long time. Practise before, not in the real test. - We also use the Tübingen table below for your estimated level in the C-Test Prep simulation. The simulation itself has the Münster format: 4 texts, 100 gaps. - For practice, Tübingen itself links to the Münster online demo and a sample as a PDF. [Practise a free text](https://ctestprep.de/en/c-test-english-practice) · [English Pass: €12](https://ctestprep.de/en/pricing) ## Frequently asked questions ### How many points do I need for B2 in Tübingen? 65 to 74 points match B2.1, 75 to 85 points B2.2. Some courses require a different score; it is given in the course description. ### Does my Münster C-Test count in Tübingen? No. Tübingen does not accept results from other institutions; you take the test on site in Tübingen. ### Do I get a certificate for my result? No. The result appears on screen and in ALMA the next working day. The test is not a language certificate, for example for scholarships. [The C-Test at other universities compared →](https://ctestprep.de/en/c-test-english)