Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 4 November 2026
English requirements for the international master's
From Esslingen's general information page for the Automotive Systems (ASM), Design and Development (DDM) and Management (MiM) programmes.
| Test | Minimum |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 |
| TOEFL iBT, taken before 21 January 2026 | 75 |
| TOEFL iBT, newer scoring from February 2026 | B2 level; the page prints a figure of 4, so confirm it with the university |
| OPT | 75 points |
| Cambridge | FCE, CAE or CPE |
Waivers, German and fees
Native English speakers and applicants who completed their undergraduate degree entirely in English are exempt, with certification from the university required. Institutional TOEFL is not accepted.
The Automotive Systems page asks for German at A2 before the end of the second semester, with applications from 1 November to 31 March and tuition of €1,500 per semester for non-EU applicants. The International Industrial Management page lists 1 November to 31 March for non-EU applicants and 1 November to 15 July for German and EU applicants.
Those pages only say an English test such as TOEFL is needed and link to the general page for scores, so use the general page for the IELTS figure.
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How to check
Esslingen's other master's programmes are mostly German-taught and ask for a German test at enrolment. Read the page for your own programme before you book either language test.
English requirements in Germany are set per programme and can change between intakes. The score that binds you is the one on your Esslingen programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Esslingen University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Esslingen) 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.
If you are close to the line, aim for a margin above it: one weak skill can miss the requirement even when the overall band clears it. Not sure where you stand? Take a free IELTS mock test and get a band for each skill.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS score does Esslingen need?+
IELTS Academic 6.0 for the ASM, DDM and MiM international master's programmes.
Who is exempt from the English test?+
Native English speakers and applicants whose undergraduate degree was taught entirely in English, with university certification.
Do I need German at Esslingen?+
Automotive Systems asks for German A2 before the end of the second semester.
What are the tuition fees?+
The programme pages list €1,500 per semester for non-EU applicants and only the enrolment fee for German and EU applicants.
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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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