German Language Exam
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German Language Examination for University Entrance (DSH)
In order to study at the HTW Berlin, you need sufficient knowledge of the German language. You can prove your language skills by passing the German Language Examination for University Entrance (DSH).
It is possible to register for the DSH of the HTW Berlin. The space capacity is limited.
Alterations from the summer semester 2020
For and from the summer semester 2020, proof of sufficient German language proficiency is required along with the application documents. The proof must be presented by the application deadline.
There is an exception for the students of Faculty 5 in the degree programmes with an aptitude test: in this case, the language level DSH 1 is already valid. The certificate must be available at the application deadline, otherwise no enrollment will take place.
Costs
The DSH is billable. The examination fee of 130 euros will be charged upon registration by ec-card.
Exam
The DSH consists of a
- written exam, which lasts about 4.5 hours and includes the following tasks, which can be combined:
Understanding and processing a text (audio)
Prescription-oriented text production
Understanding and editing a text
Editing science-language structures
- oral exam lasting 40 minutes (20 minutes preparation, 20 minutes exam) and reviewing your language skills. The exam is in the form of a conversation. The basis is a text that is thematically in your field of experience. You are expected to present and supplement the facts of the text in a coherent and proportionate way, and to be able to inquire, contradict or presume.
You will receive more detailed information on the individual subareas in a personal conversation alongside your preparation for the DSH. If you have any questions, please contact Kristin Waschke .
Registration and examination dates
The DSH exam takes place in March and September before the semester starts.
Further information can be found on the website of the student service:
https://www.htw-berlin.de/index.php?id=7116
https://www.htw-berlin.de/studium/bewerbung/auslaendische-zeugnisse/deutsch-sprachnachweis/
Provisions
- Ordnung zur Durchführung der Deutschen Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang [PDF]
- Erste Änderung der Ordnung [PDF]
- Nichtamtliche Lesefassung der Ordnung zur Durchführung der Deutschen Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH) vom 28. Januar 2013/8. Juli 2013 unter Berücksichtigung der 1. Änderungsordnung vom 16. Juni 2014 [PDF]