Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
English requirements by programme
HSHL's FAQ says programmes taught in English need B2 English, and programmes taught in German need German at C1.
| Programme | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Engineering (B.Eng.) | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 80; PBT 550; CBT 213 |
| Sustainable Materials Engineering (M.Sc.) | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 80; PBT 550; CBT 213 |
| Intercultural Business Psychology (M.Sc.) | B2 certificate, no score named | Not listed |
Waiver and other tests
Electronic Engineering and Sustainable Materials Engineering waive the certificate if your school leaving or university entrance certificate notes your English level on the CEFR.
Neither page names PTE Academic, Duolingo or a medium of instruction letter.
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Intakes and how to check
Sustainable Materials Engineering is new for the summer semester 2027, with applications open from 26 October 2026 to 15 January 2027. Intercultural Business Psychology takes summer 2027 applications in the same window.
Your German student visa is handled by the German embassy or consulate where you apply, not by HSHL. This guide covers HSHL's admission rule only. Our IELTS for Germany guide covers the visa side and test fees.
English requirements in Germany are set per programme and can change between intakes. The score that binds you is the one on your HSHL programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences (HSHL) 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 Hamm-Lippstadt University need?+
IELTS 6.0 for Electronic Engineering and Sustainable Materials Engineering, or TOEFL iBT 80.
Does HSHL accept PTE or Duolingo?+
Neither is named on the programme pages we read.
When can I apply to HSHL Sustainable Materials Engineering?+
For summer semester 2027, from 26 October 2026 to 15 January 2027.
Do German-taught HSHL programmes need English?+
HSHL's FAQ says German-taught programmes need German at C1 and English-taught programmes need English at B2.
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Guide updated on 29 October 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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