Specific entry requirements

All applicants must provide proof of English skills. Please therefore include one of the following documents with your application:

The following tests will be accepted as proof of sufficient proficiency in English:

• TOEFL-Test (Test of English as a Foreign Language) internet-based test with at least 90 points (Reading: 21 points, Listening: 19 points, Speaking: 22 points, Writing: 20 points)
  Test delivery at the test centre or as Home Edition, as well as 4-skills TOEFL iBT Paper Edition from test date 12 April 2021
• Cambridge B2 First with at least Scale 175
• Cambridge C1 Advanced with at least Scale 180
• Cambridge C2 Proficiency with at least Scale 200
• IELTS Academic Version (International English Language Testing System) with at least 6,5 points
• Pearson Test of English, Academic Test (PTE Academic) with at least 63 points
• TOEIC- *4 skills* Test with least 850 points for listening and reading and at least 340 points for speaking and writing

Note
As proof of the English test you have to submit a copy of the test certificate with the test result. Certificates of participation or documents that only list the number of hours will not be accepted. At the time of your application, the test results must not be older than 2 years.

You will demonstrate the required English proficiency with the following academic achievements:

• European Baccalaureate with English as language L1 or L2 with the final grade shown of at least 8.0
  or
• IB Diploma with English as Language A at Higher Level with a final grade of at least 6.0.
  or
• a minimum of 11 points in English as the first, second or third examination subject in the gymnasiale Oberstufe (average of the four half-year blocks or Abitur assessment) as recorded on your Abitur certificate
  or
• the final grade of at least 2.0 in English as shown in the other valid HZBs

Note
The proof of the English grade can be found on the copy of the university entrance qualification (diploma). This also applies to applicants who have completed their Abitur assessment at a German school abroad.

Successful completion of an English-language degree programme.

The fol­lo­wing cer­ti­fi­ca­te is ac­cep­ted for Eng­lish as a na­ti­ve lan­gua­ge:

• Certificate from an English-speaking school that entitles the holder to study in the respective country

Your university entrance qualification and not your nationality will be taken as proof.

You must in general provide proof of English proficiency with your application. Proof can be submitted later but no later than the start of the teaching period. Only the diploma, examination certificate or certificate serves as proof. Certificates of attendance or proofs that only state the number of hours can not be accepted. Submitted test results must not be older than two years.
If you are unable to provide the proof at the time of application, you will be admitted for a limited period of time, if you are admitted, and must provide the proof by the start of lectures at the latest. If the proof is not provided by this time, you will be de-registered.

Candidates from abroad applying for an English-language major do NOT need to prove German skills.

The range of English-language minors is limited. You can currently study the following minors in English:

• Comparative Economic Law (ENG)
• Nachhaltigkeitswissenschaften / Sustainability Science (GER / ENG)*
• Philosophie / Philosophy (GER / ENG)*
• Politikwissenschaft / Political Science (GER/ ENG)*
• Popular Music Studies (ENG)
• Psychology and Society (ENG)
• Raumwissenschaften / Spatial Sciences (GER / ENG)*
• Volkswirtschaftslehre / Economics (GER / ENG)*

*German-language minor that can also be taken in English.

If you wish to take a German-language minor, you should ideally have C1 German (DSH-2).

Note
Basic knowledge of German is essential in everyday life in Lüneburg, for example for finding accommodation.

General Regulations of Leuphana University of Lüneburg for admission and admission to the "Leuphana Bachelor" with all admission-restricted partial degree programs:
Nr. 73/24 dated 22.03.2024

Admission regulations for all Bachelor's degree programs (2-subject Bachelor's) with which the requirements for a teaching profession are taught:
Nr. 74/24 dated 22.03.2024

General regulations of Leuphana University of Lüneburg for admission to all Bachelor's degree programs that provide the prerequisites for a teaching degree (2-subject Bachelor's degree):
Nr. 75/24 dated 22.03.2024