Undergraduate requirements

Find out if you qualify for entry into the direct degree or foundation programme

Degree entry English requirements

The language of instruction at Lancaster University Leipzig is English. To enter the degree, you must be able to demonstrate you are suitably proficient in English. The table below lists the IELTS results (or equivalent) that you need to enter our courses.

Please note that proof of German language is not required to study in Germany in English.

English testLevel Band
IELTS Academic6.5*No band below 5.5
TOEFL iBT / Home Edition87*Minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 17 in speaking, 20 in writing
Pearson PTE Academic58*42 in each band
Country specific -For a full list of accepted English language tests/levels, please visit the Lancaster University website.

* Note: Computer Science and Software Engineering courses require a minimum of IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 78 or Pearson PTE Academic 50

Please note that Mathematics is required for all programmes except BSc (Hons) Business Management and BSc (Hons) Business Management and Media.

Foundation Year entry English requirements

The language of instruction at Lancaster University Leipzig is English. To enter the international foundation year, you must be able to demonstrate you are suitably proficient in English. The table below lists the IELTS results (or equivalent) that you need to enter our courses.

Please note that proof of German language is not required.

English testLevelBand
IELTS Academic

5.5 for 2 semesters Foundation

5.0 for 3 semesters Foundation

No band below 5.5

No band below 4.5

TOEFL iBT / Home Edition

67 for 2 semesters Foundation

60 for 3 semesters Foundation

L, S - 17; R- 18; W - 20

L - 11; S, W - 15; R - 8

Pearson PTE Academic

42 for 2 semesters Foundation

36 for 3 semesters Foundation

N/A
International Baccalaureate (IB)

5 at SL English or 4 at HL English for 2 semesters Foundation

4 at SL English or 3 at HL English for 3 semesters Foundation

N/A
Country specificFor a full list of accepted English language tests/levels, please visit the Lancaster University website.N/A

Please note that Mathematics is required for all Foundation programmes except those with progression to BSc (Hons) Business Management and BSc (Hons) Business Management and Media.