Foreign language skills at level UNIcert® II/B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or even UNIcert® III/C1 CEFR are required for admission to a number of our master's programmes. Language certificates should be handed in to the Student Registration Office or sent to Wolfgang Killer by e-mail. The rules below apply.
| Situation | Circumstances | Recognised/level |
|---|---|---|
| German is not your native language | One of the qualifications forming the basis for your admission to master's-level study (e.g. your university entrance qualification or bachelor's degree) was completed in a language that forms an admission requirement of the relevant degree programme at the University of Passau | Please contact us |
| You received your bachelor’s degree from the University of Passau | You have successfully completed a subject-specific language programme (FFA) at Intermediate level (minimum mark: 4.0) | B2 CEFR |
| You have successfully completed a subject-specific language programme (FFA) at Advanced 1 level (minimum mark: 4.0) | C1 CEFR | |
| You have successfully studied abroad in the relevant language | You have completed a minimum of three subject-related courses with final examination (minimum mark: 4.0) | C1 CEFR |
| Certificate | CEFR |
|---|---|
| DELF B2 (Diplôme d'Etudes en Langue Française) | B2 |
| DALF C1 (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) | C1 |
| Certificate | CEFR |
|---|---|
| CELI 5 (Certificato di Conoscenza della Lingua Italiana) if completed in Italy (minimum 3-month stay) | C1 maximum |
| CILS 4 (Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera) if completed in Italy (minimum 3-month stay) | C1 maximum |
| Certificate | CEFR |
|---|---|
| DELE superior C1/C2 (Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera) | C1 maximum |
As an international applicant with a university degree from a non-German-speaking country you have to provide proof of German proficiency for all degree programmes offered by the University of Passau except the following Master's programmes: M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence Engineering, M.Sc. Computational Mathematics, M.Sc. Computer Science, M.A. Development Studies and M.Sc. International Economics and Business.
For questions regarding the admission requirements please contact the Student Registration Office.
