B2 and the medical German exam

B2 general German and the medical language exam serve different purposes. Check which evidence your German licensing authority accepts before booking an exam.

Open the Marburger Bund’s state-by-state German language requirements

Check the two requirements separately

• General German. Ask which certificate is accepted and when you need to submit it.
• Medical German. Ask which medical language test or other evidence is accepted for your application.

The accepted certificates and administrative steps can vary by state. If you already hold a certificate or passed a test elsewhere, ask your authority whether it will accept that evidence.

Find your licensing authority by searching for Doctor of medicine and selecting the city where you intend to work.

Stand: 2026-11-09. This is a guide, not legal advice. Every German state has its own rules, and rules change. Check with your state's medical chamber (Landesärztekammer) before you act.