English Language Requirements

At the University of Regensburg, the following English language certificates are generally accepted as proof of B2 or C1 level proficiency. The table shows the minimum overall score required for each level.

Certificates not listed here may be submitted to the ZSK (by email to info.englisch@ur.de) for evaluation of equivalency.

Language Certificates	Proof of B1 level	Proof of B2 level	Proof of C1 Level
Cambridge English	154	176	185
IELTS Academic*	5	6.5	7.0
Oxford Test of English**	103	135	148
PTE Academic	41	59	66
TOEFL iBT**	35	79	95
UNIcert?	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3

Information for students in teaching programs (Please consult your examination office in advance):

* This test is not accepted for admission to the state examination.
** This test is accepted for admission to the state examination only if taken at the University of Regensburg.

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Successful completion of the following courses is generally accepted as proof of B2 or C1 level proficiency:

SFA Courses Recognized as Proof of B2-Level English

• Academic and Professional English B2.2
• Everyday Business Communication B2.2
• Academic and Professional English C1.1
• Academic and Professional English C1.2
• English Communication Skills (C1)
• Discussions on Global Issues (C1)
• International Business Communication (C1)
• Advanced Business Communication (C1)
• Introduction to the Common Law System (C1)
• Aspects of English Criminal and Civil Law (C1)
• English for Chemistry C1.2
• English for Biology/Psychology (C1)
• English for Medicine/Dentistry (C1/C2)
• Academic and Professional English C2.1
• Academic and Professional English C2.2
• Discussions and Analysis of Global Issues (C2)
• Jurisprudence in Theory and Practice (C2)
• The British Constitution, Human Rights and the Rule of Law (C2)

SFA Courses Recognized as Proof of C1-Level English

• Academic and Professional English C1.2
• Aspects of English Criminal and Civil Law (C1)
• English for Chemistry C1.2
• English for Medicine/Dentistry (C1/C2)
• Academic and Professional English C2.1
• Academic and Professional English C2.2
• Discussions and Analysis of Global Issues (C2)
• Jurisprudence in Theory and Practice (C2)
• The British Constitution, Human Rights and the Rule of Law (C2)

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A German high school diploma (Abitur) showing a result of “B2,” “B2/C1,” or “B2+/C1” in English is generally accepted as proof of B2-level proficiency. Please note that the results “B2/C1” and “B2+/C1” do not count as proof of C1-level proficiency.

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All information about the English language courses, including placement requirements, can be found here.

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