Foreign Language Requirements

Solid knowledge of English

• A first degree that was completed with at least 50 percent of English as a language of instruction and examination
• English-language university entrance qualification
• Continuous attendance of English classes throughout the German secondary school education with a minimum average of 7 points
• TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with a score of at least 72 points (Test Date Score)
• First Certificate in English (FCE), grade C or better
• Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
• Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
• IELTS (Academic Test) with a band score of 6.0 or better
• Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 500 points
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test with a total score that is equivalent to at least 500 GMAT points
• 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 five years. The cut-off date is the definitive deadline for application for the program of study. Degrees and higher education entrance qualifications (Abitur) are exempt from this regulation. There is no expiration date for these kinds of proofs.
• 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).
• The admissions committee decides on exceptions from these requirements and, if applicable, determines individual requirements. 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 proof can be submitted until 15 August (for the fall semester) and 15 January (for the spring semester).

Solid knowledge of English

• A first degree that was completed with at least 50 percent of English as a language of instruction and examination
• English-language university entrance qualification
• Continuous attendance of English classes throughout the German secondary school education with a minimum average of 10 points.
• TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with a score of at least 90 points (Test Date Score)
• First Certificate in English (FCE), grade C or better
• Certificate in Advanced English (CAE),
• Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE),
• IELTS (Academic Test) with a band score of 6.5 or better
• Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 600 points.
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test with a total score that is equivalent to at least 600 GMAT points,
• 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 five years. The cut-off date is the definitive deadline for application for the program of study. Degrees and higher education entrance qualifications (Abitur) are exempt from this regulation. There is no expiration date for these kinds of proofs.
• In case you prove your proficiency with grades obtained at school: 
  • This can only be proven with 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.
• The admissions committee decides on justified exceptions from these requirements. In case you are unsure whether your proof of language proficiency can be approved, please contact the school directly at studiengangsmanagement.wimmail-uni-mannheim.de. Please upload their response together with the proof of language proficiency.
• The proof can be submitted until 15 August.

Proven proficiency in English (Level C1)

• English-language higher education entrance qualification
• Completion of a first degree that was taught at least 40 percent in English
  • Please submit this form as proof
• TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with a score of at least 100 points (Test Date Score)
• Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
• Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
• 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. The cut-off date is the definitive deadline for application for the program of study. Degrees and higher education entrance qualifications (Abitur) are exempt from this regulation. There is no expiration date for these kinds of proofs.
• The proof can be submitted until 15 August.

Proven proficiency in English (Level B2)

• First degree in English/American Studies as a minor or similar
• English throughout the German secondary school education with an average of at least 10 points during the final four semesters of school
• English-language higher education entrance qualification
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with a score of at least 79 points (Test Date Score)
• First Certificate in English (FCE)
• IELTS (Academic Test) with a band score of 5.5 or better
• telc Level B2
• TOEIC with at least 715 of 990 points
• Language Certificate of the Studium Generale of the University of Mannheim with at least Level B2 throughout
• All proofs approved for Level C1 also apply for Level B2.

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. Degrees and higher education entrance qualifications (Abitur) are exempt from this regulation. There is no expiration date for these kinds of proofs.
• 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.
• The admissions committee decides on exceptions from these requirements and, if applicable, determines individual requirements. In case you are unsure whether your proof of language proficiency can be approved as level B2, please contact the school directly under master.phil@uni-mannheim.de. Please upload their response together with the proof of language proficiency.
• The proof can be submitted until 15 August.

Proven proficiency in English (Level C1)

• First degree in English/American Studies as a major or similar
• A degree where English was the language of instruction
• English throughout the German secondary school education with an average of at least 13 points during the final four semesters of school
• Place of residence in an English-speaking country for several years
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with a score of at least 94 points (Test Date Score)
• TOEFL (CBT) with a minimum score of 233 points
• TOEFL (PBT) with a minimum score of 586 points
• 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 6.5 or better
• telc Level C1
• TOEIC with at least 850 of 990 points
• Language Certificate of the Studium Generale of the University of Mannheim with at least Level C1 throughout

Please note:

• 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.
• The admissions committee decides on exceptions from these requirements and, if applicable, determines individual requirements. In case you are unsure whether your proof of language proficiency can be approved as level C1, please contact the school directly under master.phil@uni-mannheim.de. Please upload their response together with the proof of language proficiency.

Proven proficiency in French (Level C1)

• First degree in French studies as a major or similar
• A degree where French was the language of instruction
• French throughout the German secondary school education with an average of at least 13 points during the final four semesters of school
• Place of residence in a French-speaking country for several years
• DELF/DALF Level C1

Please note:

• 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.
• The admissions committee decides on exceptions from these requirements and, if applicable, determines individual requirements. In case you are unsure whether your proof of language proficiency can be approved as level C1, please contact the school directly under master.phil@uni-mannheim.de. Please upload their response together with the proof of language proficiency.

