How Leipzig sets English requirements
We found no single English score for Leipzig. Each faculty publishes its level and accepted proof. None of the pages below names PTE Academic.
Programme examples and their scores
Figures below are from the M.Sc. Economics page, the SEPT MBA application page, the Child Development and Intervention FAQ and the Institute of British Studies programmes page.
| Programme | Level | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. Economics | B2 | Accepted, no score named | Accepted, no score named | Also FCE, TOEIC, Linguaskill, UNIcert; no German needed |
| SEPT MBA (SME Development) | Not stated | 6.0 Academic | 78 (code 6976) | No TOEFL ITP, IELTS General Training or Duolingo; report under two years old |
| M.A. Child Development and Intervention | C1 | Accepted, no score named | Accepted, no score named | Certificate under two years old; English-taught degree accepted |
| M.A. Global British Studies | C1 | 7.0 | 95 | CAE grade B or C, FCE grade A, UNIcert III |
| B.A. programmes at the Institute of British Studies | B2 | 5.5 | 72 | FCE grade B or C, Linguaskill 160, UNIcert II |
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Exemptions and extra documents
The SEPT MBA accepts an English proficiency letter if your undergraduate programme was taught in English. Child Development and Intervention accepts proof that you studied or completed an English-language degree. Global British Studies and the B.A. programmes accept a school leaving certificate from a country where English is a national language, or an English-language international certificate such as the IB.
SEPT says Indian applicants with a three-year bachelor's can apply with first division or 60% and above, and that Chinese, Vietnamese and Indian applicants must submit an APS certificate. Global British Studies and Child Development and Intervention take applications through uni-assist from applicants with a foreign degree.
Your German student visa is handled by the German embassy or consulate where you apply, not by Leipzig University. This guide covers Leipzig University's admission rule only. Our IELTS for Germany guide covers the visa side and test fees.
English requirements in Germany are written into each programme's admission or examination regulations and can change between intakes. The score that binds you is the one on your Leipzig University programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Leipzig University 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 score does Leipzig University need?+
It depends on the programme: 7.0 for Global British Studies, 6.0 for the SEPT MBA and 5.5 for B.A. programmes at the Institute of British Studies. The M.Sc. Economics asks B2 without naming a band.
Does Leipzig accept Duolingo?+
The SEPT MBA says Duolingo results are not accepted. The other pages we read do not name it.
Does Leipzig University accept PTE?+
PTE Academic is not named on the Economics, SEPT, Child Development and Intervention or British Studies pages.
Can an MOI letter replace IELTS at Leipzig?+
For the SEPT MBA, yes: it accepts an English proficiency letter if your undergraduate teaching was in English. Child Development and Intervention accepts an English-language degree.
Do Indian applicants need APS for Leipzig?+
The SEPT MBA asks Chinese, Vietnamese and Indian applicants for an APS certificate. Check your own programme's document list.
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Verified against the linked official sources on 15 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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