Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 4 November 2026
Accepted proof of English
From Coburg's international applicants page. The site says the German version is the official text.
| Test | Minimum |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 5.5 overall |
| PTE Academic | 59 overall |
| TOEFL iBT | 72 (new scoring from 2026: overall 4) |
| Cambridge B2 First | Grade A, B or C, at least 160 |
| Oxford Test of English Advanced | 111 overall |
| UNIcert or NULTE; telc English | Level II (B2); B2 |
Other proof and your degree evaluation
Other accepted proof includes a higher education entrance qualification that states B2 or a grade of 4 in English, official confirmation that English was the language of instruction in your degree, a B2 language module passed with at least sufficient (4), and an ECL certificate at B2 in all four sections.
If your degree is from abroad, you must have it evaluated and apply within the deadlines. The page describes the uni-assist VPD, which takes about four to six weeks, an APS certificate for applicants from China, Vietnam and India, and a ZAB or KMK certificate as alternatives. The English-taught AIMS master's needs no evaluation.
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German-taught programmes and checking
For German-taught programmes the page asks B2 German before enrolment, for example TestDaF with TDN 3 in all four sections. The page gives no specific application dates, so use the deadline link on it.
English requirements in Germany are set per programme and can change between intakes. The score that binds you is the one on your Coburg programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts (Hochschule Coburg) publishes an IELTS score, it is the minimum: the floor an application has to meet to be considered, not a score that guarantees an offer.
Competitive programmes, and courses with far more applicants than places, may expect more than the minimum, and some departments set their own overall or per-skill scores, often for writing or speaking. The course page has the final word, so check it before you book a test.
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Frequently asked questions
What IELTS score does Coburg need?+
IELTS 5.5 overall for English-taught programmes, which is the B2 level on the page.
Does Coburg accept PTE Academic?+
Yes. The page lists PTE Academic at an overall 59.
Can my degree's English instruction replace a test?+
The page accepts official confirmation that English was the language of instruction in your degree programme.
Do Indian applicants need an APS certificate?+
The page lists an APS certificate for applicants from China, Vietnam and India as an evaluation route.
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Guide updated on 4 November 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
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