Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 5 November 2026
Hochschule Wismar English scores
The general rule is on the full-time applications page and the programme figures are on the degrees in English page, which spells IELTS as "IETS" in two entries. No band minimums are stated.
| Programme | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| English-taught programmes (general rule) | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110 |
| International Management (Master) | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 80 |
| Entrepreneurship (Master) | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 80 |
| Architecture (Master) | 6.0 | TOEFL 550 |
| Information and Electrical Engineering (Master) | 5.5 | TOEFL iBT 70 |
| Marine Transportation (Master) | No score, B1 certificate and interview | Or a bachelor's earned in English |
| Architectural Lighting Design (Master) | No score, suitable certificate | The page gives TOEFL as an example |
Waivers and other requirements
Entrepreneurship exempts native English speakers and applicants whose degree was taught in English. It also needs German at B1, or A1 for conditional admission, with B1 gained alongside your studies at the Language Centre before the thesis.
International Management also asks for a recognised bachelor's in business administration or engineering, at least 2.0 on the German scale and 210 ECTS credits, though candidates without these can show special suitability through other criteria. Candidates from outside the EU must take TestAS for Economics in English, or the APS substitute test where appropriate.
The two Wismar pages do not fully agree: the general rule says IELTS 6.0, while Information and Electrical Engineering says 5.5. Follow your programme's entry and confirm with the International Office if you are between the two.
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Deadlines and how to apply
The standard deadlines are 15 July for the winter semester and 15 January for the summer semester. Architectural Lighting Design takes one intake a year and closes on 1 May, through the university portal.
Non-EU applicants to International Management and to Operation and Management of Maritime Systems apply through uni-assist only, which charges 75 EUR, or 30 EUR for each further university. Both have one intake a year. Only complete applications are considered, and the pages read list no pre-sessional English course.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Hochschule Wismar programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Hochschule Wismar University of Applied Sciences 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What IELTS does Hochschule Wismar need?+
IELTS 6.0 under its general rule for English-taught programmes, also stated for International Management, Entrepreneurship and Architecture.
Does Hochschule Wismar accept Duolingo?+
Yes. The applications page accepts Duolingo 110 for English-taught programmes.
Is IELTS 5.5 enough for any Wismar master's?+
Information and Electrical Engineering lists TOEFL iBT 70 or the equivalent of 5.5. Other programmes state 6.0.
Does Wismar accept PTE?+
PTE is not named on either page. The applications page lists only TOEFL iBT, IELTS and Duolingo.
Do I need TestAS for International Management at Wismar?+
Candidates from outside the EU must submit a TestAS for Economics result taken in English, or the APS substitute test where appropriate.
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