Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 4 November 2026
IELTS by HHU master's programme
From the programme pages for Economics, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, European Studies, Physics, Biology and Industrial Pharmacy. The Physics page gives its figures as examples of suitable proof.
| Programme (M.Sc. unless stated) | IELTS | Other proof on the page |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | 5.5 | TOEFL iBT 90, Cambridge CAE, FCE grade B or better |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 80, Cambridge B2 First, Linguaskill B2 |
| European Studies (M.A.) | 6.0 Academic, at least 6.0 in writing | TOEFL iBT 75; TOEIC not accepted |
| Physics | 6.0 (example) | TOEFL iBT 80 (example) |
| Biology | 6.5 | TOEFL iBT 90, Cambridge CAE |
| Industrial Pharmacy | 6.5 Academic | TOEFL iBT 80, Cambridge 180, PTE Academic 65 |
Waivers and what is not accepted
The Biology page waives proof for a German Abitur or a degree from a full-time English-speaking university in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand. The Industrial Pharmacy page says letters confirming the medium of instruction are not sufficient and that only valid test certificates are accepted. The European Studies page names TOEIC as not accepted.
The Biology page notes the degree can be studied entirely in German or in English, with the language of each module stated in the module guide. The European Studies page says basic German is not required but is highly advisable and gives 15 July as the application deadline.
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The Industrial Pharmacy page lists PTE Academic 65, and the AI and Data Science page lists Cambridge B2 First and Linguaskill B2. None of the six pages mentions Duolingo, so do not assume it counts. Check each programme page for any age limit on a certificate, since the six pages here do not all state one.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your HHU programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) 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 does HHU Düsseldorf need for the Economics master's?+
IELTS 5.5, or TOEFL iBT 90, a Cambridge CAE, or FCE with grade B or better.
What IELTS does the HHU AI and Data Science master's need?+
IELTS 6.0, or TOEFL iBT 80, Cambridge B2 First or Linguaskill B2.
What IELTS does HHU need for European Studies?+
IELTS Academic 6.0 with at least 6.0 in writing, or TOEFL iBT 75. The page says TOEIC is not accepted.
Which HHU master's asks the highest IELTS?+
Among the six pages here, Biology and Industrial Pharmacy ask 6.5.
Does HHU accept a medium of instruction letter?+
Not for Industrial Pharmacy: the page says only valid test certificates are accepted. Other programmes have their own rules.
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