GERMANY · CHAPTER 5
English and Germantest requirements.
English-taught programmes usually ask for IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 88–95. German-taught programmes ask for TestDaF 4 in all sections, DSH-2 or Goethe C1. Even for English programmes, German at A2–B1 makes life and job hunting much easier.
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Typical requirements
| Test | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 88–95 |
| TestDaF | TDN 4 in all parts |
| DSH | DSH-2 |
| Goethe-Zertifikat | C1 |
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German level by goal
| Goal | Recommended level |
|---|---|
| English-taught master's | A1–A2 before arrival for daily life |
| Part-time jobs and Werkstudent roles | B1–B2 |
| German-taught degree | C1 (TestDaF 4x4, DSH-2, telc C1 Hochschule, Goethe C1) |
| Most graduate jobs outside tech | B2 |
| Permanent residence / citizenship | B1 or higher depending on the route |
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