Foreign certificates that allow for admission to universities abroad but are not considered equivalent to the German Abitur require the holder to pass an assessment test, the so-called Feststellungsрrüfung.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
CEFR English
min C1
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE) Specification: At least C.
Cambridge
min C2 Proficiency (CPE) Specification: At least C.
TOEFL iBT
min 85
TOEFL pBT
min 567
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes
Additional information:
The English test results must not be older than two years. Proof of German language proficiency is not required if the subject is combined with 'English Literature and Culture'.
The application deadline for the B.A. American Studies (in combination with English Literature and Сulturе) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is not provided.
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
No data provided
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction
Location
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English
M.Sc. Soft Matter and Μatеrials 
German Students 
Other EU Students 
Non-EU Students 
