Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
Rostock English scores by master's
From Rostock's programme pages for Computer Science International, Electrical Engineering and Culture, Ecology, Change, and the faculty's Electrical Engineering application page.
| Programme | IELTS | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Computer Science International | 7.0 | TOEFL iBT 94 |
| MSc Electrical Engineering | 7.0 (faculty page: IELTS Academic 6.5) | TOEFL iBT 94 (faculty page: more than 90) |
| MA Culture, Ecology, Change | C1 (page says IELTS above 7.0) | Not listed |
Two Electrical Engineering figures
The admission requirements on the university's Electrical Engineering programme page say IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 94. The faculty's application page, in a separate language requirements block, says a valid IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall or a TOEFL score above 90. Until Rostock aligns them, the safer target is 7.0. Native speakers of English need no language proof, and German is not required.
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Grades and GATE
Both MSc programmes ask for a first degree with at least 85 per cent of the CGPA or a comparable grade. For Electrical Engineering, a GATE score of at least 500 is an alternative to the grade. Proof of English must be no older than two years.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Rostock programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where the University of Rostock 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 Rostock need?+
IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 94 for Computer Science International and Electrical Engineering. The EE faculty page states 6.5, so 7.0 is the safe target.
Does Rostock accept GATE?+
For Electrical Engineering, a GATE score of at least 500 is an alternative to the 85 per cent CGPA requirement.
Do I need German for Rostock's English-taught master's?+
Not for Electrical Engineering; the faculty page says German proof is not required.
How old can my IELTS be for Rostock?+
No older than two years.
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