University English requirements

What IELTS score do you need for Constructor University?

Constructor University in Bremen asks for IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90 or Duolingo 110 at both bachelor's and master's level. PTE Academic is 58 for bachelor's and 61 for master's. The International Foundation Year accepts a B1 level instead, from IELTS 4.5, TOEFL iBT 45, PTE 43 or Duolingo 65.
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Minimum scores by level

The figures below come from the undergraduate and graduate application pages and the International Foundation Year page:

TestBachelor'sMaster's / MBAInternational Foundation Year
IELTS6.56.54.5
TOEFL iBT90 (4.5 on the new scale)90 (paper-based 575)45
Duolingo English Test11011065
PTE Academic586143
Michigan English Test (MET)58Not listedNot listed
CambridgeCPE A-C or C1 pass; CAE A-C; FCE grade ACPE A-C or C1 pass; CAE A-C; FCE grade AFCE 140 (C)
OtherIB English A 6 or 7; SAT EBRW 600; ACT Writing 9GRE Verbal 145

Waivers for bachelor's and master's applicants

Bachelor's applicants qualify for a waiver if they are native English speakers, have been taught exclusively in English for at least six years, or score 600 on SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing or 9 on ACT Writing. You can ask the admissions office to check whether you qualify.

Master's applicants get a waiver if they are citizens of listed countries, including the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and South Africa. India and Pakistan are not on that list. If your undergraduate institution taught in English, you may instead submit a certificate from your university registrar stating that your programme was taught exclusively in English.

Proof of English must be uploaded as a PDF; screenshots are not accepted. The pages we read do not state how old a test result may be.

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Pathways if your score is lower

The International Foundation Year takes students at B1, and the page lists the B1 scores above.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Constructor University programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.

Frequently asked questions

Does Constructor University accept Duolingo?+

Yes. The Duolingo English Test minimum is 110 for bachelor's and master's, and 65 for the International Foundation Year.

Does Constructor University accept PTE?+

Yes: PTE Academic 58 for bachelor's, 61 for master's and 43 for the International Foundation Year.

Is IELTS 6.0 enough for Constructor University?+

No, degree programmes ask for IELTS 6.5. A lower score can lead to the International Foundation Year, which accepts IELTS 4.5.

Are Indian students exempt from IELTS at Constructor University?+

India is not on the master's citizenship waiver list. You can instead submit a registrar's certificate stating your undergraduate programme was taught exclusively in English.

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