Master

Foreign language skills
You have to provide documentation of advanced English language skills, minimum level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, documented by either:

• TOEFL-Test (Test of English as a Foreign Language), minimum 90 points (internet based)
• Cambridge First Certificate in English, minimum grade C
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System), minimum result: band scale 6
• Five years of continuous English lessons at a German secondary education school (also abroad) with a minimum grade of 7 points or 'satisfactory'.
• Successful completion of a minimum of three courses held in English in a previous study programme.
• We may test your English skills here at the University of Konstanz if they seem to be inadequate. In such cases enrolment depends on the result of the test.
• English native speakers do not have to document their language skills.
  
  

German language skills
 International applicants do not have to prove their German language skills.

Language(s) of instruction

The MSc in Biological Science is taught in English.

Required foreign language skills
Along with your application, please include documentation of advanced skills in English (at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Approved language tests and certificates:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) test result of at least 72 points (internet based)
• Cambridge Certificate: at least a Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE)
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test result of at least band 5
• Five years of continuous English lessons at a German-speaking secondary school completed with at least 5 points (usually certified by the higher education entrance qualification)

This requirement is also met if you can document having attended secondary school, having completed a bachelor’s degree or having studied at least one semester abroad in:
Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Malta, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa or the United States.

Language(s) of instruction

The Master's Programme in Chemistry is taught in English.

This programme is taught in English. A sufficient language proficiency proof is therefore required. A missing or invalid proof of English language proficiency will lead to the exclusion of the application.

We expect a level of at least high B2 as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR – short description of level B2)

We only accept the following language proficiency proofs without any exception:

• TOEFL: minimum score: 90 (Institution Code, Name and Type: B226 U Konstanz Dept Comp/Info Sci)
• IELTS (academic test): minimum score: 6
• Cambridge First Certificate in English: minimum grade: C
• Evidence of 5 years continuous English classes, level German secondary school up to Abitur (German equivalent to A-level), minimum grade "befriedigend" or better
• Successful completion of a minimum of four subject-related courses held in English in a previous relevant degree program or exchange program (ERASMUS etc.) in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland
• Successful completion of a minimum of three subject-related courses in English and the writing of the final thesis in English in a previous relevant degree program in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland
• High school or Bachelor degree or study exchange certificate (min. one semester) from an English educational institution from one of the following countries: USA, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa

Language(s) of instruction

This programme is taught in English.

Proof of sufficient English language skills is required for your application. You must submit the original document of your test result. The following tests are accepted:

• Cambridge First Certificate in English, minimum Grade C.
• IELTS test result (International English Language Testing System), score at least 6.5.
• TOEFL test result (Test of English as a Foreign Language) of at least 92 points (Internet-based).

Language(s) of instruction

Teaching language is English.

Foreign language skills
You do not have to document any additional foreign language skills.

German language skills
International applicants need documentation of their German language skills, level DSH-2 or TestDaF 4. Alternatively, other language tests or school certificates recognized as equivalent can be used as proof of the required German language skills.

Language(s) of instruction

The language usually used in class and during examinations is German. Some courses are taught in English. Course work can also be completed in English.

Foreign language skills
You have to document your English language skills through one of the following language tests (or equivalent test):

• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade C or better; International English Language Testing System (IELTS): band scale 6.0 or better; Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 80 points or more (internet-based), 213 points or more (computer-based) or 550 points or more (paper-based); alternatively: evidence of a semester in a study programme taught in English.
• Applicants who completed the Bachelor's Programme in Mathematical Finance at the University of Konstanz do not have to prove their English skills.
• Applicants who earned their bachelor's degree outside of Germany: the results of the GRE-test (Graduate Record Examinations);

German language skills
International applicants: documentation of German language skills, level DSH-1 or TestDaF 3 (in all four areas), or a language test recognised as equivalent. The University of Konstanz does not offer preparatory German language courses or approved German language exams. For this reason, you must submit accredited proof of your German language skills along with your application.

Language(s) of instruction

The courses will be held in German or English in agreement with the lecturers. Consequently, study and exam credits can be acquired in either German or English.

Foreign language skills
You do not have to proof any foreign language skills for this master's programme.

German language skills
International applicants need documentation of their German language skills, level DSH-2 or TestDaF 4, (a minimum of 4 points in all four areas). Alternatively you can submit a language test recognised as equivalent or recognised school certificates. The University of Konstanz does not offer preparatory German language courses or approved German language exams. For this reason, you must submit accredited proof of your German language skills along with your application.

