DSH Courses at Paderborn University
The University of Paderborn offers intensive German language courses to prepare students for the German Language University Entrance Examination (DSH). The course is intended for international prospective students who do not yet have sufficient German language skills for a degree program taught in German.
The DSH course is exclusively for applicants who intend to pursue a degree program in German – not for students of English-taught master's programs.
Courses begin at the start of each semester in April and October. The application phase for the April 2026 course unfortunately has to be canceled due to capacity. The application process will continue as usual from October 2026.
The courses are conducted by the Center for Language Teaching (ZfS). You start at level B1 and prepare specifically for the DSH exam. Proof of German language skills at A2 level will be required before enrolment.
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