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

from winter semester 2025/26:

Proof of English language proficiency at level C1 CEFR. The C1 CEFR level can be demonstrated by a BA degree in English or American Studies equivalent to the Tübingen B.A. degree. 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 score
- IELTS with at least level 7.5
- Cambridge Certificate FCE, CAE, CPE with completed level C1 or higher 
- a HZB or a completed course of study lasting at least two years - obtained in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, UK or USA and with sufficient proof from the institution that the language of study and examination of the degree/HZB was English. This only applies to degrees obtained at institutions within the English-speaking countries mentioned (no subsidiaries in other countries, no distance learning).

Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution

(former: Evolution und Ökologie)

Evidence of English language proficiency (minimum level B2):

• TOEFL (79 IBT or 550 PBT),
• IELTS minimum 6.5,
• Cambridge University First Certificate in English (FCE), Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) at least level B2,
• a recognized higher education entrance qualification earned in English in a country where English is the official language,
• a BSc degree from a country where English is the official language,
• proof of English proficiency at level B2 (or higher) on a higher education entrance qualification (such as the „Abiturzeugnis“).

German language certificate (required for international applicants, minimum level A2):
Goethe A2, or Telc A2, or ÖSD A2, or German as a native language, or BSc degree with German as the language of instruction. For details see https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/96940

Evidence of English language proficiency (minimum level B2):

• TOEFL (79 IBT or 550 PBT),
• IELTS minimum 6.5,
• Cambridge University First Certificate in English (FCE), Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) at least level B2,
• a recognized higher education entrance qualification earned in English in a country where English is the official language,
• a BSc degree from a country where English is the official language,
• proof of English proficiency at level B2 (or higher) on a higher education entrance qualification (such as the „Abiturzeugnis“).

German language certificate (required for international applicants, minimum level A2):
Goethe A2, or Telc A2, or ÖSD A2, or German as a native language, or BSc degree with German as the language of instruction. For details see https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/96940.

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:

• TOEFL certificate (with a score of at least 90 in the internet-based iBT and at least 21 scores in each section) or
• IELTS certificate (with a score of at least 6.5 and with at least 7 scores in the writing section).

Such a certificate is not required

• of students who have graduated in an exclusively English-speaking first-degree program;
• of students who prove a recognized higher education entrance qualification that was obtained in English and in a country whose first official language is English or that was obtained in a sovereign capacity in one of these countries.

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:

• English
• French
• Spanish

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.

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

• the Abitur certificate contains the grade or the score for a regular subject (not e.g. only for a study group) or the note on a supplementary examination; if the language is included in the foreign language sequence of the certificate of general qualification for university entrance (reformed upper secondary school), if uninterrupted teaching for at least five years from grade 8 can be proven and the last graade was at least "sufficient" and thus the target level B2 of the CEFR has been reached
• certificates at level B2 of the CEFR or equivalent are presented
• proof of attendance of courses in English language which are recognised by the relevant faculty as equivalent to B2 (CEFR)
• a certificate from the relevant faculty confirming the equivalence of language skills acquired outside of university or extracurricular activities
• the first degree has been obtained at an English-speaking university

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
the requirements for the University of Adelaide may be found here:
www.adelaide.edu.au/learning/program-approval/process/minimum-english-language-requirements-ug-pg.pdf

Proof of English language proficiency at level C1 CEFR is also a prerequisite for studying on the Master's degree program. 
The C1 CEFR level can be demonstrated by a BA degree in English or American Studies equivalent to the Tübingen B.A. degree.

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 
- IELTS with at least level 7.5 
- Cambridge Certificate FCE, CAE, CPE with completed level C1 or higher 
- a recognized university entrance qualification or a Bachelor's degree obtained in English and in a country where English is the majority cultural and colloquial language: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Australia, Barbados, Belize, Canada*, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, USA. *Canadian applicants must provide proof that their school and university education was completed in English.  

from winter semester 2025/26:

Proof of English language proficiency at level C1 CEFR. The C1 CEFR level can be proven by the BA degree in English or American Studies equivalent to the Tübingen B.A.. Otherwise, one of the following language certificates must be submitted as an entry requirement for the C1 CEFR level:
- TOEFL (IBT) with at least 105 points or an equivalence test specified by TS/TOEFL with a corresponding score
- IELTS with at least level 7.5
- Cambridge Certificate FCE, CAE, CPE with completed level C1 or higher 
- a HZB or a completed course of study lasting at least two years - obtained in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, UK or USA and with sufficient proof from the institution that the language of study and examination of the degree/HZB was English. This only applies to degrees obtained at institutions within the English-speaking countries mentioned (no subsidiaries in other countries, no distance learning).

