Required German skills

• German Language Test for the Admission of Foreign Study Applicants (DSH) with level DSH-2 as minimum
• TestDaF (German as a Foreign Language Test): the result in each of the subtests must be level 4 or better. If a level is passed with less than 4 points, the test cannot be accepted.
•  German Standing Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs – Level II: all sub-areas at level C1
• Goethe Certificate C2: major German Language Diploma
• telc German C1 university certificate
• A passed Feststellungsprüfung (assessment test)

If, at the time of application, you do not yet have one of the above certificates, you can only participate in the award procedure for your studies by submitting a current certificate of participation with an estimated final degree.

• German Language Test for the Admission of Foreign Study Applicants (DSH) with level DSH-1 as minimum
• Goethe Certificate B2: major German Language Diploma
• telc German B2 university certificate
• German Standing Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs – Level DSD II: all sub-areas at level B2
• TestDaF (German as a Foreign Language Test): the result in each of the subtests must be at least 3
• Completion of the upper level /C1 certificate of a private institute

The certificate of participation in one of the above mentioned courses is not sufficient for the application!

The prerequisite for admission to the DSH preparation course is a punctual application for a course of study at h_da via uni-assist and it's successful forwarding to the university. You will then receive an admission from h_da to participate in the German preparatory course.

Registration for the German Preparatory Course

Registrations for courses and examinations can only be submitted personally at the DSH advisory centre. If you have any questions about language courses and exams, please contact:

DSH advisory centre
E-Mail: dsh.fbgw@h-da.de

For more information about deadlines and office hours, please visit the website of the Language Centre.

• TestDaF (German as a Foreign Language Test): the result in each of the subtests must be at least level 3.
• ÖSD certicate level B1
• Goethe Certificate B1: major German Language Diploma
• telc German B1 university certificate
• German Standing Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs – Level DSD I