DSH (German Language Proficiency Test for Admission to Higher Education)
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DSH = Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang ausländischer Studienbewerber (German Language Test for Admission to Higher Education)
At TU Dresden the examination is held on the basis of the "Framework Regulations on German Language Examinations for Studies at German Universities" (resolution of the HRK of June 6, 2004 and the KMK of June 25, 2004 as amended by the HRK of July 23, 2020 and the KMK of November 28, 2019.) The DSH regulations of the TU Dresden came into effect on January 21, 2020.
The German Language Test for Admission to Higher Education (DSH) determines whether a student has sufficient knowledge of German to be able to study at the TU Dresden. The exam is evaluated in three levels: DSH-1 as the lowest level, DSH-3 as the highest level. In order to enroll in a German-language degree program at the TU Dresden, students must pass the DSH exam with level DSH-2.
The Teaching Centre for Languages and Regional Studies offers the DSH examination in March and September before the beginning of each semester. The oral examination (see Examination Results) is usually two weeks after the written exam.
Requirements
In order to be able to take the DSH exam, you must have successfully applied to study at TU Dresden. Here you will find all information concerning the application procedure.
If all criteria for the application are fulfilled, you will receive a conditional admission to study at TU Dresden with the invitation to the DSH examination.
The conditional admission to studies is a prerequisite for the registration for the DSH examination.
Registration
The registration and payment deadline for the next DSH exam is February 2, 2023 / 23:59 CET. Please refer to the information package you received with your admission for the date, location, and schedule of the exam.
Costs
An examination fee of 150 € is charged for participation in the DSH.
If you are registered and do not appear for the written exam, you will not get the money back. Only if you withdraw before the registration deadline, you can apply for a refund of the examination fee minus a processing fee of 15% via .
There will be no refund of the examination fee after the official registration deadline.
Incorrect or late payments cannot be considered and will not lead to your registration for the DSH.
Content and Structure
The DSH is intended to prove that you have sufficient language skills to be able to take up studies at a German university. You can find more information here under Explanations (LINK).
DSH exam examples (LINK follows)
- Listening Comprehension
- Reading Comprehension
- Text Production
Examination Results
You will receive the DSH certificate of the passed examination at the International Office (AAA). The announcement of the result within the TU Dresden takes place immediately after the correction. DSH-2 and DSH-3 are considered as one of the admission requirements for studying at the TU Dresden.
The results for the written DSH examination of March 6, 2023 and the dates for the oral examinations can be found here (Results DSH) starting March 10, 2023 (4pm).