Proof of the foreign (non-German) language requirements
Please find out more about proof of German language skills here: https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/96940
Master of Arts and Master of Science
Accounting and Finance | English proficiency B2 CEFR. | |
Advanced Quantum Physics | Knowledge of the English language at least at the level of level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR/GER) | |
Allgemeine Sprachwissenschaft | Proof of good knowledge of English (level comparable to B2 GER) | |
American Studies | English proficiency at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR / GER): Level C 1 CEFR (GER) can be proven by the BA degree in English or American Studies | |
Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) | English test certificate or another proof of proficiency equivalent to level B2 of the Common European Framework CEFR (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS) | |
Archaeological Sciences and Human Evolution | B2 (GER) | |
Archaeology | English B2 (GER) | |
Astro and Particle Physics | Knowledge of the English language at least at the level of level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR/GER) | |
Biochemistry | Applicants whose documents do not show that they have sufficient English language skills (e.g.: mother tongue English or English listed at the higher education entrance qualification) must provide proof of sufficient English language skills (e.g.: TOEFL, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF or GER), level B1. | |
Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution (former: Evolution und Ökologie) | Englischkenntnisse (B2 GER) müssen durch einen der folgenden Nachweise belegt werden:
Befreit von der Vorlage der Sprachzertifikate sind Bewerber mit folgenden Sprachnachweisen:
Bewerber*innen ohne deutschsprachige Hochschulzugangsberechtigung oder Bachelorzeugnis eines deutschsprachigen Studiengangs: International anerkannter Nachweis deutscher Sprachkenntnisse auf dem Niveau A2. | |
Bioinformatik / Bioinformatics | Knowledge of English at a level of at least B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEF or GER) | |
Biomedical Technologies | Proof of English language proficiency at level C1 CEFR. Graduates of the affine Bachelor's degree program at the Universities of Tübingen and Stuttgart who have completed their thesis and colloquium in English are exempt from providing proof of English language proficiency. | |
Cellular and Immunological Biosciences – From Single Cells to Plants, Animals, and Humans (former: Molekulare Zellbiologie und Immunologie) | Englischkenntnisse (B2 GER) müssen durch einen der folgenden Nachweise belegt werden:
Befreit von der Vorlage der Sprachzertifikate sind Bewerber mit folgenden Sprachnachweisen:
Bewerber*innen ohne deutschsprachige Hochschulzugangsberechtigung oder Bachelorzeugnis eines deutschsprachigen Studiengangs: International anerkannter Nachweis deutscher Sprachkenntnisse auf dem Niveau A2. | |
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience | Proof of an internationally recognised examination in English (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS or comparable), if the mother tongue is not English or a degree from an English-speaking school or university is not available. No language test ist required for applicants who can prove a 6-month stay in an English-speaking country and for German applicants who can prove 8 years of English lessons up to the Abitur. | |
Comparative & Middle East Politics and Society (CMEPS) | To prove English skills on the B2/C1 level of the Common European Reference Framework (CERF) for Languages, one of the following certificates has to be provided:
Such a certificate is not required
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Computational Neuroscience | Proof of an internatiolnally recognized examination in English (e.g. TOEFL with a minimum score of 550 points of 210 in the computer-based test), if the native language is not English or a degree from an English-speaking school or university is not available. | |
Computerlinguistik / Computational Linguistics | Advanced knowledge of English at reference level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or equivalent English skills must be demonstrated. | |
Cultures of the Global South / | English, Spanish and French are the languages of instruction and examination in this degree program. To take part in the Masters's program, knowledge of one of the following languages at the level of C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) must bei documented:
Knowledge ot two of the three languages of instruction and examination, i.e. English and Spanish of English and French ist recommended. Documentation of at least B2-level knowledge of the second language must be provided at the latest when the student registers for the Masters's thesis process.