Proven proficiency in Spanish (Level C1)

• First degree in Spanish studies as a major or similar
• A degree where Spanish was the language of instruction
• Spanish throughout the German secondary school education with an average of at least 13 points during the final four semesters of school
• Place of residence in a Spanish-speaking country for several years
• D.E.L.E. Nivel superior
• SIELE C1

Please note:

• 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.
• The admissions committee decides on exceptions from these requirements and, if applicable, determines individual requirements. In case you are unsure whether your proof of language proficiency can be approved as level C1, please contact the school directly under master.phil@uni-mannheim.de. Please upload their response together with the proof of language proficiency.

Proven proficiency in Italian (Level C1)

• First degree in Italian studies as a major or similar
• A degree where Italian was the language of instruction
• Italian throughout the German secondary school education with an average of at least 13 points during the final four semesters of school
• Place of residence in an Italian-speaking country for several years
• CILS Level C1
• CELI Level 4

Please note:

• 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.
• The admissions committee decides on exceptions from these requirements and, if applicable, determines individual requirements. In case you are unsure whether your proof of language proficiency can be approved as level C1, please contact the school directly under master.phil@uni-mannheim.de. Please upload their response together with the proof of language proficiency.

Proven proficiency in English (Level B2)

• First degree in English/American Studies as a minor or similar
• English throughout the German secondary school education with an average of at least 10 points during the final four semesters of school
• English-language higher education entrance qualification
• TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with a score of at least 79 points (Test Date Score)
• First Certificate in English (FCE)
• IELTS (Academic Test) with a band score of 5.5 or better
• telc Level B2
• TOEIC with at least 715 of 990 points
• Language Certificate of the Studium Generale of the University of Mannheim with at least Level B2 throughout
• All proofs approved for Level C1 also apply for Level B2

Please note:

• Proofs from any of the tests may be no older than two years. Cut-off date is 31 May. Degrees and higher education entrance qualifications (Abitur) are exempt from this regulation. There is no expiration date for these kinds of proofs.
• 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.
• The admissions committee decides on exceptions from these requirements and, if applicable, determines individual requirements. In case you are unsure whether your proof of language proficiency can be approved as level B2, please contact the school directly under master.phil@uni-mannheim.de. Please upload their response together with the proof of language proficiency.

Solid knowledge of English

• A university entrance qualification acquired in an English-speaking country after at least one year of school there
• Completion of a program of study of at least one year in an English-language program
• TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with a score of at least 90 points (Test Date Score)
• IELTS (Academic Test) with a band score of 6.5 or better

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. Degrees and higher education entrance qualifications (Abitur) are exempt from this regulation. There is no expiration date for these kinds of proofs.
• The admissions committee decides on exceptions from these requirements and, if applicable, determines individual requirements. In case you are unsure whether your proof of language proficiency can be approved, please contact the school directly under mcbl@uni-mannheim.de. Please upload their response together with the proof of language proficiency.
• The proof can be submitted until 15 August. Under certain conditions the proof may be submitted a later date (cf. selection statutes).

German, English, French, History, Informatics, Italian, Mathematics, Philosophy/Ethics, Political Science, Spanish, Economics and Business Administration

Almost all subjects of our program Master of Education (Teacher Education for Gymnasium) require foreign language skills. These are usually proven by completing the Bachelor of Education (Teacher Education for Gymnasium) program or a first degree which includes teacher education for Gymnasium, however, they can be proven otherwise.

In the following the required levels and the approved forms of proof are explained in detail.

If you have any questions, please contact the responsible department via lehramtmail-uni-mannheim.de

Please note:

• The proof can be submitted until 15 August (for the fall semester) and 15 January (for the spring semester).

German, English, French, History, Informatics, Italian, Mathematics, Philosophy/Ethics, Political Science, Spanish

Almost all subjects of our program Master of Education Extension Subject require foreign language skills.

In the following the required levels and the approved forms of proof are explained in detail.

If you have any questions, please contact the responsible department via lehramtmail-uni-mannheim.de

Please note:

• The proof does not have to be submitted with the application for the program of study. It is only necessary to start the specialization modules of the chosen program of study.

Solid knowledge of English

• A university entrance qualification acquired in an English-speaking country after at least one year of school there
• Completion of a program of study of at least one year in an English-language program
• TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with a score of at least 90 points (Test Date Score)
• IELTS (Academic Test) with a band score of 6.5 or better

Please note:

• Proofs from any of the tests may be no older than five years. The cut-off date is the definitive deadline for application for the program of study. Degrees and higher education entrance qualifications (Abitur) are exempt from this regulation. There is no expiration date for these kinds of proofs.
• The admissions committee decides on exceptions from these requirements and, if applicable, determines individual requirements. In case you are unsure whether your proof of language proficiency can be approved, please contact the school directly under studiengangsmanagement.jura@uni-mannheim.de. Please upload their response together with the proof of language proficiency.
• The proof can be submitted until 15 August.

