Language requirements for the specialziations Safety or Security
The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Industrial Safety and Security, with specialziations in Safety or Security, is a bilingual study program. Languages of instruction are German (50 %) and English (50%). Therefore, the prerequisite is B2-level German and English language skills (according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR).
The degree course ‘Industrial Safety and Security’ contains compulsory modules, which are based on linguistically challenging specialist literature. The extensive and complex technical language and in-depth study of legal texts represent a considerable hurdle to completing your studies successfully, even for native speakers.
Language requirements for the specialization "International"
For the specialziation "International", proof of language proficiency, at a minimum level of B1 for German and B2 for English (in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR), is required. Language of instruction is English only. Each semester, students must complete a German language course (wit 5 ECTS). At the end of their studies, graduates will be able to demonstrate German language skills at C1-level and are therefore well-equiped for the German job market.
English
Accepted proof of English language proficiency at B2-level:
- TOEFL (iBT) score: 80 – 94
- TOEIC score: listening 430 - 485; reading 400 - 450
- IELTS: at least 6.5 overall (with at least 5.5 in each band)
- TELC: B2
- PTE Academic score: 65 - 75
- Cambridge English Language Assessment: B2: First Certificate in English (FCE; at least Grade C); C1: Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
- CET: College English Test (CET-6, min. 500)
- DAAD English language test: min. 4
- Native speaker (evidenced by passport)
- Abitur (confirming level B2/C1)
- University entrance qualification completed in English (evidenced via transcript or confirmation letter by the respective institution)
- Successful completion of a university degree, from a recognized university, in English (language of instruction evidenced via diploma supplement, transcript or confirmation letter by the respective institution)
German
For the specializations Safety or Security, recognized B2-level German language certificates for non-native speakers are:
- DSH: at least level 2
- TestDaF: at least level 4 in all exam parts and a minimum of 16 points overall
For the specialization "International", the following certificates are accepted proof of B1-level German language proficiency for non-native speakers:
- Goethe Zertifikat B1
- telc Deutsch B1
- Kultusministerkonferenz Deutsches Sprachdiplom - Erste Stufe DSD I Niveau B1
- ÖSD Zertifikat B1
- Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (DTZ) B1
Further information can be found at the following links:
Please note:
Your test results must be less than two years old. Proof of language proficiency has to be submitted togehter with the official application.
Additionally, we can only accept official certificates (as listed above). We kindly ask for your understanding that we cannot accept course certificates from individual language schools.