LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS PARTNER UNIVERSITIES
German language partners:
HUMBOLDT UNIVERSITAT- BERLIN: detailed info on the web site:
http://www.wiwi.huberlin.de/international/incomings/application/application#language
Bachelor req. -> no formal requirement (German) but online test with
minimum score of 35 points with need of attending a German course if
score under 50/100
Master req. -> C1 or higher English language certificate.
HAMBURG UNIVERSITAT: No mandatory requirements, but detailed
information available at: http://www.uni-hamburg.de/piasta/welcome.pdf
LEUPHANA UNIVERSITAT – LUNEBURG: No Mandatory
requirements. Information regarding the application available at:
http://www.unilueneburg.de/Wirtschaftsrecht/move/moveonline/incoming/welcome.php
NURTINGEN UNIVERITET-GEISLINGEN: No mandatory
requirements. Students are strongly recommended to have a level in
English or German of at least B1 to attend classes either German or
English taught.
WORMS FACHHOCHSCHULE: The required information was not
sent by Worms University or available on the web site. Nevertheless the
general application in applied sciences for foreign students requires to fill
a language proficiency section: http://www.fhworms.de/fileadmin/medien/auslaenderZulassung/Downloads/Bewerber_Bildungsauslaender/Application_for_for
eign_studentsIBA_MASTER_14112011.pdf
FREIBURG UNIVERSITAT - ALBERT LUDWIGS:
The web site does not state any language requirement, for detailed info
see: http://www.studium.uni-freiburg.de/international-en/incomingen/erasmus-en/ects_faq-en
WITTEN HERDECKE UNIVERSITAT:
Several professors will give their lectures in English. Furthermore it is
possible to make individual arrangements with the professors (e.g. for
exchange students) and change the course language into English.
Unfortunately the University do not have a complete list of all courses in
English so far. In addition they offer German language course for all
incoming students free of charge. Information for incoming students
available at:http://www.uni-wh.de/en/international/internationalstudents/exchange-students/
KEPLER UNIVERSITAT - LINZ:
The proof of language proficiency in German OR English (level B2 or
higher of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
is required at the JKU, see the link for details on the required certification:
http://www.jku.at/content/e262/e49667/e49668/e92377/e100381/e101280/
INNSBRUCK UNIVERSITAT: Students should have English and/or
German at B2 level.
COLOGNE UNIVERSITAT: Information about application and
language requirements available at: http://www.international-office.fhkoeln.de/sekretariatenglish/application/index.php
KONSTANZ UNIVERSITAT: The orientation period is designed to
help new international students go through the formalities of matriculation
etc. It is obligatory for all new exchange students and highly recommended
for all other newcomers. Exchange students should be fluent (B1/B2 level
according to European reference frame) in EITHER German OR English
in order to successfully complete a full course load during their exchange
studies at the University of Konstanz. The best way of getting information
on lectures and courses is by visiting the homepage of the University of
Konstanz. The most important information can be found in English on the
website of the International Office: www.uni-konstanz.de/international
Please use the link “Most important information”.
English language partners:
UNIVERSITY OF VIADRINA - FRANCOFURT: no mandatory
requirement German level suggested. There is the possibility of language
courses following the internal fee : http://www.europauni.de/en/internationales/internationals/sprache/index.html
LINNAEUS UNIVERSITY - VAXJO: The only language requirement
for Bachelor courses is a statement from the English professor of the
“sending university” (quindi certificate di aver sostenuto l’idoneità di
lingua e richiedete un attestato al docente di riferimento).
Specific admission requirement are requested for the ammission to
master’s courses: all master's programmes and second cycle courses
demand a higher level of proficiency in English, namely English course B
from the Swedish upper secondary school or its equivalent. The following
levels are equal to English B:
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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a result of at
least 575 points including a minimum score of 4.5 in the written test
(paper-based test) or 90 points indluding a minimum score of 20 in
the written test (internet-based test).
International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) with an
Overall Band Score of at least 6.5 and no module below 5.5.
These specific requirements are outlined in the individual course or
programme descriptions and can be found at the programme and course
listing. You can also read more about that on universityadmissions.se.
More info at: http://lnu.se/future-students/exchange-students/coursesand-programmes-for-exchange-students?l=en
SODERTORNS UNIVERSITY - HUDDINGE (STOCKHOLM): All
courses available for exchange students are given completely in English.
