Languages

For the programs that are taught in English, German language is not required. English language proficiency proof is required for these courses then. In such a case, TOEFL / IELTS score can be submitted. A few courses may require an IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90.

Yes. Berlin has Germany's the largest concentration of English-speaking tech companies. There, software engineers work entirely in English.

Learning German (B1/B2 level) is strongly recommended for long-term career growth. 

The courses are mostly English taught at Humboldt University of Berlin but the student should have basic knowledge of German Language to adjust well in the Campus and surrounding. German Language Tests accepted at the University are-

·       TestDaF

·       DSH

·       Goethe Certificate

The dMAT is mandatory starting from the Summer Semester 2027 intake onwards for eligible Master's applicants. Winter Semester 2026/27 is completely exempt because the first dMAT score reports are issued in October 2026, after university application deadlines close.

Yes. Over 1,000 master's programs across business schools, engineering Grandes Écoles and public universities are delivered entirely in English and French is not required for admission. That said, learning conversational French (A2-B1 level) is strongly recommended for daily life, internships and improving your job prospects after graduation, since under 40% of the local population speaks English fluently.

Nearly 1000-1300 master's degrees in France are taught in English. All universities in France, including public, private and the highly selective Grandes Écoles, offer entirely English taught master's degrees to foster internationalisation in education in France. In year 2024-25, over 12,000 Indian students were enrolled in France - most of these students were enrolled on English-taught programs only. 

Yes,  students can study at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences without learning German. There are many English taught courses that only require valid scores in English language tests such as IELTS or TOEFL.

Having basic understanding of German is advised to Indian students as it can increase chances of getting part time jobs in Germany.