The acquisition of language skills is not part of the Master's programme. | |
Data Science in Business and Economics | English proficiency B2 CEFR. | |
Demokratie und Regieren in Europa | Proof of English language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The knowledge is considered proven if alternatively
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Deutsche Literatur | Proof of good knowledge of two foreign languages (one of the languages must be English or French) | |
Economics |
Please note that specific language requirements apply for students of the double degree, the requirements for the University of Nottingham are listed here: www.nottingham.ac.uk/academicservices/qualitymanual/admissions/minimum-english-language-entry-requirements.aspx | |
Economics and Finance | English proficiency B2 CEFR. | |
English Linguistics | Proof of English language proficiency at level C1 CEFR is also a prerequisite for studying on the Master's degree program. Otherwise, one of the following language certificates must be submitted as an entry requirement for level C1 CEFR: - TOEFL (IBT) with at least 105 points or an equivalence test specified by TS/TOEFL with a corresponding number of points | |
English Literatures and Cultures | Knowledge of English at leven C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The level C1 CEFR can be verified by the BA degree in English/American Studies. | |
Ethnologie / Social and Cultural Anthropology | Proof of English language skills at level B2 of the Common E | |
European Economics |
Please note that specific language requirements apply for students of the double degree with the University of Nottingham: www.nottingham.ac.uk/academicservices/qualitymanual/admissions/minimum-english-language-entry-requirements.aspx | |
European Management |
Please note that specific language requirements apply for students of the double degree with the University of Nottingham: www.nottingham.ac.uk/academicservices/qualitymanual/admissions/minimum-english-language-entry-requirements.aspx | |
Evangelische Theologie für Berufsqualifizierte (Weiterbildungsstudiengang) | Althebräisch- und Griechischkenntisse. | |
General Management | English proficiency B2 CEFR. | |
Geoökologie / Geoecology | English language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages must be proven. | |
Geowissenschaften / Geosciences | English language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages must be proven. | |
Germanistische Linguistik | Proof of English language skills at level B2 (or comparable) is required. | |
Griechisch | Knowledge of Latin to the extent of the Latinum must be proven; | |
Infection Biology & Control | Documentation of English proficiency of at least level of B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Documentation of French proficiency of at least level of A2 CEFR (DELF A2). | |
Informatik / Computer Science | B2/C1 (GER) | |
Integrierter deutsch-französischer Master-Studiengang Geschichte | Please tell us in a PDF document in a short informal text what kind and extent of French lessons you have had so far (school lessons, possibly French courses during the Bachelor minor, possibly stays in France, other language courses). For proof of your schooling in French, please upload your Abitur certificate. You can also upload additional language certificates such as DELF/DALF. | |
Interkulturelle deutsch-französische Studien / Études interculturelles franco-allemandes | Very good knowledge of the French language, at least GER B2 Native French speakers don't have to prove this requirement | |
International Business | English proficiency B2 CEFR. | |
Internationale Literaturen | Proof of good knowledge of English at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and another modern foreign language (A2 CEFR). | |
Islamische Praktische Theologie (Seelsorge) | - Knowledge of English (at least B2 of the CEFR) and - Knowledge of Aracib (at least B2 of the CEFR) | |
Islamische Theologie im Europäischen Kontext | - Knowledge of English (at least B2 of the CEFR) - Knowledge of Arabic (at least B2 of the CEFR) - Knowledge of German | |
Islamwissenschaft / Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies | Proof of English language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) by means of an internationally recognised examination in English (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English Test, language certificate of the Geman Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) or comparable) | |
Judaistik |
In addition - depending on the specialization - Yiddish or Greek or (Judeo) Arabic, Latin or a Romance or a Slavic language | |
Koreanistik / Korean Studies | Proof of good knowledge of the Korean language at the intermediate level according to the language training at the Department of Sinology and Korean Studies at the University of Tübingen (Level B2 of the CEFR or Level 4 of the Test of Proficiency in Korean TOPIK).
In addition, good knowledge of English according to language level B2/C1 of the CEFR is required. | |
Latein | Knowledge of Greek to the extent of the Graecum must be proven. | |
Literatur- und Kulturtheorie | Proof of good language skills in at least two languages (one of which must be French or English) | |
Machine Learning | Good knowledge of English, which must be documented by one of the following certificates:
In exceptional circumstances, the selection board may accept other evidence of equivalent language ability. The examination board decides on the existence of the professional qualification. | |
Management and Economics | English proficiency B2 CEFR. | |
Master of Public Policy and Social Change | Proof of English Language Qualification (for all applicants whose first language is not English) Level B2/C1 or equivalent according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), normally translated to: | |
Mathematical Physics | Proof of an English language level of at least B2 according to the CEFR. The required language proficiency is considered proven if
For German applicants, the Abitur certificate is sufficient proof of English language skills. | |
Medieninformatik / Media Informatics | B2/C1 (GER) | |
Medizininformatik / Medical Informatics | Proof of English language proficiency at least at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and German language proficiency at least at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) | |
Medizinische Strahlenwissenschaft / Medical Radiation Sciences | English: B2 CEFR. Deviating from the regulations of the Admission and Matriculation Regulations of the University of Tübingen in § 4a, it is also accepted as proof of English if the Bachelor thesis was written in English and the associated final colloquium was held in English. | |