However students that know Swedish are also welcome to the courses
from within the regular courses.
LUND UNIVERSITY :
Bachelor req. -> https://www.antagning.se/en/All-you-need-toknow1/Applying-for-studies/English-languagerequirements/Bachelors-level-English-requirements/
Master req. -> https://www.antagning.se/en/All-you-need-toknow1/Applying-for-studies/English-language-requirements/Masterslevel-English-requirements/
UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG (SVEZIA) : The School offers
around 100 courses in English to exchange students. Most of the courses
are either electives or specialization courses at advanced level. For more
information:
http://www.handels.gu.se/digitalAssets/1346/1346458_information-forincoming-students-spring-2012.pdf
METROPOLIA UNIVERSITY – VANTAA: No specific requirements.
Detailed info at: http://www.metropolia.fi/en/exchangeprogrammes/student-exchange/
OSLO UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT: No
mandatory requirements are underlined on the web site. For further
information and details:
http://www.hioa.no/eng/Programmes/Admission/How-to-apply
OSLO BI NORWEGIAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT: No
mandatory requirements. Nevertheless all the courses are in English and
students will be asked to produce many term papers which require to
communicate well in English.
UNIVERSITY OF MAASTRICHT: No compulsory requirements, a self
test of English is available on the web site of the University, nevertheless
B2 English level is strongly recommended.
N.B. Students with unsatisfactory English level will be sent to the
Language Centre to get tested. If they do not pass the test this student
will immediately be taken out of the courses he/she is doing at that
time, and will be told to take an extra English language course at
his/her own expense. Before the next block starts the student will
again be tested by the Language Centre. If the level of English has not
improved the student will not be allowed to take part in any further
courses. It is then up to the student to go home or to remain in
Maastricht.
Further details at:
http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/web/Faculties/SBE/TargetGroup/Prosp
ectiveStudents/ExchangeProgramme1/CoursesInEnglish.htm
UNIVERSITY OF GRONINGEN: Language requirements are different
depending on:
For BSc exchange students we accept the documents listed below:
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TOEFL score : internet-based (IBT) 80, computer-based (CBT) 213,
paper-based (PBT)550
IELTS score of 6.0
Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): grade C
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
English: B2.2
From partners whose exchange students achieved 15 ECTS or more
in courses at FEB during one semester (or 30 ECTS in 2
semesters) we would accept a statement (written in English!) from
the coordinator and/or university language test. We look at statistics
over the last three years. Please note the coordinator statement needs
to mention that your English proficiency skills are equivalent to the
scores mentioned above.
Our institutional code to be filled in in case the applicant takes the TOEFL
test is: 9077. Tests taken more than two years ago are no longer valid. We
accept test scores sent by email. Please make sure to send us your English
test score before 1 June (1 semester) or 1 November (2nd semester).
>> MSc/graduate exchange students will need to meet higher scores equivalent to the scores we require from Degree students:
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an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 92/ computer-based (CBT)
TOEFL score of 237/ paper-based (PBT) TOEFL score of 580
IELTS score of 6.5
Cambridge Proficiency A, B, C or Cambridge Advanced English
(CAE)
grade C1/C2 on the written and oral parts of the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) English test
Please note that a statement by the university/coordinator is not acceptable
for MSc/graduate exchange. For more details:
http://www.rug.nl/feb/informatievoor/exchangestudents/Admissionan
dApplication
INHOLLAND UNIVERSITY - AMSTERDAM/DIEMEN: Inholland
University requires a B2 level of English for Erasmus students.
Information is included in the application procedure.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK - ODENSE: A good
standard of English is required to become an exchange student at the
University of Southern Denmark because teaching typically involves
student participation, class discussion, project work and student
presentations. It means that you must have a command of the English
language equivalent of the IELTS score of 6.5 or the TOEFL score of
575/230/88. We ask you and your home university to document your
English skills through this language requirement form which in words
describes the required English level.
