Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
Regensburg English scores by master's
From Regensburg's pages for European Studies, British Studies, Biology and Computational Science.
| Programme | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| MA European Studies (C1) | 7.0 | TOEFL iBT 95 |
| MA British Studies (C1) | 7.0 | TOEFL iBT 95 |
| MSc Biology (B2) | 6.5 | TOEFL 80, or an English-taught bachelor's |
| MSc Computational Science (B2) | 6.5 | TOEFL 80, DAAD certificate from a university language centre |
Medium of instruction
European Studies says medium of instruction letters are not sufficient proof of C1, unless your first degree was from an entirely English-speaking country such as the UK. Biology, by contrast, lists a bachelor's taught in English as acceptable proof of B2.
European Studies and British Studies ask applicants with a first degree from China, India or Vietnam for an APS certificate.
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German and how to check
Computational Science needs no German (DSH), though Regensburg recommends taking courses. Biology asks for basic German, at A1 or 120 hours of classes, by the end of the second semester. European Studies requires a first-degree grade of 2.5 or better on the German scale.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Regensburg programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where the University of Regensburg 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 the University of Regensburg need?+
IELTS 6.5 for B2 master's such as Biology and Computational Science, and 7.0 for C1 master's such as European Studies and British Studies.
Does Regensburg accept a medium of instruction letter?+
Not for European Studies. Biology accepts a bachelor's taught in English.
Do Indian applicants need APS for Regensburg?+
European Studies and British Studies ask for an APS certificate from applicants whose first degree is from China, India or Vietnam.
Does Regensburg accept PTE or Duolingo?+
Neither is named on the programme pages read for this guide.
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