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:

For students with a secondary school diploma obtained in Luxembourg less than 5 years ago:

Secondary/high school certificate from a school at which the main language of instruction was the same as the teaching language(s) of the selected study programme at the University of Luxembourg.
Official high school transcript (two final years of secondary school) to prove proficiency in the teaching language(s) of the selected study programme at the University of Luxembourg.
Internationally recognised language test certificate* (no more than two years old) to prove proficiency in the teaching language(s) of the selected study programme at the University of Luxembourg.

For students with a secondary school diploma obtained outside Luxembourg or obtained in Luxembourg more than 5 years ago:

Secondary/high school certificate from a school at which the main language of instruction was the same as the teaching language(s) of the selected study programme at the University of Luxembourg.
For diplomas obtained outside of Luxembourg, the graduation date needs to be within the last two years at the moment of the candidate’s application. If this condition is not fulfilled, the candidate must deliver a language certificate (see below)
Internationally recognised language test certificate* (no more than two years old) to prove proficiency in the teaching language(s) of the selected study programme at the University of Luxembourg.

*Please see below for a list of Language certificates accepted by the University of Luxembourg. Other tests not specified, such as Duolingo, are not accepted.

University degree (Bachelor or Master level) certifying the completion of a programme in which the main language of instruction was the same as the teaching language(s) of the selected programme at the University of Luxembourg.
The graduation date of the diploma needs to be within the last two years at the moment of the candidate’s application. If this condition is not fulfilled, the candidate must deliver a language certificate (see below).
Internationally recognised test certificate* (no more than two years old) to prove proficiency in the teaching language(s) of the selected study programme at the University of Luxembourg.

*Please see below for a list of Language certificates accepted by the University of Luxembourg. Other tests not specified, such as Duolingo, are not accepted.

University degree (Bachelor or Master level) certifying the completion of a programme in which the main language of instruction was the same as the teaching language(s) of the selected programme at the University of Luxembourg.
The graduation date of the diploma needs to be within the last two years at the moment of the candidate’s application. If this condition is not fulfilled, the candidate must deliver a language certificate (see below).
Internationally recognised test certificate* (no more than two years old) to prove proficiency in the teaching language(s) of the selected study programme at the University of Luxembourg.

*Please see below for a list of Language certificates accepted by the University of Luxembourg. Other tests not specified, such as Duolingo, are not accepted.

Note

Students for whom two languages are the official administrative languages of their country and who have completed their entire education in one of these languages may be exempt from providing a language certificate for the language that served as the medium of instruction and examination for their most recent diploma (provided the diploma was obtained within the last two years). A language certificate will, however, be required for the second language if it is also necessary for admission to any of our programmes.

Example:

Canadian applicants from Quebec having followed their studies in French would require a language certificate for a Master’s degree taught in English
Cameroonian applicants having followed their studies in English would require a language certificate for a Master’s degree taught in French

Disclaimer
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.

Language certificates accepted by the University of Luxembourg

Please note that a certificate is only accepted if all four language skills have been assessed: reading, listening, writing, and speaking.

- TOEFL IBT (Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language)
- TOEFL Essentials
- IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
- 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

- TCF (Test de Connaissance du français)
- DELF (Diplôme d’études en Langue française)
- DALF (Diplôme approfondi de Langue française)
- TEF Études (Test d’évaluation de français)
  - Note: the Oral Expression test is mandatory for the TEF Études test to be accepted