Language application form at:
http://static.sdu.dk/mediafiles//Files/Information_til/Studerende_ved_SDU
/Ophold_i_udlandet/DIK_dok/English/Language_Requirement_Form.pdf
ATHENS UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS: It is
required evidence of English Language Competence equal (or higher) to
Level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages, as attested by the following certificates:
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Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or higher;
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): score 6.0
or above;
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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): score 550 or above
[paper-based] / 213 or above [computer-based] / 79 or above
[internet-based]
Details at http://www.aueb.gr/pages_en/erasmus/requirements.php
UNIVERSITY T.E.I. OF THESSALONIKI: No compulsory
requirements
UNIVERSITY OF VEST DIN - TIMISOARA:On the web site a
certificate requirement in the selected language area is underlined but
without any further specific detail. See at:
http://www.ri.uvt.ro/en/foreign-students/eu-citizens/
LEICESTER UNIVERSITY: No mandatory requirements. Students are
able to attend English language classes alongside their course, details can
be found on this link - http://www2.le.ac.uk/offices/eltu/erasmus
SHEFFIELD UNIVERSITY: As a general entry requirement for the
university all students must have an approved English language
qualification equivalent to at least GCSE English grade C. Acceptable
ones include:
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IELTS
- 6.5 overall with 6 in the Writing component and 5.5 in all other
components (for L100, L101, L1N3, LG11)
- 6.5 overall with 6 in the Reading, Writing and Listening
components and 5.5 in Speaking (for NL21, NL41)
- 6.5 overall with 6 in each component (for LL12, LV15, RL11,
RL21, RL41, RL71)
Internet-based TOEFL - 91 with at least 21 in Listening, 21 in
Writing, 22 in Reading and 23 in Speaking
IGCSE First Language English - grade C
IGCSE English as a Second Language - grade B
International Baccalaureate Standard Level English - grade 4
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - grade C
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - grade C
Further detail and accepted certificates at:
http://www.shef.ac.uk/erasmus/incoming/applications/language
More information for Erasmus students:
http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/international
LETTERKENNY INSTITUTE: All classes are delivered through
English, students are expected to have a B1 level according to the common
European framework of reference for languages. Students cannot register
for modules in their own language. More details at:
http://www.lyit.ie/admissions/erasmusapplicants/
TRALEE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: Lectures are given in
English, therefore a good knowledge of the language is essential. The
minimum English Language Requirements for International Students (non
native English speakers) at IT Tralee are underlined at:
http://www.ittralee.ie/en/InformationFor/International/EUStudents/E
rasmus/LanguageRequirements/
BILGI UNIVERSITY - INSTANBUL: No mandatory requirements.
Relevant info at:http://international.bilgi.edu.tr/prospective07.htm
KOC UNIVERSITY INSTANBUL: The academic language at KU is
English, exchange students should be proficient in English to follow
courses successfully and complete coursework (TOEFL PBT 550, CBT
213, IBT 80, IELTS 6.0 within last two years). Native speaker students, or
coming from an English speaking country (USA, Canada, Australia,
Singapore, UK...), do not need to sit these exams. Detailed information at:
http://oip.ku.edu.tr/incoming/admission
TILBURG UNIVERSITY: No mandatory requirements. Tilburg
University offers over 100 courses per year in English. For more
information: http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/exchangeprogrammes/applicationprocedure/procedure.html
WARSAW SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS:
Incoming Erasmus students are required to have at least a B2 level of
English and/or Polish ( Common European Framework of Reference:
Learning, Teaching, Assessment
http://www.coe.int/t/DG4/Portfolio/?L=E&M=/main_pages/levels.html)
Please note that this rule does not apply to students nominated to study
languages. They should have at least a B2 level of the language that they
will study at the University of Warsaw.
INSTANBUL UNIVERSITY: No mandatory requirements. During the
application procedure students will be required to underline their language
skills. The University offers Erasmus Intensive Language Courses. For
more details see:
http://www.istanbul.edu.tr/uaik/ABegitim/english/Ogrenci/Gelen/gelenogr
enci_temelbilgi.phpù
HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY - ANKARA: No mandatory requirement
even if in the application form it is required to underline your language
knowledge. More detail at:
http://www.abofisi.hacettepe.edu.tr/eng/basvuru.shtml
YASAR UNIVERSITY - IZMIR: No mandatory requirements.
Information on the application at:
http://erasmus.yasar.edu.tr/wpcontent/uploads/2011/07/FactsheetErasmus.pdf
UNIVERSITY OF MALTA: No mandatory requirements. Students must
be proficient in English due to the fact that all the courses are taught in this
language in the University of Malta.
