Required German skills
If you have obtained your higher education entrance qualification abroad, you will need proof of your German language skills for German-language degree programmes. This is generally not required for English-language degree programmes.
Please note: The language requirements for the application differ from those for enrolment.
Minimum requirement to apply
One of the following complete certificates must be uploaded by the application deadline. Subsequent submission is not possible. A certificate of attendance is not sufficient:
- German Language Test for the Admission of Foreign Study Applicants (DSH) with level DSH-1 as minimum
- Goethe Certificate B2: major German Language Diploma
- telc German B2 university certificate
- German Standing Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs – DSD II: all sub-areas at level B2
- TestDaF (German as a Foreign Language Test): the result in each of the subtests must be at least 3
- ÖSD B2
With these language certificates, however, you cannot enrol in a study programme. If you are admitted, you will also receive an invitation to the DSH course. Please note the minimum requirement for studies.
Minimum requirement for studies
For enrolment in the desired degree programme, proof of your language skills in the form of one of the following documents must be uploaded by 31 March/30 September:
- German Language Test for the Admission of Foreign Study Applicants (DSH) with level DSH-2 as minimum
- TestDaF (German as a Foreign Language Test) - If a level is passed with less than 4 points, the test cannot be accepted.
- German Standing Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs – DSD II: all sub-areas at level C1
- Goethe Certificate C1
- telc German C1 university certificate
- ÖSD C1 certificate
- Certificate of Feststellungsprüfung (assessment test)
Study preparation course German as a foreign language (for DSH)
If you have applied directly to a degree program via Uni Assist and you initially only meet the minimum German language level for application to h_da, you will receive an invitation to the DaF preparatory course in addition to the letter of admission to the degree program. However, you also have the option of applying directly for the DaF preparatory course via Uni Assist.
If you have any questions about registering for the preparatory course, please contact the DSH Advice Center.
You can find further information on the website of the Language Center.
Public holiday
On Thursday, 19.06. we are not available by e-mail or telephone due to the public holiday.
Telephone consultation
Phone number: +49.6151.533-5553
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10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Personal consultation (Darmstadt)
Building C23, 1st floor, 01.08 and 01.09
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1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
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1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Cancellation consultation hours (telephone)
On Tuesday, 24.06.2025 and Thrusday, 26.06.2025 the online consultation will be cancelled.You are welcome to contact us by e-mail.
Online Consultation
https://rooms.h-da.de/r?room=Team+International
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1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
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1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |