Business & Economics

Teaching Language

English

Proof of German proficiency International applicants from non-German-speaking countries or regions must provide proof of German language proficiency at a minimum level of A1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – CEFR) at the time of application. No later than the end of their third semester at Chemnitz University of Technology, they must submit proof of German language proficiency at level A2, according to the CEFR. Language certificates for A1-level German are only accepted from the Goethe-Institut, telc examination centres, or ÖSD. Attendance certificates for German language courses will not be accepted. If you do not submit an A1 certificate by the application deadline, you can only receive a conditional letter of admission, which requires you to complete an A1 language course before the end of September. If you are unable to submit an A1 certificate by the end of September, you will not receive a letter of admission. Proof of English proficiency For the programme, applicants must provide evidence of English language skills. Applicants from countries where English is an official, educational, or native language are not required to submit proof of English language proficiency with their application. Those who hold a German Abitur and studied English in the 11th and 12th, and possibly 13th grade, meet the required B2 level. English language proficiency at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) must be demonstrated through one of the following language certificates: IELTS 5.5 TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test): 72 points TOEFL ITP Level 1: 543 points Cambridge Preliminary English Test + Result Distinction (PET) Cambridge First Certificate in English: Grade B or C (FCE) Cambridge English: Business Vantage (BEC Vantage), Legal (ILEC), Financial (ICFE) Cambridge IGCSE: first or second language with B2 Pearson PTE Academic: 59 points TOEIC: Listening and Reading Test 785 points, Speaking Test 160 points, Writing Test 150 points telc B2 certificate UNIcert II Completed degree in English Studies or American Studies Completed degree with English as the language of instruction Proof of professional qualification as a state-examined interpreter/translator