Diversity, Ethics, and Religions

Teaching Language

English

Applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency at the B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ( CEFR ). This ensures students can successfully follow an academic programme taught largely in English. The English proficiency requirement can be met in various ways: By achieving at least a passing grade in English (minimum 5 out of 15 points) as part of a German higher education entrance qualification ( HZB ) By holding an international entrance qualification with certified English proficiency equivalent to the German standard By achieving a minimum score of 43 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT) By achieving an IELTS score of 4.0 or higher By holding a Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET) certificate For applicants who did not obtain their entrance qualification at a German-speaking institution , additional proof of German language proficiency is required. Specifically, these students must demonstrate basic German skills at the A2 level (CEFR) by the end of their first year of study . This rule, based on § 4 (2), sentence 4 of the enrolment regulations (Immatrikulationssatzung), ensures that students can participate in university life and manage administrative and social aspects of studying in Germany, even if the programme is largely English-taught.