Language requirements
Study Programs in German
To acquire admission to study programs in Germany, all international students will have to prove adequate language skills in German.
We accept the following certificates:
Deutsches Sprachdiplom (Stufe II), DSH Prüfung (DSH 2+3), TestDaF (min. TDN 4,0), telc C1 Hochschule-Zertifikat or Goethe Zertifikat C2.
Study Programs in English
For all study programs in English, Pforzheim University requires adequate language skills in English. Candidates should prove they have sufficient language skills in English via an internationally recognized test like the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Each study program has their own requirements. Please check on their respective webpages.
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.