International Programmes 2024/2025

DSH Preparation Course DSH Preparation Course

University of Münster • Münster

Teaching language
  • German
Date(s)
  • 28 January - 2 July 2025 (Registration deadline of course provider: 30 November 2024)
  • 12 August - 19 December 2025 (Registration deadline of course provider: 31 May 2025)
Description/content

The language courses for students who are not yet enrolled at a German university have two main aims: to prepare students for the DSH exam, which they can take at the University of Münster, and to prepare students for their studies at the University of Münster.
In addition to intensive class work in areas such as text production, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, academic language, and oral communication, we also offer modules which prepare students for their university studies (e.g., Introduction to Studying at the University of Münster, Introduction to German for Specific Purposes, Presentation Skills, Intercultural Study Contexts). The language courses also feature intensive examination practice, phonetics modules, and language learning counselling.
Additionally, students can further improve their language skills in self-study modules (e.g., Understanding Lectures).

Course components
  • General preparation for studies
  • Preparation for academic working methods
  • Intercultural training
  • Orientation "Living in Germany"
  • Language course
Recognised language exams offered (e.g. DSH, TestDaF, TOEFL)
Yes
Average number of hours per week
20
Do course participants have student status?
Yes
Does this course involve taking the university entrance examination or does the course specifically prepare students for this examination?
No
Preparation for degree programmes
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • State examination
Preparation for subject groups
  • Art, Art Theory
  • Languages and Cultural Studies
  • Law, Economics and Social Sciences
  • Mathematics, Natural Sciences
  • Medicine
  • Sport
Further information on subsequent admission to degree programmes/guaranteed admission

After you have completed your language course, you will have to apply to be accepted into your chosen course of study.
BA students from non-EU countries will receive a bonus when they apply for a place at the University of Münster if they have successfully completed the DSH Preparation Course.

Average number of participants per group/course
16
Costs

500 EUR course fees and 320 EUR semester fees

This price includes
  • Course fees
  • Course fees for language course
Further information regarding the price

Participants have to pay the University of Münster semester fees. They receive a so-called "Semesterticket" entitling them to free travel on regional buses and trains.

Academic admission requirements

University entrance qualification for the degree course for which you want to apply

Language requirements

German language competence corresponding to level B1

Do applicants require a higher education entrance qualification recognised in Germany?
Yes
Do applicants have to have already been admitted to a study programme at your university?
No
Submit application to

https://studienbewerbung.uni-muenster.de/bewerbungsportal/

Is accommodation organised?
The organiser does not provide assistance.
Is a social and leisure programme offered?
No
Free internet access
Yes
Support in visa matters
No
Pick-up service from train station/airport
No

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