Taking the Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH) exam provides the opportunity to apply to universities in Germany. Passing this exam is a mandatory admission requirement. The exam is available at levels B2, C1 and C2.
The DSH exam assesses whether prospective students have sufficient German language skills to pursue university studies. It tests listening comprehension, reading comprehension, written expression and speaking skills.
Universities charge a fee to take the DSH exam, ranging from 40 to 170 euros.
The following candidates are exempt from taking this exam:
- Prospective students who hold a DSD II diploma
- Prospective students who have successfully passed the ZOP (Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung) exam at the Goethe-Institut.
- Prospective students who have successfully passed the final examination at a Studienkolleg in Germany
- Prospective students who hold a Goethe-Institut certificate, either the “Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom” (C1) or the “Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom” (C2).
