Compare the two before booking
The Bildungszentrum charges a flat €200 for every telc level and the DTZ. Lernstudio publishes €160 at A1/A2 and €185 at B1/B2 - a €40 difference at the lower levels for the same certificate, in the same city.
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German exam centres in Bochum
Bochum has two telc centres covering the full range from A1 to C2, and they price very differently: one charges a flat €200 for everything including the DTZ, the other starts at €160. For a beginner exam that gap is worth ten minutes of comparison.
telcDTZChecked July 2026
Where to sit the exam
2 verified centres in Bochum
Each entry was checked on the centre's own website. Dates and fees change, so confirm directly with the centre before you pay.
| Centre | Exams | Levels | Frequency | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bochumer BildungszentrumOfficial examination centre for telc and g.a.s.t. Registration online or in person. | telcDTZ | telc certificates at all six CEFR levels, A1 to C2; Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer | See centre | €200 for telc exams and for the DTZ |
| Lernstudio BochumPublishes a full price list across all six levels. | telc | telc A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C2 Allgemein | See centre | A1/A2 €160B1/B2 €185C1/C2 €195 |
We do not publish individual sitting dates: they change too often to be safe. Follow the centre link for the current calendar.
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What is different about Bochum
All six levels in one place
A1 through C2 under a single licence means you can stay with the same centre as you move up, and you only learn one registration process.
Online or in person
Unlike several Ruhr centres that insist on a counter visit, Bochum takes registrations online as well - useful if you are working full time.
The rest of the Ruhr is close
Essen, Dortmund and Duisburg are all within half an hour by train, and each has centres with different fees and dates. For a beginner exam in particular, compare before booking.
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FAQ
Taking a German exam in Bochum
Where can I take a telc exam in Bochum?
At the Bochumer Bildungszentrum, an official telc and g.a.s.t. examination centre covering all six levels from A1 to C2, as well as the Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer.
How much does a German exam cost in Bochum?
The centre states a flat €200 for telc exams and for the DTZ. Neighbouring Ruhr cities charge less at the lower levels, so it is worth comparing if you are sitting A1 or A2.
Is there a Goethe-Institut in Bochum?
No. Düsseldorf is the nearest Goethe exam location. For most residence and citizenship purposes a telc certificate at the same level is accepted - confirm with the office asking for it.
Official directories
The exam boards maintain their own centre finders. They are the authoritative list.
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