TestAS

TestAS (Test für Ausländische Studierende) is a standardized study aptitude test for international applicants who plan to study in Germany. It measures general and subject-specific study aptitude and is used by many German higher education institutions as an instrument for valid, fair and objective selection. A good result can strengthen an application or even be a prerequisite, and the test helps German universities make fair, objective and suitable decisions in admission and selection procedures. TestAS is offered in German and English (language level A2-B2 CEFR) and is available worldwide at many g.a.s.t. test centres. It exists in two formats: a digital and a paper-based TestAS, which test the same abilities and place the same demands on participants. TestAS is an offering of g.a.s.t.

TestAS is a standardized study aptitude test for international applicants who plan to study in Germany. It is offered by g.a.s.t. and is available in German and English. The test exists in a digital and a paper-based format, which test the same abilities and place the same demands on participants. It is used by many German higher education institutions as an instrument for valid, fair and objective selection. Test dates listed on the official website include October 24, 2026, November 26, 2026, and February 25, 2027.

A central standardized study aptitude test for international applicants to German higher education institutions, used for valid, fair and objective selection.

• digital TestAS

  A digital format of TestAS that tests the same abilities and places the same demands on participants as the paper-based test.

• paper-based TestAS

  A paper-based format of TestAS that tests the same abilities and places the same demands on participants as the digital test.

1. 1Test für Ausländische Studierende: TestAS - Test für Ausländische Studierendetestas.de
2. 2Test für Ausländische Studierende: g.a.s.t. Akademietestas.de
3. 3Test für Ausländische Studierende: Aktuellestestas.de
4. 4Test für Ausländische Studierende: Über g.a.s.t.testas.de