Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang

The DSH (German abbreviation for Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang) is a language proficiency test required to study at German higher education institutions.

It consists of a written and an oral examination, the written part being a precondition for the oral one. Students are allowed to use a German–German dictionary during the written examinations, as well as — in case of failing — to repeat the examination once.

Written examination

Consists of the following parts:

• Listening comprehension and use of the language from a listening text
• Reading comprehension and use of the language from a reading text
• Comprehension and use of structures used in the language of science and study

Oral examination

As a rule the oral examination lasts about 20 minutes. Some institutions offer the possibility of exonerating the oral examination by showing an excellent level on the written examination.

During the oral examination the following points will be considered:

• Does the language you use correspond adequately to the question/assignment?
• Are you able to express yourself independently with a differentiated viewpoint?
• Is the language you use correct?
• Is your pronunciation and intonation comprehensible?

External links

• Exams & Tests, DAAD
• Example DSH-Test
• Links to DSH-Examples of almost every German University