Europe Languages & English-Taught Study
European Languages, Tests & English-Taught Study
How language works when studying in Europe — finding English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes, English-proficiency waivers, how much German you really need, and the main Spanish (DELE/SIELE) and Italian (CILS/CELI/PLIDA) certificates compared.
You can study much of Europe in English, but language still shapes admission, work and daily life. These guides explain how to find English-taught programmes, when you can skip IELTS/TOEFL, and the main national language certificates.
Accepted tests, levels and waivers are set by each university and change; confirm the requirement for your specific programme on the official source.
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Guides for Europe
5 of 5 guides in this hub are for Europe.
How to Find English-Taught Bachelor's and Master's Programmes Across Europe (Search Tools by Country)
Finding English-taught degrees in Europe using the official country databases — DAAD, Campus France, Study in NL, Universitaly and more.
Read guideProving English Proficiency Without IELTS or TOEFL for European Universities (MOI, Prior English Study, Waivers)
How some European universities waive IELTS/TOEFL via a Medium of Instruction letter, a prior English-taught degree or nationality exemptions — and how to check per university.
Read guideHow Much German Do You Really Need for Undergrad vs Master's vs a Job in Germany
How much German you actually need — near-zero for English-taught master's, B1/B2 for life and work, C1/DSH/TestDaF for German-taught degrees. Levels by goal.
Read guideDELE and SIELE: Which Spanish Test to Take and How They Differ
DELE vs SIELE explained for students heading to Spain: who issues each test, CEFR levels, validity, pass/fail vs 0-1000 scoring, format and results speed. Verify with the official body.
Read guideCILS vs CELI vs PLIDA: Italian Language Certificates Compared
The three official Italian certificates - CILS (Siena), CELI (Perugia) and PLIDA (Dante Alighieri) - compared for university, citizenship and study. Levels, issuers, purpose. Verify officially.
Read guideStudying in Europe
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Universities, entrance tests, costs and visa facts for Europe — all in one place, each linked to its official source.
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