Proof of English language skills

for the Bachelor's degree programme in Sustainable Development Studies

Applicants whose native language is not English must have sufficient knowledge of the English language and provide proof of this knowledge when enrolling in the degree programme.
Sufficient knowledge of English must be proven with standardised or accredited certificates at least at level B2 or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

In particular, the following serve as proof:

1. UNIcert®: at least certificate UNIcert® II;


2. NULTE certificates: min. level B2;


3. Cambridge English Scale: min. 160 points;


4. "International English Language Testing System" (IELTS Academic): min. band 5.5;


5. "Test of English as a Foreign Language, internet-based test" (TOEFL iBT): min. 81 points;


6. Global Scale of English (Pearson Academic): min. 59 points;


7. other proof according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), at least level B2.

Successful completion of the test (a-f) must not be more than two years prior to receipt of the application for admission.

Proof of sufficient knowledge of the English language can be provided by demonstrating at least one year of study or professional experience in a country where English is the official language. Alternatively, proof can be provided through the university entrance qualification that at least CEFR level B2 has been achieved. If the university entrance qualification does not indicate the language level achieved, an average grade of at least 5 in English in the two years of schooling prior to obtaining the qualification is sufficient.

Proof of language proficiency is required for enrolment and has to be confirmed by:

PD Dr. Michael Dickhardt

Centre for Modern Indian Studies (CeMIS)

Tel. +49 551 39-28949

mdickha@gwdg.de