A frequently asked question: Do I need German language skills to study in Germany?
You must always be able to prove that you have sufficient knowledge of German to study in Germany. This does not apply to applicants who completed their Abitur at a German school abroad.
There are three ways in which sufficient language skills can be proven.
1. Successful participation in the DSH "Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang ausländischer Studienbewerber" (German language test for the admission of foreign applicants to higher education). After being admitted to a degree programme, foreign applicants take the DSH, which usually takes place about three weeks before the semester begins. The DSH is taken on site at the university selected for study.
2. A successful examination of the TestDaF. The TestDaF is a central, standardised test for German as a foreign language which can be taken at many test centres in Germany and abroad.
3. A successful participation in the "Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung" of the Goethe-Institut.
The test "telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule" is also recognised by universities and colleges in Germany as proof of linguistic study ability. This makes the test equivalent to the DSH examination, the TestDaF examination and the Goethe-Institut test.
Another question: Is it possible to study in English?
Yes, at most universities and colleges there are individual degree programmes that are offered in English. This is especially true for internationally oriented Master's programmes.
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