Microbiology and Infection Biology (former: Mikrobiologie) | Englischkenntnisse (B2 GER) müssen durch einen der folgenden Nachweise belegt werden:
Befreit von der Vorlage der Sprachzertifikate sind Bewerber mit folgenden Sprachnachweisen:
Bewerber*innen ohne deutschsprachige Hochschulzugangsberechtigung oder Bachelorzeugnis eines deutschsprachigen Studiengangs: International anerkannter Nachweis deutscher Sprachkenntnisse auf dem Niveau A2. | |
Molekulare Medizin | Knowledge of English corresponding to level C1 CEFR. Proof is to be provided by means of one of the following tests and requires the achievement of the minimum result mentioned in each case:
a) TOEFL test (minimum overall score of 90 and at least 22 points per section or area of competence of the Internet-Based-TOEFL (TOEFL iBT)); | |
Musikwissenschaft | Language skills in English (GER B2), Latin(GER A2) and another modern foreign language (GER B1) are required and must be proven at the latest when registering for the master thesis. | |
Nano-Science |
Knowledge of the English language at the level of at least B2 of the CEFR. Proof can be provided, for example, by:
Other comparable evidence may be recognised by the selection board. | |
Naturwissenschaftliche Archäologie | Adequate knowledge of English must be demonstrated. Knowledge equivalent to level B2 of the CEFR is considered sufficient. | |
Neural and Behavioural Science | Proof of an internationally recognised examination in English (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS or comparable), if the mother tongue is not English or a degree from an English-speaking school or university is not available. No language test ist required for applicants who can prove a 6-month stay in an English-speaking country and for German applicants who can prove 8 years of English lessons up to the Abitur. | |
Neurobiology (former: Neurobiologie) | Englischkenntnisse (B2 GER) müssen durch einen der folgenden Nachweise belegt werden:
Befreit von der Vorlage der Sprachzertifikate sind Bewerber mit folgenden Sprachnachweisen:
Bewerber*innen ohne deutschsprachige Hochschulzugangsberechtigung oder Bachelorzeugnis eines deutschsprachigen Studiengangs: International anerkannter Nachweis deutscher Sprachkenntnisse auf dem Niveau A2. | |
Palaeolithic Archaeology | English proficiency B2 CEFR | |
Peace Research and International Relations | Successful completion of the Master's programme “Peace Research and International Relations” presupposes a good working knowledge of English. Therefore, students have to provide proof of their knowledge of English at the level of Level B2/C1 or equivalent according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). As proof are accepted:
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Physik | Proof of knowledige is required
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Politik und Gesellschaft Ostasiens | Good knowledge of Chinese, Japanese or Korean at the intermediate level according to the language training at the Department of Sinology and Korean Studies or the Department of Japanese Studies at the University of Tübingen (level B2 of the CEFR). | |
Population-Based Medicine | English language at the level corresponding to level B2 of the CEFR | |
Quantitative Data Science Methods: Psychomatrics, Econometrics and Machine Learning | The language of the master’s program is English with the following language requirements (any of the following will be regarded as evidence of proficiency):
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Romanische Literaturwissenschaft | Proof must be provided of knowledge of the Romance language chosen as the main subject and good knowledge of the Romance language chosen as a subsidiary subject; in addition, knowledge of Latin in the form of the Latin certificate or in the form of two graded certificates from courses of the type "Latin for Romance Studies I and II". | |
Romanische Sprachwissenschaft | Knowledge of a Romance language at leven C1 of the CEFR must be demonstrated. | |
Schulmanagement und Leadership (Weiterbildungsstudiengang) | German and English skills (B2 GER) are required. Evidence for GER B2 English are: - TOEFL (IBT) with a score of at least 79 or an equivalent exam as determined by TS/TOEFL with an equivalent score; - IELTS with at least level 6.5; - Cambridge Certificate FCE, CAE, CPE with completed level B2 or higher; - a recognized university entrance qualification obtained in English and in a country whose first official language is English or obtained in a sovereign capacity of one of these countries; - a recognized university degree of at least three years' duration, taken entirely in English; or - a German HZB with English as a subject of instruction from at least grade 8 up to the final grade with the final grade "good". | |
Sinologie / Chinese Studies | Good knowledge of Chinese (Mandarin) at level B2 of the CEFR and knowledge of English at level B2 CEFR must be demonstrated. | |
Slavistik | Selbständige Kenntnisse (Niveau B2 GeR) mind. einer und grundlegende Kenntnisse (Niveau A2 GeR) einer weiteren slavischen Sprache notwendig, die am Slavischen Seminar der Universität studierbar sind. Für den Profilbereich Deutsch-polnische Transkulturelle Studien ist nur Polnisch erforderlich. Es sind hierfür Kenntnisse des Polnischen mind. auf dem Niveau B2 GeR nachzuweisen. Zusätzlich muss über Englischkenntnisse mind. auf dem Niveau B1 GeR verfügt werden, die mind. dem Niveau entsprechen, das einem fünfjährigen aufsteigenden Schulunterricht erreicht wird. | |
Theologien interreligiös - Interfaith Studies | Kenntnisse in einer der vier Sprachen Latein, Griechisch, Hebräisch oder Arabisch (B2 des GER oder entsprechendes Niveau in den alten Sprachen) |
Master of Education
Deutsch | English and other foreign languages |
Englisch | English B2 GER |
Evangelische Theologie | Latinum; Graecum |
Französisch | French C1 GER; other Romance languages A2 GER; |
Geschichte | English; Latinum; |
Griechisch | Greek according to B.Ed. degree; Latinum; |
Islamische Religionslehre | Arabic B2 CEFR; Turkish, Persian or other foreign language from the Islamic cultural area A2 GER |
Italienisch | Italian C1 CEFR; other Romance languages A2 CEFR; |
Katholische Theologie | Latinum; Graecum |
Latein | Latin equivalent of B.Ed. degree, Graecum; for the master thesis: English B2 GER |
Philosophie / Ethik | Latinum or Graecum |
Politikwissenschaft | English B2 GER |
Russisch | Russian B2 GER |
Spanisch | Spanish C1 GER; other Romance language A2 CEFR; |