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/

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