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\nProof of language skills<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

All applicants must demonstrate the required level of competence in all teaching languages of their chosen programme at the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø. The required language skills for each programme are listed on the dedicated programme web page<\/a>, based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applicants must demonstrate their language skills in one or more of the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Supporting document<\/strong><\/td>Conditions for demonstrating language proficiency<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Luxembourg secondary school leaving certificate issued by the Luxembourg Ministry of National Education<\/strong><\/td>– 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.<\/td><\/tr>
Luxembourg secondary school leaving <\/strong>
certificate not issued by the Luxembourg Ministry of National Education<\/strong>
(e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge A-levels, Lyc\u00e9e Vauban, etc.)<\/em><\/td>		– 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.<\/td><\/tr>
Secondary school leaving <\/strong>
certificate<\/strong><\/strong> obtained outside Luxembourg<\/strong><\/td>		– 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.<\/td><\/tr>
Language certificate accepted by the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø<\/a><\/strong><\/td>– The certificate was obtained less than 2 years ago.
– The certificate is accepted by the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø.
– All four language skills are assessed.
– The required language level is achieved.
– The authenticity of the certificate must be verifiable through the issuing institution\u2019s official verification platform.

Please refer to the section \u201cLanguage certificates accepted by the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø\u201d for the full list of criteria.<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n \n \n Application for Master’s programmes <\/span>\n\n <\/use><\/svg> <\/button>\n <\/h3>\n
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Supporting document<\/strong><\/td>Conditions for demonstrating language proficiency<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Higher education diploma or <\/strong>
certificate of completion<\/strong>
(Bachelor\u2019s or Master\u2019s level)<\/td>		– 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:<\/strong> only completed diplomas or certificates of completion will be accepted as proof; ongoing or discontinued studies will not be accepted.<\/td><\/tr>
Language certificate accepted by the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø<\/a><\/strong><\/td>– The certificate was obtained less than 2 years ago.
– The certificate is accepted by the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø.
– All four language skills are assessed.
– The required language level is achieved.
– The authenticity of the certificate must be verifiable through the issuing institution\u2019s official verification platform.

Please refer to the section \u201cLanguage certificates accepted by the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø\u201d for the full list of criteria.<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n \n \n Application for Diploma of Specialised Studies in Medicine (DES) <\/span>\n\n <\/use><\/svg> <\/button>\n <\/h3>\n
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Supporting document<\/strong><\/td>Conditions for demonstrating language proficiency<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Higher education diploma or <\/strong>
certificate of completion<\/strong>
(Bachelor\u2019s or Master\u2019s level)<\/td>		– 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:<\/strong> only completed diplomas or certificates of completion will be accepted as proof; ongoing or discontinued studies will not be accepted.<\/td><\/tr>
Language certificate accepted by the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø<\/a><\/strong><\/td>– The certificate was obtained less than 2 years ago.
– The certificate is accepted by the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø.
– All four language skills are assessed.
– The required language level is achieved.
– The authenticity of the certificate must be verifiable through the issuing institution\u2019s official verification platform.

Please refer to the section \u201cLanguage certificates accepted by the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø\u201d for the full list of criteria.<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Note<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the review of your application, the Admissions Office reserves the right to request additional information regarding your language proficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special cases<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if the second language is also required for admission to one of our programmes, a language certificate for that language will be necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\nLanguage certificates accepted by the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A certificate is only accepted if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • It appears on the list of tests accepted by the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • it was issued within the last 2 years,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • all four language skills (reading, listening, writing, speaking) have been assessed,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • the required language level has been achieved,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • the authenticity of the certificate must be verifiable through the issuing institution\u2019s official verification platform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Note: Language tests not listed, such as Duolingo, are not accepted.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • TOEFL IBT (Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • TOEFL Essentials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n
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        • IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)\n
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          • Note: Both test centre and online IELTS Academic results are accepted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Cambridge English Qualifications (formerly known as ESOL), a suite of English exams at different levels:\n
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            • B1 Preliminary (formerly known as Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET))<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • B2 First (formerly known as Cambridge English: First (FCE))<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE))<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • C2 Proficiency (formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE))<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Cambridge B1 Business Preliminary <\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Cambridge B2 Business Vantage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Cambridge C1 Business Higher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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                • TCF (Test de Connaissance du fran\u00e7ais)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • DELF (Dipl\u00f4me d’\u00e9tudes en Langue fran\u00e7aise)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • DALF (Dipl\u00f4me approfondi de Langue fran\u00e7aise)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n
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                    • TEF \u00c9tudes (Test d’\u00e9valuation de fran\u00e7ais)\n
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                      • Note: the Oral Expression test is mandatory<\/strong> for the TEF \u00c9tudes test to be accepted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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                        \n \n \n German <\/span>\n\n <\/use><\/svg> <\/button>\n <\/h3>\n
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                          • Goethe-Zertifikat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Goethe-Test PRO<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Goethe-Test PRO Pflege<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n
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                            • Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (TestDaF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n
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                              • UNIcert Deutsch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n
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                                \nAdmission process<\/h2>\n\n
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