I am final year engineering student and want to apply for Singapore and Germany universities for masters, when is last date to apply

• IELTS:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is conducted by the University of Cambridge  Local Examination Syndicate. Used widely in over 110 countries, the exam is generally accepted by the Universities in Singapore as well.

• As a proficiency test for English language, the exam is divided into four parts names, listening, reading, speaking and writing and scores you on a band that ranges from good to bad. Overall score for IELTS is then calculated by combining scores across all sections and vary from 1  9. Usually an accepted average for Singapore Universities for overall IELTS score is 6.5.
• TOEFL:

Singapore Universities also accept Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) which is conducted by Educational Testing Services (ETS), USA. The aim of the test is to check the ability of a person to understand and communicate in standard North American English. The tests, like IELTS, tests you on spoken, written and listening skills and is also widely accepted.



Both written and internet versions of the test is available. While many universities would accept TOEFL, some might specifically ask for other exams and hence it would be better to check the tests accepted by the universities you are applying to.



There are other tests like PTE (Pearson Tests of English) which are also widely accepted. While Universities often accept the scores interchangeably, some universities might ask for a specific course. For the same, it is always advisable to check the University for the Tests required.

Dear  Bansal

I can guide you on applying German universities. If you want to apply to any university present in Germany first you need to learn German,  its the definite thing you need to do. And if you want to do masters,  you can take ielts, GRE and then by applying to the universities in German, you need to provide the marks which you've secured.

In ielts you need to secure at least 6.5.

The date differs from university to university.

Please go through the official website for that.

All the best.