17 Universities in Germany Without IELTS (2027 Intake)

Source: uni-stuttgart.de official page

Final options and how to decide

15. University of Kassel

City: Kassel | Level: Master’s programs, B2 or C1 depending on program

IELTS alternative: proof of at least one year of instruction at a higher education institution where English was the primary language of instruction, for the B2 tier; otherwise IELTS 5.5–8.0, TOEFL iBT 72+, Cambridge, or PTE Academic depending on the tier required.

One year is a lower bar than the two-year or full-degree thresholds several other universities on this list require, making Kassel worth checking if your English-medium instruction was partial. Kassel is a mid-sized, lower-cost city in central Germany, well connected by high-speed rail to both Frankfurt and Berlin, which makes it a practical base if you want easy access to bigger cities without paying big-city rent.