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DSH and pre-university German language courses

Dear Applicant,

Before beginning your degree program, you must provide proof that you have sufficient proficiency in German.

At TU Dortmund University, this is usually demonstrated by passing the Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH). You must achieve at least a DSH-2 result in this exam.

The following language certificates are also accepted as proof of proficiency:

  • Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (TestDaF): minimum total score of 16
  • Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz – Zweite Stufe (DSD II)
  • Goethe-Zertifikat C2 (Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom – GDS)
  • Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung des Goethe-Instituts (ZOP)
  • Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom (KDS)
  • Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom (GDS)
  • telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule

You can find more information on other recognized language exams available for Download.

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