Language(s) of instruction

The language usually used in class is German. Coursework and performance assessments may be completed in English or another foreign language, too, if agreed so beforehand.

Foreign language skills
Qualification in Latin (Latinum) and two other foreign languages. You can catch up on missing language skills during your studies.

German language skills
International applicants need documentation of their German language skills, level DSH-2 or TestDaF 4. Alternatively, other language tests or school certificates recognized as equivalent can be used as proof of the required German language skills.

Language(s) of instruction

The language mainly used in class is German. Courses may also be held in English or another foreign language.

Additional proof of foreign language skills is not required when applying to the master’s programme “Global European Studies“.

German language skills
International applicants will need to submit documentation of their German language skills at the level DSH-2 or TestDaF 4 or higher. Alternatively, you may submit other recognized language tests or recognized school certificates. The University of Konstanz does not offer preparatory German language courses or approved German language exams. For this reason, you must submit accredited proof of your German language skills along with your application.

Language(s) of instruction

The language of instruction for the master’s programme “Global European Studies” is generally German – some courses are also taught in English or another European language.

Foreign language skills
You have to provide documentation of your English language skills, level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages attested by:

• Documentation of 5 years of continuous English classes at a Geman-speaking secondary school up to Abitur (German equivalent to A-level), minimum grade ‘ausreichend’ (sufficient) or better
• TOEFL-iBT: minimum score: 72
• IELTS (academic test): minimum score: 5.0
• Cambridge Certificate: Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE)

This requirement is also met if you can document having attended secondary school, having completed a bachelor’s degree or having studied at least one semester abroad in: Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Malta, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa or the United States.

For international applicants no German language skills are required.

Language(s) of instruction

The Master's Programme in Life Science is taught in English.

Foreign language skills
You have to provide documentation of English language skills (spoken and written English), level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

• For the area of specialization English Linguistics: English language skills level C1 (CEFR)
• For the area of specialization Romance Languages and Linguistics: language skills level C1 (CEFR) in the corresponding language.
• For the area of specialization Slavic Languages and Linguistics: Russian language skills level C1 (CEFR).

German language skills
International applicants also need documentation of their German language skills, corresponding to level DSH 2 or a minimum of 4 points in all 4 areas of the TestDaf. For the areas of specialization English Linguistics, General Linguistics and Double-Degree Option with the Università di Verona, no German language skills are required.

Language(s) of instruction

Course may be held in other languages than German. Consequently, course work and academic performance assessments can be completed in this language, too.

Foreign language skills
You do not have to document any additional foreign language skills.

German language skills
International applicants need documentation of their German language skills, level DSH-2 or TestDaF 4.

Language(s) of instruction

The language mainly used in class is German.

Foreign language skills

• For the areas of specialisation English Literature and Culture, French Literature, Italian Literature, Iberian and Ibero-American Studies: language skills level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in the corresponding language of the area of specialisation.
• For the area of specialisation Slavic Literatures: Slavic language skills level C1 of the CEFR.
• For the area of specialisation Latin Literature: qualification in Latin (Latinum).
• Important note: Evidence of C1 in the target language of the focus need not be provided if a BA degree has been completed in the same language or if the applicant is a native speaker.
  
  

German language skills
International applicants additionally need documentation of their German language skills, level DSH-2 or TestDaF 4, or a language test recognised as equivalent.

Language(s) of instruction

German and the language of the chosen area of specialisation.

No further foreign language skills are required.

German language skills
International applicants need documentation of their German language skills. The following certificates are accepted:

• DSH (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang) Level 2
• TestDaF (Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache) with level 4 in all four parts
• telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule
• Goethe-Zertifikat C1

If you already studied at the University of Konstanz as an Erasmus student, you can be exempt from this requirement, if you successfully passed exams of law courses in German during this time. The degree certificate and language certificate have to be presented in their original form or as certified copies.

Language(s) of instruction

The language of instruction is German.

Foreign language skills
You do not have to proof any foreign language skills for this master's programme. However, as large parts of the research literature are written in English, good English skills are highly recommended.

German language skills
International applicants need documentation of their German language skills, level DSH-1 or TestDaF 3. Alternatively, other language tests or school certificates recognized as equivalent can be used as proof of the required German language skills. The University of Konstanz does not offer preparatory German language courses or approved German language exams. For this reason, you must submit accredited proof of your German language skills along with your application.

