University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for the University of Potsdam?

At the University of Potsdam most master's programmes ask for English at C1, B2 or a lower level, set by each programme's regulations. On TOEFL iBT, or the TOEFL iBT Home Edition, C1 means at least 95 points and B2 at least 75. For B1, the page lists TOEFL iBT 57. Check your programme's regulations for the level.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026

Potsdam TOEFL minimums by level

From Potsdam's language skills page.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Master's programmes requiring C195TOEFL iBT or Home Edition
Master's programmes requiring B275TOEFL iBT or Home Edition
Level B157TOEFL iBT

Potsdam TOEFL test rules

The page accepts the TOEFL iBT and the TOEFL iBT Home Edition for C1 and B2. It does not mention MyBest scores, validity or an institution code. For bachelor's programmes and Law, English is usually shown through a language aptitude test or recognised equivalent set in the study regulations, without a fixed TOEFL figure.

New TOEFL iBT score reports also carry a 1 to 6 score alongside the 0 to 120 total; see the new TOEFL score scale explained.

For comparison, the same page asks for IELTS Academic or IELTS Online with at least 7 in every component for C1, and 6.0 in every component for B2.

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If your TOEFL score is below Potsdam's level

Other proofs on the page include UNIcert certificates, Cambridge exams, PTE Academic, and a degree taught entirely in English at a recognised university. For B2, a German school-leaving certificate with English as first foreign language also counts.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Potsdam programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does the University of Potsdam need?+

95 for C1 programmes and 75 for B2 programmes.

Does Potsdam accept the TOEFL Home Edition?+

Yes, for C1 and B2.

How do I know which level my Potsdam programme needs?+

The subject-specific access and admission regulations set it.

What IELTS score matches Potsdam's C1 level?+

At least 7 in every test component, per the same page.

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