Languages

The current LPU programme listings do not show an M.A. in English as a regular postgraduate programme. The university does offer English and literature related learning, but for a specific M.A. English degree, the latest programme list should be checked before making a decision. If the main interest is English literature, language, teaching or communication, related postgraduate options may also be worth comparing. 

B1 German is normally required for the vocational training visa when the training institution has not already assessed the applicant's language skills. 

For most of the English-Taught courses at Paderborn University, a German language proficiency test score is not required. But, exception may be there for some courses. The IELTS / TOEFL scores are accepted for English language proof. The mininum score vary as per the courses. But for IELTS, the score range could be 6.0 - 7.0 and for TOEFL score could be 80 - 100. 

For most of the English-Taught courses at Paderborn University, a German language proficiency test score is not required. But, exception may be there for some courses. The IELTS / TOEFL scores are accepted for English language proof. The mininum score vary as per the courses. But for IELTS, the score range could be 6.0 - 7.0 and for TOEFL score could be 80 - 100. 

Since the Bachelor's courses are taught in German so in that case, German language proficiency can be proven. For this, the test certificates like TestDAF, DSH 2, Goethe Certificate, etc. can be submitted. Whereas for English-taught courses, an English language test score has to be submitted such as IELTS / TOEFL. 

• The minimum test scores in IELTS / TOEFL vary as per the courses. For some courses, IELTS score required may be 6.5 - 7.0. 

For admission to Bachelor's and Master's courses of Hildesheim University, the students can submit the following certificates to prove German language proficiency-

• TestDAF
• Goethe Certificate C2
• DSH 2
• Telc C1 Hochschule

Yes, Uni of Wuppertal offers full-time preparatory German courses via its Language Teaching Institute.

Courses are delivered from beginner to advanced levels (A1 to C1). Full-time course load is around 24 hours per week across 38 teaching weeks per year.

More information is available on uni-wuppertal.de.

For every Master's course taught in German at the Uni of Cologne, the students must have good German language skills. The following German certificates are recognised to prove this - 

• DSH 2
• TestDAF TDN 4 in all examination parts
• Telc C1 Hochschule
• Telc C2
• Goethe-Institut C1 Certificate

If students wish to study a Master's programme only in English language, then there are no formal entry requiremens. 

Yes, Indian students can get conditional admission to TU Clausthal if their German proficiency is below C1 level. A minimum grade B2 is enough for Indian students to get a conditional offer, if other entry requirements are met.

Yes, Indian students can get conditional admission to TU Clausthal if their German proficiency is below C1 level. A minimum grade B2 is enough for Indian students to get a conditional offer, if other entry requirements are met.