Changes to English proficiency requirements for intakes starting with Spring 2024

July 05, 2023

Dear Future Students, 

We would like to announce an important update to our English language proficiency requirements for students applying for intakes starting with Spring 2024 (February 2024).

After careful evaluation, we have decided to discontinue the acceptance of the Duolingo English Certificate and Medium of Instruction Letter* as proof of English proficiency. 

This change aims to ensure that our students are equipped with the necessary language skills to excel in an English-speaking academic environment. 

Detailed information about the updated requirements, accepted tests and score guidelines can be found below, as well as in the Admissions section of our website. 

* Exceptions for the Medium of Instruction letter will only be considered for students who are English natives or have completed their high school education entirely in English at recognized International Schools following American, British, or IB curricula.  

**Please note that this decision does not impact any of the applicants for the Fall 2023 intake or those who have already been accepted for the Spring 2024 intake.  

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR FOUNDATION PROGRAM APPLICANTS: 

  • TOEFL Internet-Based Test – 65 points 

  • IELTS – band score 5.5. We do not accept sub-scores below 5.0

  • Cambridge English Certificate – First Certificate in English (FCE): B2

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR APPLICANTS: 

  • TOEFL Internet-Based Test– 76 points. A minimum of 22 points in writing is required

  • IELTS – band score 6.0. We do not accept sub-scores below 5.5. A minimum of 6.0 in writing is required

  • Cambridge Certificate – First Certificate in English (FCE): Minimum grade B 

  • Pearson Academic – 65 points 

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER AND MBA APPLICANTS: 

  • TOEFL Internet-Based Test – 88 points 

  • IELTS – band score 6.5. We do not accept sub-scores below 6.0. 

  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English – from Grade C. A minimum of 180 points is required. 

  • Pearson Academic – 75 points 

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR PHD APPLICANTS: 

  • TOEFL Internet-Based Test  – 100 points. We do not accept individual section scores below 20. 

  • IELTS – band score between 7 and 7.5. We do not accept sub-scores below 6.0. 

IMPORTANT!

Following the review of submitted applications and the admissions interview with an applicant, our admissions committee maintains the authority to request any additional evidence of English proficiency if deemed necessary. 

For further clarification on English Proficiency requirements, we encourage applicants to contact our student recruitment team at  recruitmentsymbolmodul.acpunktat 

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