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German Language Examination for University Admission (DSH)

To study at a German university, you need German language skills. The linguistic ability to study can be proven by the DSH. This tests the language skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking.

The DSH at the HKA

At Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA), the DSH is also offered to external participants.

The Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences is registered by the Fachverband Deutsch als Fremd- und Zweitsprache (FaDaF) and the Hochschulrektorenkonferenz (HRK). As a registered DSH site, the certificate from Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences is recognized as proof of German language proficiency by all colleges and universities in Germany.

Click here for the current dates of the test.  Dates 

 

Contact

Berit Appel
DSH Coordination

Phone: +49 (0)721 925-2993
Email: dshspam prevention@h-ka.de

Office hours:
on campus: Tue 11-12 am,
online: Thr 11-12 am (by appointment) 

Building F, Room 307
Moltkestraße 30
76133 Karlsruhe

Registration DSH Examination

Registration for the DSH (written exam: 01.09.23, oral exam: 11.&12.09.23) will be open 10-16.07.2023.

How can I prepare for the DSH?

Semester course registration

Registration for the course "Wissenschaftssprache Deutsch B2/C1" is no longer possible.

semester-long preparation

The course Academic German B2/C1 prepares you for the DSH in terms of content during the semester. 

In this course you will train speaking and writing as well as listening and reading comprehension of German in an academic context. You will expand your academic vocabulary and build your grammatical skills. 

  • current dates
  • Target group: HKA students and employees, guest students, persons who would like to take the DSH at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences.
  • Time required: 4 SWS
  • Credit Points: 5 CP
  • CEFR level: B2/C1
  • Current Dates: tuesdays 03:40 pm - 06:50 pm
  • Course mode: semester course, intensive course if required
  • Certificate of attendance: on request
  • Contact person: Berit Appel   
  • Module description: -
  • Costs: free of charge for students of HKA, for external participants there is a fee of 120 €.

 

intensive preparation

In our DSH crash course, which takes place just before the exam, you are specifically prepared for the DSH examination format of the Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences. Each part of the exam is covered: listening, reading, scientific language structures and text production. You will also practice exam strategies using authentic exam material.

The two-week long course takes place  before the exam. Depending on the pandemic regulations, it will be offered either online or on campus.
The prerequisite for participation is a B2 level.

  • current dates
  • Target group: Persons who would like to take the DSH at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences.
  • Time required: 4 SWS 
  • Credit Points: -
  • CEFR level: B2+/C1
  • Current Dates: click here, 8:00 a.m. - 13 p.m. (including break and self-study phases)
  • Course mode: intensive course
  • Certificate of attendance: on request
  • Contact person: Berit Appel   
  • Module description: -