I am an Indian. I can speak, write and read in fluent Hindi, and also English, and I'm learning German. How much does it boost my application for college?
Do languages matter in IR courses?
Language proficiency matters tremendously if you are applying for admission to college outside of your home country. More so if you are applying for a scholarship grant to study in a foreign land. The proficiency level will need to be certified and will matter most, in your case, if you apply to study in Germany. You will be asked to provide proof of language expertise or rating in both English (TOEFL, IELTS) or German (Goethe-Institut exams). The higher your scores, the more helpful these language fluency tests will matter in relation to your application. While languages do take up a percentage of the admission consideration, it is not given too heavy an emphasis as compared to your other documentation such as your TOR and written interviews.
