- Student visa minimum
- None set
- TU Munich
- PTE 65
- EU Blue Card
- No test
- Fee
- EUR 270
Studying in English: universities set the score
The DAAD says international degree programmes and postgraduate programmes taught in English are exempt from the German-language requirement; you show proof of English instead. Neither the DAAD nor the visa sets one IELTS band: each university, often each programme, sets the test and score in its admission rules.
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) accepts PTE Academic with an overall score of at least 65 (IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88) and verifies PTE scores online when you upload the report. Six bachelor's programmes check English in their aptitude assessment instead, and TUM says to check each programme's regulations.
Working in Germany: the EU Blue Card
Make it in Germany sets no language test for the EU Blue Card itself. It sets pay: a gross annual salary of at least €50,700 in 2026, or €45,934.20 in a shortage occupation with Federal Employment Agency approval. German, not English, speeds settlement: Blue Card holders can get a settlement permit after 27 months with German at A1, or after 21 months with B1.
PTE fees in Germany
| Test | Fee (Pearson price finder, 30 Sep 2026) |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | EUR 270 |
| PTE Academic UKVI | EUR 270 |
| PTE Core | EUR 270 |
Pearson lists six test centres in Germany, including Berlin, Frankfurt, Nuremberg, Hamburg and Garching. IELTS on computer at the British Council is EUR 286 for comparison.
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| Plan | Access | Price |
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| Sprint Pass | 7 days | EUR 5.99 |
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Practice PTE Academic →Frequently asked questions
What PTE score is required for a Germany study visa?+
The visa sets none; your university does. TUM accepts PTE Academic 65 overall.
Do I need PTE for a German work visa or PR?+
No English test is set for the EU Blue Card. Settlement depends on German: A1 after 27 months or B1 after 21 months.
Does Germany accept PTE?+
Universities decide programme by programme. TUM accepts it; check your programme's list of accepted tests.
IELTS or PTE for Germany?+
PTE is EUR 270 and IELTS EUR 286. At TUM, PTE 65 and IELTS 6.5 are both accepted; elsewhere confirm PTE is listed first.
How much does PTE cost in Germany?+
EUR 270 for PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core, per Pearson's price finder on 30 September 2026.
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Reviewed 30 September 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
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