Language of instruction

Teaching language – Language requirements

The main teaching language in all Bachelor’s degree programmes is German. However, even at Bachelor’s level some courses may be held in English or French. With a view to the Master’s degree programmes, which are mostly conducted in English, very good knowledge of English is essential. The teaching language of each individual course is indicated in the Course Catalogue.

Certificates

If a candidate’s verified university/university of applied sciences study achievements allow admission without examination, proof of knowledge of German of at least Certificate Level C1 of the Common European Framework must still be supplied as a condition of admission. This condition is regarded as satisfied if the previous course of study (Gymnasium, university, university of applied sciences) was undertaken in German or if one of the following language certificates is submitted by the beginning of the semester:

• Goethe Certificate, Level C1 with a grade of at least "gut"
• Goethe Certificate, Level C2 or ZOP, KDS, GDS
• TestDaF from Level 4 in all examinations
• Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch – Oberstufe [Austrian Language Diploma German, Higher Level]
• DSH-3 (only the registered ‘®Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang ausländischer Studienbewerber’)
• KMK II (‘Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz’ – Second level)
• UNIcert from Level 3