Solid knowledge of English

• A first degree that was completed with at least 90 ECTS in English as a language of instruction and examination
• English-language higher education entrance qualification
• TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with a score of at least 90 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 6.5 or better
• telc Level C1

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. Degrees and higher education entrance qualifications (Abitur) are exempt from this regulation. There is no expiration date for these kinds of proofs.
• The admissions committee decides on exceptions from these requirements and, if applicable, determines individual requirements.
• The proof can be submitted until 15 August.

Solid knowledge of English

• A degree where English was the language of instruction
• English-language higher education entrance qualification
• Continuous attendance of English classes throughout the German secondary school education with a minimum average of 11 points.
• TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with a score of at least 90 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 6.5 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, the grades/diploma from school may be no older than five years. The cut-off date is the definitive deadline for application for the program of study. Degrees are exempt from this regulation. There is no expiration date for these kinds of proofs.
• 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.
• The admissions committee decides on exceptions from these requirements and, if applicable, determines individual requirements. In case you are unsure whether your proof of language proficiency can be approved, please contact the school directly under sociology@uni-mannheim.de. Please upload their response together with the proof of language proficiency.
• The proof can be submitted until 15 August.

Proven proficiency in English (Level B2)

• First degree in English/American Studies as a minor or similar
• English throughout the German secondary school education with an average of at least 10 points during the final four semesters of school
• English-language higher education entrance qualification
• TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with a score of at least 79 points (Test Date Score)
• First Certificate in English (FCE)
• IELTS (Academic Test) with a band score of 5.5 or better
• telc Level B2
• TOEIC with at least 715 of 990 points
• Language Certificate of the Studium Generale of the University of Mannheim with at least Level B2 throughout
• All proofs approved for Level C1 also apply for Level B2

Please note:

• Proofs from any of the tests may be no older than two years. Cut-off date is 31 May. Degrees and higher education entrance qualifications (Abitur) are exempt from this regulation. There is no expiration date for these kinds of proofs.
• 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.
• The admissions committee decides on exceptions from these requirements and, if applicable, determines individual requirements. In case you are unsure whether your proof of language proficiency can be approved as level B2, please contact the school directly under master.phil@uni-mannheim.de. Please upload their response together with the proof of language proficiency.

Solid knowledge of English

• A first degree that was completed with at least 25 percent of English as a language of instruction and examination
• English-language higher education entrance qualification
• TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with a score of at least 72 points (Test Date Score)
• First Certificate in English (FCE), grade C or better
• Certificate in Advanced English (CAE),
• Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE),
• IELTS (Academic Test) with a band score of 6.0 or better
• 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 five years. The cut-off date is the definitive deadline for application for the program of study. Degrees and higher education entrance qualifications (Abitur) are exempt from this regulation. There is no expiration date for these kinds of proofs.
• The admissions committee decides on exceptions from these requirements and, if applicable, determines individual requirements. In case you are unsure whether your proof of language proficiency can be approved, please contact the school directly under econgrad@uni-mannheim.de. Please upload their response together with the proof of language proficiency.
• The proof can be submitted until 15 August.

Solid knowledge of English

• A university entrance qualification acquired in an English-speaking country after at least one year of school there
• Completion of a program of study of at least one year in an English-language program
• TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with a score of at least 90 points (Test Date Score)
• IELTS (Academic Test) with a band score of 6.5 or better

Please note:

• Proofs from any of the tests may be no older than five years. The cut-off date is the definitive deadline for application for the program of study. Degrees and higher education entrance qualifications (Abitur) are exempt from this regulation. There is no expiration date for these kinds of proofs.
• The admissions committee decides on exceptions from these requirements and, if applicable, determines individual requirements. In case you are unsure whether your proof of language proficiency can be approved, please contact the school directly under studiengangsmanagement.jura@uni-mannheim.de. Please upload their response together with the proof of language proficiency.
• The proof can be submitted until 15 August.

Solid knowledge of English

• A first degree that was completed with at least 50 percent of English as a language of instruction and examination
• English-language university entrance qualification
• Continuous attendance of English classes throughout the German secondary school education with a minimum average of 7 points.
• TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with a score of at least 72 points (Test Date Score)
• First Certificate in English (FCE), grade C or better
• Certificate in Advanced English (CAE),
• Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE),
• IELTS (Academic Test) with a band score of 6.0 or better
• Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 500 points.
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test with a total score that is equivalent to at least 500 GMAT points,
• 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 five years. The cut-off date is the definitive deadline for application for the program of study. Degrees and higher education entrance qualifications (Abitur) are exempt from this regulation. There is no expiration date for these kinds of proofs.
• 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).
• The admissions committee decides on exceptions from these requirements and, if applicable, determines individual requirements. 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 proof can be submitted until 15 August (for the fall semester) and 15 January (for the spring semester).