Language(s) of instruction

German and English

• Adequate English language skills (active and passive) of at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages proved by one of the following language tests (or equivalent):
  • Five years of continuous English lessons in secondary education with a minimum grade of 9 points or "befriedigend" (satisfactory) or better (usually certified by the higher education entrance qualification)
  • Successful completion of four or more courses taught in English in a previous study programme Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE), at least grade C
  • IELTS test result (International English Language Testing System), score 5.5 or better
  • TOEFL test result (Test of English as a Foreign Language) of at least 87 points (internet-based), 227 points (computer-based) or 567 points (paper-based).

In justified exceptional cases, knowledge of English can be demonstrated in an interview. The selection committee decides on exceptional cases. The proof of the language test must not be older than three years at the time of application.

Exempt from proof of English language proficiency are applicants with proven secondary school degrees, bachelor's degrees, or at least one semester abroad at English-speaking educational institutions from the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, Malta, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States.

NOTE: German language skills do not need to be demonstrated for the Master's program.

Language(s) of instruction

The language of instruction is English.

Foreign language skills
Documentation of advanced English language skills (spoken and written English), level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Documentation of advanced French language skills (spoken and written English), level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (only for applicants of the Double Degree Option. The Double Degree Option always starts in the winter semester).

Language(s) of instruction

The language of instruction will be mainly English. Upon availability, there might also be courses taught in German or other modern languages.

Required foreign language skills
Along with your application, please include documentation of advanced skills in English (at least level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Approved language tests and certificates:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) test result of at least 72 points (internet based)
• Cambridge Certificate: at least a Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE)
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test result of at least band 5
• Five years of continuous English lessons at a German-speaking secondary school completed with at least 5 points (usually certified by the higher education entrance qualification)

This requirement is also met if you can document having attended secondary school, having completed a bachelor’s degree or having studied at least one semester abroad in: Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Malta, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa or the United States.

German language skills
International applicants do not have to prove the German language skills.

Language(s) of instruction

The Master's Programme in Nanoscience is taught in English.

Foreign language skills
You have to provide documentation of advanced skills in a Slavic language, level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

German language skills
International applicants additionally need documentation of their German language skills, level DSH-2 or TestDaF 4, or a language test recognised as equivalent. The University of Konstanz does not offer preparatory German language courses or approved German language exams. For this reason, you must submit accredited proof of your German language skills along with your application.

Language(s) of instruction

Courses are taught in German, in English or a Slavic language. Language of examination is – depending on the exam and agreement – German or English

Foreign language study applicants

The study programme can be studied in German and English. Therefore, the following proofs are required for an application:

• Option 1:Proof of German language skills corresponding to DSH level 2 or TestDaF level 4 in all four sections.

or

• Option 2: Proof of English language skills at level C1 e.g. by IELTS assessment with an average score of at least 7.0, whereby a minimum of 6.5 must have been achieved in each competence area, or equivalent. Applicants who have obtained a B.A. or M.A. degree in an English-language program are exempt from providing proof of English proficiency.

Language(s) of instruction

German and English

Foreign language skills
German speaking students do not have to provide proof of any foreign language skills. However, as large parts of the research literature are written in English, good English skills are highly recommended.

German language skills
International applicants please provide: Documentation of German language skills level DSH-2 /TestDaF 4, OR DSH-1/TestDaF 3 with adequate English skills level B2, proved by either: TOEFL-test (87 points or more/internet-based), IELTS (score 5.5 or better), or Cambridge First Certificate (grade C or better).

Language(s) of instruction

The common teaching languages in the master's programme are German and English. Course work and examinations can be taken in both German and English.

Foreign language skills
You have to provide documentation of advanced English language skills (spoken and written English), level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

German language skills
Solely refers to the specialisation Management and Public Administration
International applicants need documentation of their German language skills, level DSH-2 or TestDaF 4. Alternatively, other language tests or school certificates recognized as equivalent can be used as proof of the required German language skills.

Language(s) of instruction

Languages of instruction are English and German. You can complete your academic performance assessments in these languages. The master's thesis can be written in English or German.

Foreign language skills
You do not have to proof any foreign language skills for the master's programme. However, as large parts of the research literature are written in English, good English skills are highly recommended.

German language skills
International applicants need documentation of their German language skills, level DSH-2 or TestDaF 4. Alternatively, other language tests or school certificates recognized as equivalent can be used as proof of the required German language skills. The University of Konstanz does not offer preparatory German language courses or approved German language exams. For this reason, you must submit accredited proof of your German language skills along with your application.

