Is it possible to Study in Germany without IELTS or TOEFL?
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Few got into german universities without writing GRE or TOEFL or IELTS. Some universities consider TOEFL and some consider IELTS. I also would like to know which is the best for german universities? TOEFL or IELTS?
Study in Germany Without IELTS
Universities in Germany offer Masters degree program which are offered in English.
Is it mandatory for the international students to write IELTS or IELTS even if the medium of instruction is English during your bachelors degree?
In most cases, you need a TOEFL or IELTS to apply for a program with English as language of instruction.
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The level of English language proficiency depends on the university you apply for.
Usually you do not need a TOEFL or IELTS if you hold a bachelor’s degree with English as language of instruction or if your mother tongue is English.
Some, universities just require letter from your college verify your English Language Proficiency.
College admission requirements in German Universities vary between universities.
You have to check the English Language proficiency requirements for each university you plan to apply. If you get lucky, you can study in Germany without IELTS or TOEFL.
TOEFL or IELTS Requirements in Germany
Few examples of required TOEFL or IELTS test scores for Higher Education Institutions (HEI) in Germany.
Hamburg HAW ( Pharmaceutical Biotechnology )
- TOEFL – Applicants must have at least 83 in the internet-based test, 550 points in the paper test or 220 points in the computer test.
- IELTS – Applicants must have at least Band 6.
Heilbronn H (Program – Software Engineering and Management )
- TOEFL paperbased version 550, or
- TOEFL computer-based version 213, or
- TOEFL internet-based version 79 (TOEFL code for Heilbronn University 2751), or
- IELTS minimum 6.0, or
- Cambridge Certificate CAE minimum C.
Wildau TH (Renewable Energies)
- for non-native English speakers proof of adequate competence in English (authenticated copy), any of the following: TOEFL (IBT 90), IELTS (6,5) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
From above 3 HEI’s TOEFL or IELTS is required for admission. If you know of other HEI’s where one can study in Germany without IELTS or TOEFL, post them in the comments below.
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I’ve completed Bachelor of pharmacy (B.pharm) with CGPA-3.45 which was English medium.Will i be able to study on Masters of pharmacy or natural science without IELTS or GRE in Germany university?If it is possible,please give the list of these university.
hi, i have done b.tech [ece] in 2011. i want to go germany for pg diploma program related to my field. is there any good university, who doesn’t require any ielts or tofel/gre test??
hello,
Im planning for masters in germany from civil engineering..I gave up IELTS and got 6 bands..Can any one suggest me some few universities in germany offering coarses in english in my area of interest??trying for 2014 winter intake..
Thanks in advance,
Ashok
hello sir how is doing ms in petroleum mechanical engineering in norway and austria will these have scope for international student plz reply
kindly let me know ur college name in norway i want to apply for petroleum engineering too
hello sir, Am peter and i had done my ielts and got an average band score of 6.5( minimum writing 5.5) and i had completed my B.tech with 81.5%…. is it possible for me to get an admission for renewable energy in germany for my masters….