How good does my English have to be?

Foreign applicants for English-language programmes whose first language is not English, must provide proof of their language ability. Hamburg University of Applied Sciences accepts the following certificates:

TOEFL

Applicants must have at least 83 in the internet-based test, 550 points in the paper test or 220 points in the computer test. Our institution code is 8226. Information about the test and applying can be found on the TOEFL website or at the AmerikaZentrum in Hamburg; the results will be sent by TOEFL to us directly.

IELTS

Applicants must have at least Band 6. Information about applying can be found on the British Council website. Please send an authenticated copy of your certificate with your application.

Cambridge certificates

We accept the CAE [Certificate in Advanced English] and CPE [Certificate of Proficiency in English]. Further information about these exams can be found on the Cambridge-EFL website. Please send an authenticated copy of your certificate with your application.