Frequently Asked Questions

The current list of answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) will be updated and expanded upon request.

• TOEFL scores

TOEFL test results can be submitted in order to demonstrate English language proficiency. You will need at least 550 points on the handwritten, 213 points on the computer-based test or at least 79-80 points on the internet-based TOEFL test.

• Speech therapist training

Please note that studying within the IECL does not imply a training as a speech therapist.

• Tuition fees

There are no tuition fees for the IECL programme despite the adminstration fee of the University of Potsdam, which currently amounts to approx. 240 Euros per semester and includes a semester ticket for the public transport in Potsdam and Berlin.

• Scholarships

At the moment there are no scholarships provided by this IECL programme. We will, however, try to assist prospective and current students in grant application for external funding.

• Diploma issued after the deadline

In the event that you will receive your diploma after the application deadline, you should submit the certificate of your latest degree and a copy of your most recent transcript. If you have not yet obtained a degree, please indicate the date when you expect it to be conferred. Candidates who have been accepted to the programme need to submit their diploma (or a transcript indicating that the Bachelor's degree has been conferred) before courses start in April. Otherwise, enrolment at the University of Potsdam will not be possible.

• Transcripts / Records of Study

Academic transcripts are records of your academic qualifications. If your university does not issue official transcripts, prepare a list of all lectures, seminars, courses, etc. that you have attended (listed for each term). Add confirmation of your participation in the courses, signed either by the supervisor of the respective course, or by an official of your university (for example, the dean's or registrar's office).

• Certified versus regular copies

Certified copies are copies of your original documents bearing a signature and stamp or seal which indicates that the copy is identical to the original document. Certified copies can be issued, for example by the dean's or registrar's office of your university, the German Embassy, or a public notary. 

• English proficiency

No proof of English proficiency by an English test is required for applicants
• who are native English speakers.
• who have resided for a reasonable period in an English speaking country.
• who come from an anglophone country.
• who have been taught the majority of their courses (college or university) in English. However, it is recommended that these candidates attach an official statement (signed by an official of the college or university, e.g. the dean's or registrar's office) which indicates that English was the medium of instruction.
 
For all other applicants, it is mandatory to submit proof of English proficiency. This can be done by submitting the results of a standardised test such as TOEFL, IELTS, APIEL or CPE. Only in exceptional cases can English proficiency be evaluated in a personal interview with members of the Board of Studies (cf. study regulations).