FSP in Niedersachsen: Fee, Format & Application
For international doctors who want to work in Germany, the Fachsprachprüfung (FSP) in Niedersachsen is run by Ärztekammer Niedersachsen (ÄKN) + NiZzA. The exam takes place in Hannover. Below you'll find this state's current fee, exam format and application steps.
ℹ️ Some of this information comes from secondary sources; verify on the Kammer's official page before your exam.
Niedersachsen FSP — at a glance
| Ärztekammer | Ärztekammer Niedersachsen (ÄKN) + NiZzA |
|---|---|
| Exam city | Hannover |
| Fee | 595 € — 595 € as of 01.01.2026 (raised from the previous 490 € — confirmed). |
| Format | The official page gives no part-by-part detail; the national standard (3 × ~20 min) is assumed — confirm with the Kammer. |
| Pass criteria | Not stated on the official page. |
| Application | No separate/personal registration is possible. The candidate is enrolled in the exam by NiZzA during the Approbation/Berufserlaubnis application; the ÄKN administers the exam. Contact: fachsprachpruefung@aekn.de. |
| Waiting time | Not stated on the official page. |
What's specific to this state?
A two-institution setup: NiZzA enrolls, the ÄKN runs the exam. The 'cleanest German' advantage.
Dialect note: Hannover-Hochdeutsch — widely regarded as Germany's 'cleanest' / most standard German. The exam expects standard Hochdeutsch from you; but the simulated patient may slip into everyday speech — so knowing the regional dialect helps.
Practice the exam in Niedersachsen format
A real FSP simulation with an AI patient in this state's format — anamnesis, Arztbrief and case presentation.
How do you apply?
No separate/personal registration is possible. The candidate is enrolled in the exam by NiZzA during the Approbation/Berufserlaubnis application; the ÄKN administers the exam. Contact: fachsprachpruefung@aekn.de.
General rule: you don't apply directly to the Kammer. First you apply to the relevant state authority (Approbation / Berufserlaubnis); that authority refers you to the FSP. Start preparing early — waiting times range from weeks to months depending on the state.
Official source
For current and binding information, always rely on the Kammer's official page: Ärztekammer Niedersachsen (ÄKN) + NiZzA — official FSP page ↗