The Unified German Entrance Exam (UGE) is a special form of test that students take before entering a master’s program to confirm their high level of foreign language proficiency. It is especially important for those who plan to connect their lives with Germany, receive additional education and develop their careers here. The ECI certificate is one of the documents that will help to increase the competitive ability of applicants.
How is the EVI conducted?
A single entrance exam includes 2 blocks:
- testing the student’s knowledge of his or her professional specialty (the Unified Professional Entrance Examination);
- testing of German language skills.
These exams are held on different days. The foreign language test includes assessment of grammar, vocabulary, reading, and comprehension of the text, and matching. It takes 60 minutes to complete the test. In 2023, the EMI will be held in July, and you should check with your educational institution for a more detailed schedule.
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Advantages of obtaining a EMI;
Nowadays, students have many prospects for study and employment not only in Ukraine but also abroad. Germany is also among the top 5 popular destinations among our compatriots. However, it should be understood that you can only take advantage of the opportunities by making efforts. The key condition is knowledge of the German language and the CEFR certificate, which is an official document confirming the level of foreign language proficiency.
You should not give up the opportunity to take the Unified State Exam. The EMI opens up quite broad prospects for those wishing to settle in Germany:
- access to higher education. For example, if you are planning to enter a postgraduate program or obtain a second higher education, the results of the EMI can help you to facilitate this task;
- advantages in the labor market. When submitting a resume, preference is given to candidates with a university degree and a certificate confirming their level of German (CEFR);
- improving the level of foreign language skills. Preparing for the EIT requires effort and additional study of German, reaching a level of at least B2.
In general, you should understand that today a foreign language is a must-have for a modern person who wants to achieve something in their life. Therefore, you should not give up the opportunity to pass the EMI. The certificate of this exam will help in your future self-realization.
How EVI helps professionals
In addition to facilitating admission and employment, the Unified Entrance Exam Certificate also greatly simplifies the professional life of specialists in various fields:
- engineering. The EVI certificate will help you find a job abroad or in an international company;
- IT. International cooperation is particularly developed in this area. Many foreign companies hire Ukrainian IT specialists. The support for domestic specialists has grown even more now, amid the full-scale war with Russia, so the CEFR certificate will help confirm the level of German language proficiency and give you an advantage over your competitors. It’s also worth noting that many useful materials are written in foreign languages, so German is a prerequisite for using them;
- business. Entering the international market and cooperating with foreign partners will be more effective if you know a foreign language well, and having a CEFR certificate not only confirms your level of German or English, but can also be an advantage when working with serious companies;
- Medicine. The EMI makes it easier for medical students to apply for internships at German or Austrian universities, as well as for exchange programs to improve their skills. In general, the certificate of this exam helps to develop a career – it opens up the possibility of participating in international conferences, symposia and using international treatment protocols.
It should be noted that to obtain a certificate, you need to pass a single entrance exam. This, in turn, requires good preparation. It is best to improve your knowledge with a teacher who can provide a professional approach and create an effective training program.
How to determine the need for a tutor
The quality of preparation and knowledge of a foreign language directly affects the result of the EIT. Therefore, it is very important not to neglect the opportunity to improve your knowledge. It is very easy to determine whether you need a tutor’s help – you can test your knowledge of the EIT tasks from previous years. It will be appropriate to ask the teacher to check the answers. If the questions cause difficulties or the specialist finds errors, it is better not to delay, but to pay attention to preparation.
It is best to look for a tutor on special services where you can read reviews and ratings from other clients, as well as the teacher’s rating on the portal;
When preparing, you should focus your efforts on those topics that cause difficulties, and improve your vocabulary, grammar, and listening. It is better to start lessons in advance, at least six months to a year in advance, in order to have time to brush up on your knowledge. However, when studying with a tutor, you should keep track of your progress. You can evaluate it using the same principle – from time to time, you can complete tasks from the EMI program and other language exams. If there are no improvements or they are not satisfactory, this is a sign that you need to make efforts or even change tutors while you still have time.
