Accepted language certificates

Language requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English have to prove a good working knowledge of English. Their proficiency in English must be certified in an internationally recognised test. The following tests and levels are accepted:

• a) "Cambridge English: First“ (FCE) at least with grade A;


• b) "Cambridge English: Advanced“ (CAE) at least with grade C;


• c) "Cambridge English: Proficiency“ (CPE) at least with “pass”;


• d) IELTS Academic ("International English Language Testing System“): at least with Band 6;


• e) "Test of English as a Foreign Language”, internet-based test (TOEFL iBT): at least with 80 points;


• f) "Test of English as a Foreign Language", paper-based test (TOEFL PBT): at least with 550 points;


• g) "The Pearson Test of English Academic“ (PTE Academic), at least with 60 points;


• h) UNIcert level II


• i) other proof according to the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages" (GeR), at least level B2;

Successful completion of the test (a-i) may not be more than three years before receipt of the application for admission.

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