ITB-Science
Test for programmes
in natural science, technology, engineering and mathematics
Discover academic potential for science studies
ITB-Science is a psychometric subject-specific test for assessing aptitude to study in the field of natural science, technology, engineering and mathematics. ITB-Science consists of four modules, each comprising 15 exercises, which have proven successful in predicting academic success:
- Quantitative Problems
- Figural Problems
- Analysing Texts
- Graphs and Tables
Duration: 2 hours, 60 exercises
Test languages: English and German
Implementation: Online on campus, online-proctored at home or paper-based on campus.
Why do organisations use ITB-Science?
- It helps to identify the best applicants and compensates for differences in high school grades. It can increase diversity and gives a fair chance to every applicant.
- It can be done online or offline, at campus or at home and is therefore a flexible tool for testing all applicants worldwide.
- ITB-Science was developed and evaluated according to the international scientific standards of psychological assessment. All modules have proven good reliability and validity in empirical studies.
- The test is guided by the EU's data protection standards, which are among the strictest in the world.
- ITB-Science enables universities to make their admission process simple, straightforward and efficient.
Proven test modules for the prediction of study success
Quantitative problems
measures quantitative skills and assumes a basic knowledge of mathematics.
Figural problems
consists of matrices that test reasoning in the figurative domain and general cognitive skills.
Analysing Texts
measures text comprehension using subject-related texts from the field of study.
Graphs and tables
measures competence in understanding illustrations and diagrams on various topics in the field of study.