▼ What language requirements are there?

In compliance with the regulations that set out the requirements and procedure for the Accreditation of Linguistic Competence in order to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Córdoba, all students must obligatorily accredit at least a B1 level of linguistic competence in a foreign language, according to the provisions of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL).

▼ What certifications are automatically accepted to certify compliance with the language requirement?

The certifications automatically accepted to accredit the linguistic requirements are set out in Annex 1 of the Regulations, which lay down the requirements and procedure for Accreditation of Linguistic Competences to obtain Graduate Degrees at the University of Córdoba:

Type of certificateB1B2C1C2

English

UCOIDIOMAS B1 B2 C1  
ACLES CertAcles B1 CertAcles B2 CertAcles C1 CertAcles C2
ANDALUSIAN UNIVERSITIES B1 B2 C1 C2
E.O.I. Intermediate 2 Advanced 2    
CAMBRIDGE ESOL Preliminary English Test (PET) First Certificate in English (FCE) Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) Certificate of English Proficiency (CEP)
IELTS 3,5-4,5 5.0-6.0 6,5-7 7,5+
TOEFL iBT 57-86 87-109 110-120  
TOEFL cBT 137   220  
TOEFL pBT 457   560  
TRINITY COLLEGE ISE ISE I ISE II ISE III ISE IV
French
UCOIDIOMAS B1 B2 C1  
ACLES CertAcles B1 CertAcles B2 CertAcles C1 CertAcles C2
ANDALUSIAN UNIVERSITIES B1 B2 C1 C2
E.O.I. Intermediate 2 Advanced 2    
Centre International D'Études Pedagogiques Diploma DELF B1 (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française) Diploma DELF B2 (Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française) Diploma DALF C1 (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française) Diploma DALF C2 (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française)
Alliance Française CEFP2 DLF DS DHEF
German
UCOIDIOMAS B1 B2 C1  
ACLES CertAcles B1 CertAcles B2 CertAcles C1 CertAcles C2
ANDALUSIAN UNIVERSITIES B1 B2 C1 C2
E.O.I. Intermediate 2 Advanced 2    
Goethe-Institut Zertifikat Deutsch Goethe-Zertifikat B2 Goethe-Zertifikat C1 Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung (ZOP)
Italian
UCOIDIOMAS B1 B2 C1  
ACLES CertAcles B1 CertAcles B2 CertAcles C1 CertAcles C2
ANDALUSIAN UNIVERSITIES B1 B2 C1 C2
E.O.I. Intermediate 2 Advanced 2    
Certificato di Conoscenza della Lingua Italiana (CELI) CELI 2 CELI 3 CELI 4 CELI 5
Cerificato di Italiano come Lingua Straniera (CILS) CILS Uno B1 CILS Due B2 CILS Tre C1 CILS Quattro C2
Progetto Lingua Italiana Dante Alighieri (PLIDA) PLIDA B1 PLIDA B2 PLIDA C1 PLIDA C2
Chinese
UCOIDIOMAS B1 B2 C1  
ANDALUSIAN UNIVERSITIES B1 B2 C1 C2
HANYU SHUIPING KAOSHI (HSK) HSK 3 HSK 4 HSK 5 HSK 6

▼ What if I have other certificates not listed above?

Students may also provide certificates that do not appear in the Annex, which will be assessed by the Language Policy Committee according to the following criteria:

- The certification must be issued by an institution of recognised prestige.

- Only multi-skill tests can endorse the students’ linguistic competence. Mere training activities cannot lead to a certificate proving accreditation.

- Productive skills (oral and written) and receptive skills (oral and written) must be evaluated and indicated in the certificate provided.

▼ What procedure must I follow to accredit the language requirement?

The procedure begins by submitting an application via the University of Cordoba’s electronic headquarters, addressed to the Dean of the Faculty. The application may be submitted at any time during the academic year and must be accompanied by the certification of linguistic skill. Once the documents have been verified, the Dean will decide on the application. The procedure will last at most three months as of when the application is submitted. With no detriment to the Dean’s obligation to take a decision, after the threemonth period has expired without a decision having been issued, the application will be deemed rejected. The express or presumed decisions by the Dean may be subject to an appeal to the Rector.