Germany language requirements
English or German: the certificates universities and the embassy ask Bangladeshi students for.
Help me choose the right testLast updated 29 September 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end
Language at a glance
What the German Embassy Dhaka asks for
For English-taught programmes, the embassy asks for proof of English such as TOEFL or IELTS, unless your bachelor’s was completed in Australia, the UK or the USA. For German-taught programmes, it recommends a Zertifikat B1 with a good result or higher.
Why some German helps
Even on English-taught degrees, housing contracts, insurance and paperwork are usually in German. Basic German at A1 to A2 makes daily life and part-time jobs much easier.
Official sources
- DAAD: language skills ↗Checked 2026-09-27 · next review 2026-10-27
- German Embassy Dhaka: study visa ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
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About this guide. Researched by the Student Visa From Bangladesh editorial team from the official sources listed above and last checked on 29 September 2026. We are not a university or a government agency, and admission and visa outcomes are never guaranteed. Read our editorial policy.