English-language courses

For the English-language study programs, sufficient language skills must be demonstrated before the start of the course. Adequate English language skills are usually demonstrated by a test certificate or a confirmation of language level B2 from the home institution. 
The language requirements for English are at least level B2 or equivalent proof through an official test:  A TOEFL test score of at least 85 points (235 computer version and 570 institutional version/ITP) is required for the program. An IELTS test score of at least 6.5 points is also accepted. Test results from TOEIC, CAEL, CPE and CAE are also recognized and can be converted here if necessary. In addition, the Duolingo English Test (DET) with a minimum score of 110 is also accepted.

Sufficient language skills in both languages of instruction must be demonstrated for study programs that are offered partly in German and partly in English.

German-language courses

Sufficient knowledge of German must be demonstrated for study in German-language programs. For all Bachelor's programs, German language proficiency at language level C1 must be demonstrated. This language level corresponds to the language diploma (level II) of the Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs, the DSH examination (DSH 2), TestDaF (> 17) and the Goethe Zertifikat C1 (new intermediate level examination) of the Goethe Institute.