The ITB​

Academic Excellence for Global Talents

For over 50 years, ITB has represented the highest standards in academic aptitude testing. As a pioneer in talent identification, we combine psychometric precision with cutting-edge technology. Our mission is to provide fair and valid admission processes that connect world-class institutions with exceptional talents worldwide.

ITB is powered by a team of specialized psychologists licensed according to the DIN 33430 quality standard. We don’t just develop tests – we research them. Supported by a renowned scientific advisory board, we ensure the quality of our assessments through continuous evaluation and advanced statistical methods.

Founded in 1971 as an affiliated institute of the Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes (German Academic Scholarship Foundation), we are the pioneers of standardized student selection in the German-speaking world.

  • The Gold Standard: We developed the Test for Medical Studies (TMS) With over half a million participants to date, it remains one of the most significant and scientifically rigorous aptitude tests.
  • Our Evolution: Building on this foundation, ITB Consulting GmbH was established in 1992 to share our psychometric expertise with a wider range of prestigious organizations and leading corporations. Today, we leverage this decades-long experience to provide high-stakes digital assessments to a global audience, ensuring excellence and fairness across borders.

Why ITB?

We believe that access to education should be based on talent, not on financial resources or expensive test coaching.

Fairness

Our assessments are designed to measure real potential and cognitive skills (e.g., planning and organizing, complex problem solving, critical thinking) rather than rote memorization.

Security

As a European provider, we guarantee 100% GDPR compliance.

Flexibility

With global video proctoring, we support the entire digital admission process – secure, scalable, and efficient.