Proof of Language Skills

All applicants must demonstrate the required level of competence in all teaching languages of their chosen programme at the University of Luxembourg. The required language skills for each programme are listed on the dedicated programme web page, based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). If multiple languages are listed on the programme web page, this indicates that the programme is multilingual, and applicants must provide proof of competence in all listed languages, unless stated otherwise.

Applicants must demonstrate their language skills in one or more of the following ways:

Supporting Document	Conditions for Demonstrating Language Proficiency
Luxembourg Secondary School Leaving Certificate issued by the Ministry of National Education	– The certificate was obtained less than 5 years ago. – The main language(s) of instruction of the certificate correspond to the language(s) of instruction of the chosen programme. – The certificate must be accompanied by transcripts from the last 3 years of secondary education. – The certificate must be accompanied by the language table, if available at the time of application. Depending on the programme, specific requirements regarding the number of years of instruction in a language may apply.
Luxembourg Secondary School Leaving Certificate not issued by the Ministry of National Education (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge A-levels, Lycée Vauban, etc.)	– The certificate was obtained less than 2 years ago. – The main language of instruction of the certificate corresponds to one of the languages of instruction of the chosen programme. – The certificate must be accompanied by transcripts from the last 3 years of secondary education.
Secondary School Leaving Certificate obtained outside Luxembourg	– The certificate was obtained less than 2 years ago. – The main language of instruction of the certificate corresponds to one of the languages of instruction of the chosen programme. – The certificate must be accompanied by transcripts from the last 3 years of secondary education.
Language Certificate accepted by the University of Luxembourg	– The certificate was obtained less than 2 years ago. – The certificate is accepted by the University of Luxembourg. – All four language skills are assessed. – The required language level is achieved. – The authenticity of the certificate must be verifiable through the issuing institution’s official verification platform. Please refer to the section “Language certificates accepted by the University of Luxembourg” for the full list of criteria.

Supporting Document	Conditions for Demonstrating Language Proficiency
Higher education diploma or certificate of completion (Bachelor’s or Master’s level)	– The diploma or certificate of completion must have been obtained within the last 2 years, and the final semester of studies must also have been completed less than 2 years ago. – The language of instruction of the diploma must correspond to one of the teaching languages of the chosen programme. – The diploma must be accompanied by a medium of instruction certificate or transcript of grades indicating the language of instruction. – For non-EU applicants: only completed diplomas or certificates of completion will be accepted as proof; ongoing or discontinued studies will not be accepted.
Language Certificate accepted by the University of Luxembourg	– The certificate was obtained less than 2 years ago. – The certificate is accepted by the University of Luxembourg. – All four language skills are assessed. – The required language level is achieved. – The authenticity of the certificate must be verifiable through the issuing institution’s official verification platform. Please refer to the section “Language certificates accepted by the University of Luxembourg” for the full list of criteria.

Supporting Document	Conditions for Demonstrating Language Proficiency
Higher education diploma or certificate of completion (Bachelor’s or Master’s level)	– The diploma or certificate of completion must have been obtained within the last 2 years, and the final semester of studies must also have been completed less than 2 years ago. – The language of instruction of the diploma must correspond to one of the teaching languages of the chosen programme. – The diploma must be accompanied by a medium of instruction certificate or transcript of grades indicating the language of instruction. – For non-EU applicants: only completed diplomas or certificates of completion will be accepted as proof; ongoing or discontinued studies will not be accepted.
Language Certificate accepted by the University of Luxembourg	– The certificate was obtained less than 2 years ago. – The certificate is accepted by the University of Luxembourg. – All four language skills are assessed. – The required language level is achieved. – The authenticity of the certificate must be verifiable through the issuing institution’s official verification platform. Please refer to the section “Language certificates accepted by the University of Luxembourg” for the full list of criteria.

Note

Following the review of your application, the Admissions Office reserves the right to request additional information regarding your language proficiency.

Study programmes may have specific prerequisites about language test certificates and minimum levels. For more details, please refer to the dedicated web page for each study programme.

Applicants who do not meet the required language level for all teaching languages before the application deadline are not eligible for admission in that application cycle.

Special Cases

Students from a country with two official administrative languages, who have completed their entire schooling in one of these languages, are not required to provide a certificate for that language.

However, if the second language is also required for admission to one of our programmes, a language certificate for that language will be necessary.

Language certificates accepted by the University of Luxembourg

A certificate is only accepted if:

It appears on the list of tests accepted by the University of Luxembourg,
it was issued within the last 2 years,
all four language skills (reading, listening, writing, speaking) have been assessed,
the required language level has been achieved,
the authenticity of the certificate must be verifiable through the issuing institution’s official verification platform.

Note: Language tests not listed, such as Duolingo, are not accepted.

- TOEFL IBT (Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language)
- TOEFL Essentials
- IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
  - Note: Both test centre and online IELTS Academic results are accepted
- Cambridge English Qualifications (formerly known as ESOL), a suite of English exams at different levels:
  - B1 Preliminary (formerly known as Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET))
  - B2 First (formerly known as Cambridge English: First (FCE))
  - C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE))
  - C2 Proficiency (formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE))
- Cambridge B1 Business Preliminary
- Cambridge B2 Business Vantage
- Cambridge C1 Business Higher