Language(s) of instruction

The language of instruction and examinations usually is German. Some individual courses are held in English.

Foreign language skills

You do not have to document any foreign language skills. However, as large parts of the research literature are written in English, good English skills are highly recommended.

German language skills

International applicants need to submit documentation of their German language skills at level DSH-2 or TestDaF 4 or higher. Alternatively, you may submit other recognized language tests or recognized school certificates. The University of Konstanz does not offer preparatory German language courses or approved German language exams. For this reason, you have to submit an accredited proof of your German language skills along with your application.

Language(s) of instruction

The language of instruction and examinations usually is German. Some individual courses are held in English.

Foreign language skills
You do not have to proof any foreign language skills for this master's programme.

German language skills
International applicants need documentation of their German language skills, level DSH-2 or TestDaF 4. Alternatively, other language tests or school certificates recognized as equivalent can be used as proof of the required German language skills. The University of Konstanz does not offer preparatory German language courses or approved German language exams.

Language(s) of instruction

The language used in class is German.

Language(s) of instruction

Foreign language skills

You do not have to document any foreign language skills. However, as large parts of the research literature are written in English, good English skills are highly recommended.

German language skills

International applicants need to submit documentation of their German language skills at level DSH-2 / TestDaF 4 or higher. Alternatively, you may submit other recognized language tests or recognized school certificates. The University of Konstanz does not offer preparatory German language courses or approved German language exams. For this reason, you have to submit an accredited proof of your German language skills along with your application.

Language of instruction

The language of instruction and in exams is German. Some seminars are held in English.

Foreign language skills
You have to document advanced English language skills (spoken and written English), level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, if you are not an English native speaker.

German language skills
International applicants also have to document their German language skills: level DSH-2 or a minimum of 4 points in all 4 areas of the TestDaf or an equivalent language test.

Language(s) of instruction

Teaching languages are German and English.

Foreign language skills
Sufficient English language skills through one of the following tests: 

Language(s) of instruction

Language of instruction is mostly English.

English language skills

Documentation of adequate English language skills (level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is a pre-requisite for admission to this master's programme. Any one of the following language tests (or equivalent) are accepted as proof of your English language skills:

• Five years of continuous English lessons in secondary education with a minimum grade of 9 points or "befriedigend" (satisfactory) or better (usually certified by the higher education entrance qualification)
• Successful completion of four or more courses taught in English in a previous study programme
• Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE), at least grade C
• IELTS test result (International English Language Testing System), score 5.5 or better
• TOEFL test result (Test of English as a Foreign Language) of at least 87 points (internet-based), 227 points (computer-based) or 567 points (paper-based).

Language(s) of instruction

The language of instruction is English.

German language skills
International applicants need documentation of their German language skills, level DSH-2 or TestDaF 4. Alternatively, other language tests or school certificates recognized as equivalent can be used as proof of the required German language skills.

Language(s) of instruction

The language usually used in class and during examinations is German. Courses may be taught in English. Course work and academic performance assessments in these courses can be completed also in English.

Foreign language skills
Documentation of advanced English language skills (spoken and written English), level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Language(s) of instruction

Course may be held in English or in German. Consequently, course work and academic performance assessments can be completed in these languages, too.

Foreign language skills
You have to document advanced English language skills (spoken and written English), level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages if you are not an English native speaker. You can document your English language skills through one of the following language tests (or equivalent tests):

• TOEFL (internet-based result 90 or better)
• Cambridge Frist Certificate in English (grade C or better)
• Five years of continuous English lessons in secondary education at a German or international English-speaking school with a minimum grade of 7 points or 'befriedigend/satisfactory' (usually certified by the higher education entrance qualification)
• Successful completion of a minimum of three courses held in English in a previous study programme.
• Applicants who are nationals of one of the following countries, or have completed their higher (secondary) school degrees or bachelor's degrees there, do not have to document their language skills: USA, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa

Language(s) of instruction

The MSc Sport Science for Health is taught in English.

Foreign language skills
You do not have to proof any foreign language skills for the master's programme.

German language skills
International applicants need documentation of their German language skills, level DSH-2 or TestDaF 4. Alternatively, other language tests or school certificates recognized as equivalent can be used as proof of the required German language skills.

Language(s) of instruction

The language mainly used in class is German.