DSH Courses at Paderborn University
Notice: The DSH program at the University of Paderborn is being discontinued. Therefore, it is no longer possible to apply for the DSH course.
* Persons with refugee status find more information here.
When am I exempt from participating in the DSH course?
If you possess one of the language certificates listed below, participation in the DSH course at Paderborn University is not required. These certificates entitle you to apply directly for a degree program taught in German:
- DSH certificate with at least DSH-2 (obtained at a German university or Studienkolleg in accordance with the HRK framework regulations)
- TestDaF with level 4 in all four parts of the examination
- German Language Diploma (DSD) Level II of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (KMK)
- Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung (ZOP) of the Goethe-Institut
- Small or Large German Language Diploma of the Goethe-Institut
- Goethe-Zertifikat C2
- telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule
- University entrance examination (Feststellungsprüfung) at a state Studienkolleg in Germany
If you hold one of these certificates, there is no need to apply for the DSH course. You may apply directly for a degree program at Paderborn University.
Further information on the application process is available on the pages of the International Office.
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