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Studienkolleg/DSH

Studienkolleg

The admission test for the Niedersächsisches Studienkolleg takes place at the University of Hannover. It is designed for foreign students who want to study in Germany.

Studienkolleg - What is it exactly?

Participants without a direct university entrance qualification can prepare for studies in Germany at the Studienkolleg. The entrance test for the Lower Saxony Studienkolleg takes place at the University of Hanover. The Studienkolleg usually takes two semesters. In a selected focus course, you will be prepared for studies at a German university. You can choose between technical, natural science, economic and social science or humanities subjects. If you successfully complete the final assessment test at the Studienkolleg, you will be entitled to study at a German university or college.

How can I prepare for the entrance exam?

We offer a six-week preparatory course for the Studienkolleg twice a year. The preparatory course includes intensive exam training in the subjects of German and mathematics as well as a model exam. To participate in the preparatory course, we recommend that you have level B2 of the CEFR in terms of your language skills. You can reach this level by attending our intensive courses, for example.

We answer all the important questions about this exam in our FAQ on the exams.

DSH (German Language Examination for University Admission of Foreign Study Applicants)

The Leibniz Universität Hannover conducts the DSH examination. The DSH is recognized as proof of language proficiency for admission to university in Germany. The language level of the exam is equivalent to B2/C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

In our preparation course ISK prepares candidates to take the “German Language Examination for Admission to University for Foreign Students” (DSH – Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang ausländischer Studienbewerber). The DSH is recognized as proof of languagee proficiency for admission to university at all universities and technical colleges in Germany. The Fachsprachenzentrum of the Leibniz Universität Hannover conducts the DSH examination.

How can I prepare for the exam?

We recommend that you take part in our intensive courses in advance. We will find the right course for you according to your language level in a placement interview. If your German language skills are already at level C1 according to the CEFR, our experienced teachers will prepare you ideally for the DSH exam in an examination course. You can find more detailed information on our German for University Studies page. Information about the exam can be found on the page of the FSZ of the University of Hannover.

We answer all the important questions about this exam in our FAQ on the exams.