Website: http://www.um.edu.mt/fema
UNIVERSITA’ DELLA SVIZZERA ITALIANA - LUGANO: English
is the official language of instruction in many of the
Master’s programmes. For non-native English speakers it is highly
recommended to have a good
knowledge of the English language. A signature confirming a B1 level of
the European Council
Reference Frame of the home institution is requested. The official
language of instruction for the
other Faculties and Departments of USI is Italian. Generally speaking,
therefore, foreign
students attending undergraduate classes at the Faculties of
Communication Sciences,
Economics and Architecture should be reasonable fluent in Italian to cope
with the necessary
coursework without too much difficulty. Occasionally, some lectures and
seminars are held in
English, German, or French, and thus a basic understanding of one or more
of those languages is
recommended for successful studies. Please remember that the language
spoken locally is Italian.
More information at: http://www.relint.usi.ch/en/exchange-studentshandbook-83356.pdf
UNIVERSITY OF KATHOLIEKE - LEUVEN: In general, K.U.Leuven
requires a minimum score of 79-80 on the TOEFL iBT test (equivalent to
213 on a computer-based TOEFL test or to 550 on a paper-based TOEFL
test). Please note, however, that certain academic programmes have higher
language proficiency requirements so you must always check the
admission requirements of the specific programme you would like to enrol
in. More info at:
http://www.kuleuven.be/admissions/language/lang_test.html
HEC ULG ECOLE DE GESTION DE L’UNIVERSITE’ DE LIEGE:
Exchange students will be required to sustain an orientation test before the
start of the courses. If you wish to test or reactivate your knowledge of
French and prepare for the orientation test which is taken before courses in
Liège, make use of the French course and grammar and (written and oral)
comprehension exercises put online by ISLV-French Department. Info for
incoming students at: http://www.ulg.ac.be/cms/c_22111/erasmus-in
GENT UNIVERSITY: Ghent University requires a good knowledge of
English in order to communicate and function in an academic context.
Therefore, all incoming exchange students have to submit one of the
following documents:
A recent TOEFL Certificate: minimum score: 550 points (Paperbased) or 213 points (Computer-based) or 79-80 points (Internetbased).
Or a recent IELTS Certificate: minimum score: 6.0
Or a recent First Certificate in English of the University of Cambridge
Or a recent Certificate of a University Language Centre testifying
that the student masters the necessary knowledge of English to
function academically (! specify CEF-level on the form! )
To download the document:
http://www.ugent.be/en/teaching/admission/exchangestudent/forms/LA
NG1112.doc/view?searchterm=language%20requirements
French language partners:
UNIVERSITE’ DE LAUSANNE ( SVIZZERA ): HEC Lausanne do not
require any language test for the exchange students.
UNIVERSITE’ DE FRIBURG ( SVIZZERA): No mandatory
requirements. Nevertheless the official teaching languages of the
University are French and German. Lectures taught in English exist
mainly at Master’s level; they hardly exist at the Bachelor’s level. The
Department of Sciences requires English in addition to French and
German. Students must have sufficient oral and written proficiency in
French or German in order to be able to attend and understand the lectures,
as well as to take exams without too many difficulties. They submit the
European Language passport with their application form. Therefore the
University recommends attending the Intensive Pre-Semester Course in
French. This course is highly recommended for students who attend
lectures in French. The goal is to refresh French knowledge and to be
exposed to an introduction to the Swiss way of life, the city of Fribourg
and some Swiss customs. This course, which caters to different levels, but
not beginners, has proven to be a very useful instrument in taking the first
steps towards integration in Fribourg and its University.
For more information: http://www.unifr.ch/international/en/in/language
UNIVERSITE’ MONTESQUIEU – BORDEAUX IV: No mandatory
requirements. Info for applicants at: http://www.ubordeaux4.fr/digitalAssets/44/44226_GUIDE_ACCUEIL_RI.pdf
INSEEC BUSINESS SCHOOL – BORDEAUX: TOEIC / TOEFL
mandatory also if the website does not specify the required level. More
details and contact at: http://businessschool.inseec.com/fr/international/international-inseec.cfm
ECOLE SUPERIEURE DE COMMERCE DE MONTPELLIER : No
language requirements for English or French programs but as long as
students have to do presentation, read papers and so on they have to be at
least B1-B2.
