Proof of English language proficiency

• Secondary-school leaving certificate with successful graduation exam in the subject English. If the level of English proficiency is not clearly evident in the certificate, a confirmation by the school administration may be claimed.
• IB diploma according to the regulations of the "International Baccalaureate Organization" with the subject English.
• Certificate of the supplementary examination in the subject English from the University Preparation Programme of an Austrian University.
• "Studienberechtigungszeugnis" from an Austrian university with a successfully completed examination in the subject English. 
• Degree diploma and transcript of records/diploma supplement from a completed bachelor or master programme taught entirely in English at a recognised post-secondary educational institution.
• Transcript of records/diploma supplement from a recognised post-secondary educational institution with proof of successfully completed English language specific courses with at least 6 ECTS or 150 hours. Thereby, the language of instruction must be English and the language level must be B2. If the extent or level of the courses is not explicitly stated in the transcripts, a confirmation of the educational institution may be claimed.

These proofs are valid for an unlimited time. 

Any of the above mentioned proofs at a higher level than B2, can also be accepted as proof of English language proficiency at level B2 (see FAQ).

• TOEFL: 87 points or higher
• IELTS Academic: Overall Band Score: 6.5 points
• Cambridge English First Certificate (FCE): result level B2
• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): result level B2
• Language Competency Examination by a University Language Center: level B2

These certificates may not be older than three years at the time of application.

Any of the above mentioned certificates at a higher level than B2, can also be accepted as proof of English language proficiency at level B2 (see FAQ).

• Degree diploma and transcript of records/diploma supplement
  • of a degree programme of at least two years,
  • taught entirely in English,
  • at a university in an EU/EEA country, Switzerland, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the USA, Australia, New Zealand or Canada.
• Proof of erudite language: secondary-school leaving certificate, if the certificate was awarded at an institution with English as the language of education.
• English as first language (see FAQ).

These proofs are valid for an unlimited time. 

• TOEFL: 110 points or higher
• IELTS Academic: Overall Band Score: 8 (at least 7.5 per component)
• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade A
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade C or higher

These proofs may not be older than three years at the time of application.

• Degree diploma and transcript of records/diploma supplement

  • of a degree programme of at least two years,
  • taught entirely in English,
  • at a university in an EU/EEA country, Switzerland, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the USA, Australia, New Zealand or Canada.
• Degree diploma and transcript of records/diploma supplement
  • of a completed degree programme,
  • with English language specific courses,
  • to the extent of at least 36 ECTS.

These proofs are valid for an unlimited time. 

• TOEFL: 115 points or higher
• IELTS Academic: Overall Band Score: 8 or higher
• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade A
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Grade C or higher

These proofs may not be older than three years at the time of application.