Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
Kassel's English certificate list
These bands are from Kassel's language requirements page. Each degree programme states its required level on its own course page.
| Proof | B2 | C1 |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 5.5 to 6.5 | 7.0 to 8.0 |
| TOEFL iBT (incl. Home and Paper Edition) | 72 to 94 | 95+ |
| PTE Academic | 59 to 75 | 76 to 84 |
| Cambridge | B2 First (FCE); BEC Vantage | C1 Advanced (CAE); BEC Higher |
| Study in English (MOI) | At least one year of higher education | At least two years of post-secondary education to graduation |
Programme examples
Global Political Economy and Development asks C1. No proof is needed if your bachelor's was taught in English; otherwise you need TOEFL 95 or IELTS 7.5.
The Electrical Communication Engineering FAQ lists B2 scores: TOEFL iBT 72 to 94, IELTS 5.5 to 6.5, PTE 59 to 75 or Cambridge First. You can upload your bachelor's certificate and TOEFL later through uni-assist, using uni-assist's TOEFL code 2727.
Duolingo is not on Kassel's certificate list.
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How to check
Kassel's list allows a medium of instruction (MOI) certificate as proof: one year of higher education in English counts as B2 and two years to graduation as C1. Check that your programme does not set a stricter rule.
Your German student visa is handled by the German embassy or consulate where you apply, not by the University of Kassel. This guide covers the University of Kassel'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 University of Kassel programme page and in your admission letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where the University of Kassel 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 the University of Kassel need?+
IELTS 5.5 to 6.5 counts as B2 and 7.0 to 8.0 as C1. Global Political Economy and Development asks 7.5.
Does Kassel accept an MOI letter?+
Yes. Kassel's list counts one year of higher education in English as B2 and two years to graduation as C1.
Does Kassel accept PTE?+
Yes. PTE Academic 59 to 75 counts as B2 and 76 to 84 as C1.
Does Kassel accept Duolingo?+
Duolingo is not on Kassel's language certificate list.
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