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.

from winter semester 2025/26:

Proof of English language proficiency at level C1 CEFR. The C1 CEFR level can be proven by the BA degree in English or American Studies equivalent to the Tübingen B.A.. Otherwise, one of the following language certificates must be submitted as an entry requirement for the C1 CEFR level:
- TOEFL (IBT) with at least 105 points or an equivalence test specified by TS/TOEFL with a respective score
- IELTS with at least level 7.5
- Cambridge Certificate FCE, CAE, CPE with completed level C1 or higher 
- a HZB or a completed course of study lasting at least two years - obtained in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, UK or USA and with sufficient proof from the institution that the language of study and examination of the degree/HZB was English. This only applies to degrees obtained at institutions within the English-speaking countries mentioned (no subsidiaries in other countries, no distance learning).

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

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

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).

Very good knowledge of the French language, at least GER B2

Native French speakers don't have to prove this requirement

- Knowledge of English (at least B2 of the CEFR)

and

- Knowledge of Aracib (at least B2 of the CEFR)

- Knowledge of English (at least B2 of the CEFR)

- Knowledge of Arabic (at least B2 of the CEFR)

- Knowledge of German

• Knowledge of Hebrew (at least B2 of the CEFR)
• Knowledge of Aramaic (at least A2 of the CEFR)

In addition - depending on the specialization - Yiddish or Greek or (Judeo) Arabic, Latin or a Romance or a Slavic language

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.

Good knowledge of English, which must be documented by one of the following certificates:

• German Abitur certificate with proof of 6 (G8) or 7 (G9) years of English language instruction
• TOEFL iBT test with at least 94 points
• IELTS test with a score of at least 7.0
• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
• University entrance qualification from Great Britain, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand

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.

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: 
- TOEFL ibt: 79
- TOEFL pbt: 550 
- IELTS: 6.5 (overall band)
- Cambridge English Scale 176
- German HZB /z.B. Abiturzeugnis, Fachhochschulreife
- Secondary school certificate and/or university degree where the main language of instruction and examination was English

Proof of an English language level of at least B2 according to the CEFR. The required language proficiency is considered proven if

• the mother tongue is English,
• an English-language degree programme is available, or
• the result of an internationally recognized examination (usually TOEFL) is available

For German applicants, the Abitur certificate is sufficient proof of English language skills.

Evidence of English language proficiency (minimum level B2):

• TOEFL (79 IBT or 550 PBT),
• IELTS minimum 6.5,
• Cambridge University First Certificate in English (FCE), Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) at least level B2,
• a recognized higher education entrance qualification earned in English in a country where English is the official language,
• a BSc degree from a country where English is the official language,
• proof of English proficiency at level B2 (or higher) on a higher education entrance qualification (such as the „Abiturzeugnis“).

German language certificate (required for international applicants, minimum level A2):
Goethe A2, or Telc A2, or ÖSD A2, or German as a native language, or BSc degree with German as the language of instruction. For details see https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/96940

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));
b) IELTS (minimum overall score of 6.5 and at least 6 per section or area of competence;
c) Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English Test (Grade A, B or C);
d) Language Certificate of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) (at least level (a) or (b) (corresponds approximately to Council of Europe language competence levels C2 or C1) in each of the areas of competence).

Knowledge of the English language at the level of at least B2 of the CEFR. Proof can be provided, for example, by:

• Abitur certificate
• Certificate of a recognized language test (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Certificate, UNIcert)
• If you have completed at least three years of secondary education in an English-speaking country or region
• By proof of the mother tongue English

Other comparable evidence may be recognised by the selection board.

Evidence of English language proficiency (minimum level B2):

• TOEFL (79 IBT or 550 PBT),
• IELTS minimum 6.5,
• Cambridge University First Certificate in English (FCE), Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) at least level B2,
• a recognized higher education entrance qualification earned in English in a country where English is the official language,
• a BSc degree from a country where English is the official language,
• proof of English proficiency at level B2 (or higher) on a higher education entrance qualification (such as the „Abiturzeugnis“).

German language certificate (required for international applicants, minimum level A2):
Goethe A2, or Telc A2, or ÖSD A2, or German as a native language, or BSc degree with German as the language of instruction. For details see https://uni-tuebingen.de/en/96940

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:

• TOEFL ibt: 79
• TOEFL pbt: 550
• IELTS: 6.5 (overall band)
• Cambridge English Scale 176
• UNIcert® III foreign language certificate
• German HZB (e.g. Abiturzeugnis, Fachhochschulreife) that states the grade for a regular subject English, which has been taken at least since year 7. The last grade or score must be at least "good".
• A certified secondary school degree obtained in English and in a country whose official language (or one of its official languages) is English.
• A certified university degree of at least three years’ study duration where the language of studies has been English.

Proof of knowledige is required

• either the German language at the level corresponding to DSH-2 of the "Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang" (DSH) (this certificate is not required for applicants with German citizenship or German university entrance qualification)
• or the English language at the level corresponding to level B2 of the CEFR

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):

• German Abitur with English as the first or second foreign language, attended until the last year of school (at least "gut").
• TOEFL iBT test (at least 79 points)
• IELTS (at least 6.5)
• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) (B2 or higher)
• Accredited university degree of at least three years, entierly taught in English
• University entrance qualification obtained in the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand

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".

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Chinese Studies