Language requirements

Very good knowledge of English

• continuous attendance of English classes throughout the German secondary school education with a minimum average of 11 points.
• English-language university entrance qualification
• completion of a program of study taught in English
• TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with a score of at least 100 points (Test Date Score)
• Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) to Level C or better
• Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) to Level C or better
• IELTS (Academic Test) with a band score of 7.0 or better
• telc Level C1
• Language Certificate of the Studium Generale of the University of Mannheim with at least Level C1 throughout

Please note:

• Proofs from any of the tests may be no older than two years. Other results are not subject to any sort of expiration date.
• In case the proof is demonstrated by means of grades obtained at school:
  • This proof can only be obtained via a German (or EU/EEA) general or subject-specific university entrance qualification, which qualifies you to pursue a bachelor's degree at the University of Mannheim.
  • For this, only the English grades of the final four semesters of secondary school (not the grade of the Abitur exam) are counted, while points may not be rounded up (i.e. 10.75 points are not sufficient).
• Even if you do not have a proof of language proficiency, yet, you can apply and take part in the selection process. However, the proof of foreign language proficiency is very important for your application, as it gets many points. In order to be able to receive the points in the selection process, you need to submit your English language certificate by 15 July. Please also note that if you are admitted, you must submit proof of your English language proficiency by the beginning of lectures of the year of your application at the latest (see corresponding examination regulations).

Very good English language skills (amendment of the statutes as of the fall semester 2024 in planning)

• continuous attendance of English classes throughout the German secondary school education with a minimum average of 10 points.
• English-language university entrance qualification
• completion of a program of study taught in English
• TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with a score of at least 72 points (Test Date Score)
• Certificate in Advanced English (CAE),
• Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE),
• IELTS (Academic Test) with a band score of 6.0 or better
• telc with minimum level B2
• Language Certificate of the Studium Generale of the University of Mannheim with at least Level B2 throughout

Please note:

• Proofs from any of the tests may be no older than two years. The cut-off date is the definitive deadline for application for the program of study. Other results are not subject to any sort of expiration date.
• In case the proof is demonstrated by means of grades obtained at school:
  • This proof can only be obtained via a German (or EU/EEA) general or subject-specific university entrance qualification, which qualifies you to pursue a bachelor's degree at the University of Mannheim.
  • For this, only the English grades of the final four semesters of secondary school (not the grade of the Abitur exam) are counted, while points may not be rounded up (i.e. 9.75 points are not sufficient).
• If there are other forms of proof available, the admissions committee decides on their equivalence in a case-by-case decision. In case you are unsure whether your proof of language proficiency can be approved, please contact the school directly under bachelor.phil@uni-mannheim.de. Please upload their response together with the proof of language proficiency.
• Even if you do not have a proof of language proficiency, yet, you can apply and take part in the selection process. However, the proof of foreign language proficiency is very important for your application, as it gets many points. In order to be able to receive the points in the selection process, you need to submit your English language certificate by 15 July. Please also note that if you are admitted, you must submit proof of your English language proficiency by 15 October of the year of your application at the latest (see corresponding examination regulations).

Solid knowledge of English

• continuous attendance of English classes throughout the German secondary school education with a minimum average of 7 points.
• English-language university entrance qualification
• TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with a score of at least 79 points (Test Date Score)
• TOEFL (CBT) with a minimum score of 213 points
• TOEFL (PBT) with a minimum score of 550 points
• Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) Level C1 or better,
• Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) Level C1 or better
• IELTS (Academic Test) with a band score of 6.0 or better
• telc with minimum level B2
• Language Certificate of the Studium Generale of the University of Mannheim with at least Level B2 throughout

Please note:

• Proofs from any of the tests may be no older than two years. The cut-off date is the definitive deadline for application for the program of study. Other results are not subject to any sort of expiration date.
• In case the proof is demonstrated by means of grades obtained at school:
  • This proof can only be obtained via a German (or EU/EEA) general or subject-specific university entrance qualification, which qualifies you to pursue a bachelor's degree at the University of Mannheim.
  • For this, the English grades of the final four semesters of secondary school and the grade of the Abitur exam are counted, while points may not be rounded up (i.e. 6.75 points are not sufficient).
• If there are other forms of proof available, the admissions committee decides on their equivalence in a case-by-case decision. In case you are unsure whether your proof of language proficiency can be approved, please contact the school directly under studiengangsmanagement@wim.uni-mannheim.de. Please upload their response together with the proof of language proficiency.
• The language certificate is a prerequisite for admission (part of the entrance examination) and must therefore be submitted by 15 July.

Very good knowledge of English from the start of the program is recommended.

Good French, Spanish or Italian language skills, respectively at B1 level at the start of the program are necessary for successful studies.

• Good French, Spanish or Italian language skills, respectively at B1 level at the start of the program are necessary for successful studies.
• Even if you do not have a proof of language proficiency, yet, you can apply. However, you need to provide a proof of language proficiency by the beginning of the lecture period of the same year as you submitted your application (see corresponding examination regulations).

Language level B1 can be demonstrated by meeting one of the following criteria:

• School certificates proving that the Romance language has been studied for at least 4 years. Proof of 3 years is also sufficient if the Romance language has been studied for the last three years before receiving the higher education entrance qualification. In both cases, the average grade of the last two years of language instruction must be at least the German grade 4 (sufficient) or 5 points respectively
• a bilingual higher education entrance qualification in which the language in question is one of the main languages of instruction
• a minimum of six months of education at a secondary educational institution (e.g. university) in which the language in question is the primary language of instruction
• or one of the following foreign language certificates that is no older than two years:

For most of the subjects of the Bachelor of Education for teaching at a German Gymnasium, you must prove your language proficiency as a prerequisite for studying. However, you can also catch up on foreign languages during your studies. Please see our information regarding the deadlines you need to observe and for detailed information on language certificates.