Preparatory Course for the DSH

Preparatory Course

The TU Dresden offers its future international students the possibility to prepare for the DSH (German Language Proficiency Test for Admission to Higher Education) within the framework of a preparatory semester/ propaedeutic course (Propädeutikum) and to take it at the TU Dresden.

The preparatory course is offered to all applicants with foreign school-leaving degrees who are interested in German-language degree programs and who do not yet have sufficient knowledge of German, but have at least reached the German B2 language level.

The preparatory course comprises a total of approx. 320 hours and consists of the following three modules:
► Preparation for the DSH (classes usually in the morning)
► Phonetics
► Tutoring program for subject orientation (approx. two months after the start of the course)
► Subject-specific communication in accordance with the requested subject (only in the summer semester)

Costs

The preparatory course is free of charge.
An examination fee is charged for participation in the DSH examination.
The DSH examination is free of charge for participants of the Propädeutikum who are enrolled at the TU Dresden.

Capacity

The number of participants in a preparatory semester at the TU Dresden is limited. In the winter semester 45 places and in the summer semester 60 places are offered.

Admission and registration for the next entry test

You cannot apply directly for the preparatory course (Propädeutikum).

The International Office will decide on admission to the preparatory course (Propädeutikum) as part of the processing of your application for the intended degree program in due form and time.

Information on the application procedure:
https://tu-dresden.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung/online-bewerbung/bewerbungsverfahren-ueber-uni-assist

With your „Bedingte Zulassung zum beantragten Studium an der TU Dresden / Zulassung zum Aufnahmetest für den studienvorbereitenden Deutschkurs“ you will receive all information about the date, place and registration for the entrance test, which is conducted by TUDIAS on behalf of TU Dresden.

Selection Procedure

For admission to the courses, all admitted applicants must take a language entry test at B2 level.
Due to the limited number of participants, a ranking procedure is carried out. The ranking is based on the score achieved in the entry test.

Entry Test

The entry test takes place for the
► winter semester: end of September/beginning of October,
► summer semester: end of March/beginning of April.

This test is held exclusively on campus at TU Dresden. The test consists of a written section (text production, approx. 45 minutes) and an oral interview (approx. 15 minutes). You will be informed of your admission to the German language courses no later than two days after the test.

Applicants who have not received a place on a DSH preparation course at TU Dresden after the ranking can take part in a language course at TUDIAS or one of the other Dresden language schools for a fee.

Participants of the preparatory semester will be enrolled as students at the TU Dresden. Further information can be found on the pages of the International Office.

Identification for the Entry Test

On the day of the entry test you must identify yourself by means of
► your ID card or passport with proof of a valid visa or residence permit for Germany and
► the "Bedingte Zulassung zum beantragten Studium an der TU Dresden / Zulassung zum Aufnahmetest für den studienvorbereitenden Deutschkurs" issued for the current semester

Contact

Inquiries About Application for Studies, Visa Problems

If you have any questions about applying to study at the TU Dresden or if you have problems with the visa process, please send an e-mail to

Inquiries About the DSH-Preparatory Semester/Propädeutikum

If you have questions concerning the preparatory semester/Propädeutikum, please contact Mrs. Kirsten Reuter-Skrypnik via e-mail: