Competence in English

Source: https://www.tuwien.at/en/studies/admission/masters-programmes/other-inter-national-bachelors-degree/competence-in-english Parent: https://www.tuwien.at/en/studies/admission/masters-programmes/other-inter-national-bachelors-degree

The admission to a Master's degree program taught in English language at TU Wien, requires the knowledge of the English language at least at level B2 CEFR.

The following certificates are accepted for an unlimited time as evidence of proficiency in English:

Successfully passed High school leaving certificate with subject English at a recognised educational institution
in EU/EEA area, Switzerland or
in UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand\ as long as the level B2 is provided
as part of the IB-Diploma (grade 5 and above)
Completed an at least three-year degree programme with English as the language of instruction at a recognised post-secondary educational institution
in EU/EEA area, Switzerland
in UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand

Following English certificates are valid for two years from the date of issue:

Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) at least 160 points
Cambridge B2 First (FCE) from grade C (at least 160 points)
TOEFL iBT or iBT Home Edition at least 87 points (or 4.5 points as per the new scale valid since 21/1/26)
IELTS Academic or Academic Online overall band score at least 6.5 points
Language Competency Examination (minimum level B2) by a Language Center of a university
in EU/EEA area, Switzerland
in UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand

I have no knowledge of English or no B2 certificate. Can I still apply?

In this case you cannot apply for admission at TU Wien. Submitting an application only makes sense if you can provide one of the above-mentioned B2 certificates.

I have a B2 level in English, but none of the above. Can I still apply?

In this case you cannot apply for admission at TU Wien. Submitting an application only makes sense if you can provide one of the above-mentioned B2 certificates.

My degree programme was taught in English, but not in one of the above-mentioned countries. Is it still accepted as proof of language proficiency?

No. Confirmations of English as the language of instruction will only be accepted from post-secondary educational institutions within the EU/EEA, Switzerland, UK, USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand.

I am a British/American/etc. citizen, is this sufficient proof of English proficiency?

No. The nationality is not sufficient proof of language competence. Please provide one of the above mentioned documentations.

I would like to apply for an German-taught master's programme. Do I need a proof of English language proficiency (B2)?

No. In this case you only need a proof of German language proficiency at least at the level A2 or C1 CEFR.

I want to apply for a doctoral programme. Do I need proof of English language proficiency?

No. For applications for admission to a doctoral programme proof of language proficiency is generally not necessary.

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