German language examination (DSH examination)

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Overview

The DSH exam

The DSH exam consists of two parts:

  • a written part
  • an oral part

You may only take the oral exam if you have passed the written part. The oral exam takes place approximately one week after the written exam. Both parts of the exam take place on campus.

The DSH exam is offered a few weeks before the start of the semester so that you receive the result in good time:

  • before the winter semester: usually in mid-September
  • before the summer semester: usually in mid-March

The current exam dates can be found further down on the page.

Prerequisite for admission to the examination

  • You need a conditional admission from the University of Kassel.
  • You must provide proof of German language skills at level C1. A certificate or a course certificate serves as proof. The document must contain grades. Proof without grades will not be accepted.

Exception

  • For applicants to art colleges, level B2 is sufficient.

Register for the exam

1. send an e-mail to dsh-deutschkurs@uni-kassel.de with the following information:

  • Which exam date would you like to apply for?
  • Send a scan of your conditional admission to the University of Kassel.
  • Also include all documents that show that you meet the requirements.

2. when we have received your e-mail with all the documents, we will check everything. We will then write to you:

  • whether any documents are still missing
  • whether you are allowed to participate

You will receive an e-mail informing you whether you have been accepted or not.

If you have been accepted:

You will receive an e-mail:

  • a link to the registration form
  • a link for Paypal payment

Please register quickly and pay the fee within the deadline. Once you have completed the form and paid the fee, you will receive a confirmation of registration. Your place is now secure and your registration is binding.

If you receive a rejection:

If you do not meet the requirements, we cannot accept your application. If your German language skills are not yet sufficient, we recommend that you attend another German course. The exam can be repeated.

Examination result and certificate

Depending on the percentage achieved, your result is divided into three levels:

  • DSH 3 (≥ 82%): Excellent knowledge.
  • DSH 2 (≥ 67 %): Good level sufficient for enrollment at the University of Kassel.
  • DSH 1 (≥ 57 %): A partial success, but usually not sufficient for direct matriculation.
The worse result always counts for the overall result. Examples:

  • Written DSH 1, oral DSH 2 → overall result DSH 1
  • Written DSH 3, oral DSH 2 → overall result DSH 2
Requirement for the degree course: For most degree courses at the University of Kassel, the overall result DSH 2 is required.

Examination result and certificate: Find out your result after the test here

Supplementary intensive training

We offer special training courses for the DSH exam:

Duration and scope
The course lasts three weeks and takes place during the semester break (February/March and August/September). It comprises 60 lessons. Lessons are from Monday to Friday.

Content
The course prepares you specifically for the DSH exam. You will get to know the exam format in detail and practise typical tasks in all parts of the exam: Listening comprehension, reading comprehension, scientific language structures (grammar and typical expressions in scientific texts), writing (target-oriented text production), oral examination.

Dates
You can find out about current course offers below.

Current dates

Examination regulations and forms

The DSH exam at the Language Center of the University of Kassel is officially recognized and registered with the German Rectors' Conference (HRK) (No. 142-06/15). It is conducted in accordance with the nationally valid rules for DSH examinations.

Contact person(s)

Name, ForenameContact
Schill, Heike

Telephone +49 561 804-7049

Email 

Schill, Heike