Language proficiency requirements for bachelor's programmes
For our German-speaking bachelor's programmes, language proficiency at Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF) C1 level is required.
We accept the following proof of language proficiency in German:
- German Language Examination for University Entrance (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang - DSH) (minimum total grade DSH-2)
- Test of German as a foreign language: TestDaF (Deutsch als Fremdsprache: TestDaF) (minimum average grade TDN 4)
- German part of the assessment examination of the Centre for International Students (Prüfungsteil „Deutsch“ der Feststellungsprüfung an Studienkollegs)
- Level 2 of the German Language Diploma of the Standing Conference of Ministers of Education (deutsche Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz – zweite Stufe - DSD II)
- Central advanced level examination of the Goethe Institute (Zentrale Oberstufensprüfung des Goethe-Instituts - ZOP)
- German language diploma of the Goethe Institute- level 1 (Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom des Goethe Instituts - KDS)
- German language diploma of the Goethe Institute - level 2 (Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom des Goethe Instituts - GDS)
- Goethe Certificate C2 (Goethe-Zertifikat C2 - Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom - GDS)
- "Pass" in telc German C1 University Examination (Bestandene Prüfung telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule Prüfung)
For the following programmes, there are other/additional language proficiency requirements:
- Business Management and Psychology (BMP): English proficiency (approx. 7yrs school English)
- Internal link opens in the same window:International Business Information Systems (IBS): English proficiency (TOEFL ibt 79, IELTS 6)
- International Business Management (IBM): English proficiency (TOEFL ibt 79, IELTS 6)
- International Business (IBW): English proficiency (approx. 7yrs school English), 2nd foreign language (regional focus): French or Spanish (4 - 5yrs of school French or Spanish)
Language proficiency requirements for master's programmes
1. Master's programmes taught in German
| Study programme | Language | Minimum level required |
| Applied Materials Science (AMW) | German | B 2 CEF |
| Internal link opens in the same window:Business Application Architectures (BAM) | German | B 2 CEF |
| Computer Science (INM) | German | B 2 CEF |
| Mechatronic Systems (MES) | German | B 2 CEF |
| Mobile Systems (MOS) | German | B 2 CEF |
| Risk, Reliability and Safety Engineering (SSM) | German | DSH 2 or TDN 4 |
| Technical Physician (TP) | German | B 2 CEF |
2. Master's programmes taught in German and English
| Study programmes | Language | Minimum level required |
| Advanced Precision Engineering (APE) | English German | B 2 CEF B 2 CEF |
| Applied Health Promotion (AGF) | German English | DSH 2 or TDN 4 C 1 CEF recommended |
| Biomedical Engineering (BME) | English German | B 1 CEF A 1 CEF |
| Interactive Media Design (DIM) | English German | TOEFL 76 internet-based TDN 4 |
| Computer Science in Media (MIM) | English German | TOEFL 76 internet-based TDN 4 |
| Micromedical Engineering (MZT) | English German | B 2 CEF B 2 CEF |
| Sustainable Bioprocess Technology (NBT) | English German | B 2 CEF B 2 CEF |
| Smart Systems (SMA) | English German | B 1 CEF A 1 CEF (for start in winter semester) |
| Business Administration and Engineering - Product Innovation (WPI) | English German | B 2 CEF B 2 CEF |
| Business Administration and Engineering - Sales and Service Engineering (SEM) | English German | TOEFL 540 DSH Exam |
3. Master's programmes taught in English
| Study programme | Language | Minimum level required |
| Business Consulting (BCM) | English | TOEFL ibt 76, IELTS 6.0, APIEL 3 |
Executive Master of International Business Management (EMBA) | English | TOEFL 90 internet-based or IELTS 6.5 |
| International Management (IMM) | English | TOEFL 95 internet-based or IELTS 7, or Cambridge Certificate in Proficiency in English |
| Master of International Business Management (MBA) | English | TOEFL 90 internet-based or IELTS 6.5 |
| Medical Devices & Healthcare Management (MDM) | English | TOEFL 80 internet-based |
| English | B 2 CEF |