Language Proficiency

If you have obtained your higher education entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung, HZB) at a German school in Germany or abroad, you do NOT have to prove your knowledge of German.

• Successful completion of the Feststellungsprüfung (assessment test) at a German Studienkolleg (preparatory course)
• successfully completed German-language higher education studies (complete studies in German)
• Language Diploma of the Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs Level II (DSD II)
• Goethe Zertifikat C2 (equivalent to Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom)
• German Language Examination for University Admission (DSH at least level 2)
• Test DaF with a total of at least 16 points, of which at least 4 points in all sub-tests (reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written expression, oral expression)
• Certificate of the examination "telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule" or "telc Deutsch C2
• International Baccalaureate IB-Diploma with German as Language A at Higher Level with a proven final grade of at least 6
• European Baccalaureate with German as language L1 or L2 with a final grade of 8.0
• Other certificates recognised by the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany (KMK) and the German Rectors' Conference (HRK) as proof of sufficient knowledge of German for admission to higher education studies

• Goethe Certificate C1
• German Language Examination for University Admission (DSH Level 1)

Holders of the Goethe Zertifikat C1 and those who have passed the DSH-1 examination may be granted conditional admission. The admission is valid until the end of the second semester and is subject to the condition that the student attends a compulsory DSH preparation course and successfully completes the examination with at least DSH-2. This regulation only applies if the English language skills are already available at the time of application. If proof of German language skills at DSH-2 level is not provided by the end of the second semester, the student will be exmatriculated.

German language skills must be proven at the time of application. Only the diploma, examination certificate or certificate serves as proof. Certificates of participation or proofs that only state the number of hours cannot be accepted.

The following certificates are accepted for unrestricted admission to Leuphana College:

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

• TOEFL-Test (Test of English as a Foreign Language) at least 60 points (Reading: 10 Points, Listening: 13 Points, Speaking: 18 Points, Writing: 18 Points, Writing: 15 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
• Cambrigde B2 First at least Scale 160
• Cambridge C1 Advanced at least Scale 180
• Cambridge C2 Proficiency  at least Scale 200
• IELTS Academic Version (International Language Testing System) at least 4,5 points
• TOEIC Listening & Reading at least 650 points
• TOEIC Speaking & Writing at least 280 points
• Pearson Test of English, Academic Test (PTE Academic) at least 50 ponits

Note
As proof of the English test you have to submit a copy of the test certificate with the test result. At the time of your application, the test results must not be older than 2 years.

You can prove the required knowledge of English with already completed modules of a university course, as long as these meet the following requirements:

• Modules of a university course of at least 30 Credit Points (CP) according to ECTS, taught exclusively in English and completed with an assessment in English

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

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

Proof of English proficiency must be submitted by 15 July. The date of submission is the date of receipt by Leuphana and not the date postmarked. Only the relevant final certificate will be accepted as proof. Certificates of participation or documents that only list the number of hours will not be accepted.
If you cannot submit the necessary documents with your application, you will be accepted conditionally and must present the required proof by the end of your second semester at the latest. Students who fail to provide proof of proficiency by this deadline shall be de-registered.