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Language requirements for studying at Pforzheim University
Keyword	Content	further info
Study programs in German	For getting admission to study programs in German all international students will habe to prove adequate language skills in German. For all degree programs the Pforzheim University requires German language skills on the level of C1 (within the European framework of language qualifications), The C1 level is equivalent for example with the DSH exam or a TESTDAFscore of 4 in average or the intermediate exam (Mittelstufenpruefung) of the Goethe Institute.	DSH Prüfungen http://www.hrk.de/de/ download/dateien/DSH_ Registrierungen.pdf Testdaf http://www.testdaf.de/ Goethe Institute http://www.goethe.de/
Study programs in English	For all study programs in English the Pforzheim University requires adequate language skill in English. Candidate should prove sufficient language skills in English via an international rcognised test like the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A TOEFL score of around 90 (235 computer version and above 570 paper version) meets the entry requirement, We also may accept TOEIC, IELTS, CAEL, CPE and CAE scores that we may convert.	Our conversion table for testscores of English tests toefl_table.pdf
Study programs in German and English (or any other language)	For admission to study programs offered in both German and/or English (or the combination of other languages) applicants will have to prove sufficient language skills (see above) in both languages.