Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
English requirements by programme
Figures are from HSB's programme pages, linked in the first column.
| Programme | IELTS | Other proof |
|---|---|---|
| Global Management MBA | 6.5 | TOEFL iBT 90 |
| International MBA (double degree) | 6.5 | TOEFL iBT 90 |
| International Tourism Management MBA | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 80 |
| Aeronautical Management M.Eng. | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 80 |
| European Studies M.A./LL.M. | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 80 or MOI certificate |
| Sustainable Leisure and Tourism Development M.A. | 4.5 (B1) | TOEFL iBT 57; FCE; German C1 also needed |
Other tests and waivers
None of these pages names PTE Academic or Duolingo. Ask the programme before booking either.
European Studies is the one page that accepts a medium of instruction (MOI) certificate in place of a test. The other programme pages ask for IELTS or TOEFL.
Sustainable Leisure and Tourism Development needs only B1 English but also asks for German as a native speaker or at C1, so it is not an English-only route.
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How to check
Each HSB programme page lists its own application window and documents. Read the page for your programme and its examination regulations before you apply.
Your German student visa is handled by the German embassy or consulate where you apply, not by Hochschule Bremen. This guide covers Hochschule Bremen'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 Hochschule Bremen programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where HSB Hochschule Bremen 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 Hochschule Bremen need?+
IELTS 6.5 for the Global Management MBA and International MBA, and 6.0 for Tourism Management, Aeronautical Management and European Studies.
Does Hochschule Bremen accept an MOI letter?+
European Studies accepts a medium of instruction certificate. The other programme pages ask for IELTS or TOEFL.
Does Hochschule Bremen accept PTE or Duolingo?+
Neither is named on the programme pages we read.
Is Hochschule Bremen the same as the University of Bremen?+
No. HSB is a separate university of applied sciences. The University of Bremen has its own requirements.
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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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