UNIVERSITE’ DE DAUPHINE PARIS :
Courses in English: TOEFL IBT 8.0 or IELTS 7.0 or Cambridge CAE
Courses in French : French in proficiency is required ( B2 level)
www.sri.dauphine.fr →Coming to Dauphine
IPAG NICE PARIS: Details on the link:
http://www.ipag.fr/fr/accueil/international/incoming-students.html
E.D.C. PARIS: In the application form for Incoming students the
University requires a self-certification regarding the French and English
level and the ability of following courses in French:
http://www.edcparis.edu/doc/edc/16_application-form-2011-2012.pdf
Spanish language partners:
UNIVERSIDAD PUBLICA DE NAVARRA: No mandatory
requirements. Detailed information on courses in Spanish and / or English
at: http://www1.unavarra.es/relacionesinternacionales/relacionesinternacionales-y-movilidad/estudiantes-internacionales
UNIVERSIDAD DEL PAIS VASCO - BILBAO: No mandatory
requirements.
ESCUELA UNIVERSITARIA JOVELLANOS DE OVIEDO: No
mandatory requirements. Students are recommended to be able to attend
classes and perform exams in Spanish
UNIVERSIDAD DE SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA: No mandatory
requirements. B1 Spanish level recommended
UNIVERSIDAD DE LEON: No official language rule for incoming
students. However basic knowledge is highly recommended. Italian
students survive with Spanish but a prior level makes life much easier and
enjoyable.
UNIVERSIDAD DE ZARAGOZA: advice for the students to have a
good level of Spanish language, but no special requirements.
UNIVERSIDAD DE LLEIDA: No mandatory requirements. Useful
information on course languages at:
http://www.udl.cat/serveis/ori/estudiantat_estranger/esp/infogeneral/i
nfoacademica/lenguas.html
UNIVERSIDAD DE BARCELONA : No requirement of note, only
recommendation of a certain level of Spanish enough to fairly understand
the courses.
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE BARCELONA: No mandatory
requirements. Useful information:
http://www.uab.es/servlet/Satellite/international-mobility-andexchange/how-to-apply-1255067803146.html
UNIVERSIDAD POMPEU FABRA: vedere link per informazioni
dettagliate sulla lingua in cui vengono sostenuti i corsi :
http://www.upf.edu/international/exchange/ofertaD/eco_business.html
MATARO’-MARESME: No mandatory requirements
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE MADRID: An upper-intermediate
level in Spanish is necessary also if not mandatory. Therefore, incoming
Erasmus students are strongly recommended to have at least B1 level of
Spanish according to the Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages (CEFR).
UNIVERSIDAD CARLOR III DE MADRID: No mandatory
requirements.
UNIVERSIDAD DE VALENCIA: No mandatory requirements. Students
are highly recommended to have an intermediate level in Spanish and
depending on the course certain knowledge of Catalan
(Valencian). English language is not required.
UNIVERSIDAD DE ALICANTE: The information on language
requirement of the University of Alicante is available on the following
site:
http://sri.ua.es/en/movilidad/erasmus/language-requirements.html
UNIVERSIDAD MIGUEL HERNANDEZ DE ELCHE: No mandatory
requirements. Useful info at: http://internacional.umh.es/en
UNIVERSIDAD DE ALMERIA: No mandatory requirements.
UNIVERSIDAD DE CORDOBA: No mandatory requirements.
UNIVERSIDAD DE GRANADA: No mandatory requirements. The
University of Granada recommend incoming students to have at least B1
level of Spanish. Spanish courses are available in the University with the
following prices: 129 euro for A1,A2,B1 and 349 euro for B2,C1,C2
levels.
Student guide: http://www1.unavarra.es/digitalAssets/137/137629_guiadel-estudiante-ing1011.pdf
UNIVERSIDAD DE SEVILLA: No mandatory requirements.
Portuguese language partners:
UNIVERSIDAD DE COIMBRA: No mandatory requirements.
UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA DE LISBOA: No mandatory requirements.
UNIVERSIDAD DE PORTO: No mandatory requirements. Courses at
Porto University are mainly taught in Portuguese, nevertheless every
semester 7 courses in English are available in the faculty of economics.
More information at: www.fep.up.pt
UNIVERSIDAD DE AVEIRO: No language requirements are underlined
on the web-site, nevertheless it is possible that some requirements will be
asked in the application form. For details: http://www.ua.pt/