Yes, IELTS is a mandatory requirement for several universities in Germany. However, some universities do not require IELTS. You can get an unconditional offer letter on the basis of a document known as MOI (Medium of Instruction). However, giving an IELTS exam improves your chances of getting a visa.

World-class universities and a wide range of specialization courses at an affordable price, Germany becomes a much sought after country for education. However, most of the universities require 13 years of education before enrolling for a bachelor’s program and 16 years of education before enrolling for a master’s program.

For most degree programmes, knowledge of German is a prerequisite for admission to a German university. However, you don't need to know German if you intend on enrolling in an international degree programme.

A maximum of 7 years gap is acceptable for pursuing humanities in any German University.

It is theoretically possible to find a job without speaking German, but most jobs require German language skills. There is no language requirement for a work visa (especially if you're EU citizen, you don't need any visa!), but daily life will be difficult without German language ability.

If you are a non-native English speaker, you may be required to provide proof of your English-language proficiency with a TOEFL or IELTS result.

In Germany, you'll receive a quality, rigorous and affordable education, no matter what the national or international rankings may say.

We have a comprehensive and always up to date list of the best universities in Germany across diverse disciplines and subjects.