The courses start in the summer semester (April and July) and in the winter semester (October and January) in a classroom-based format and are organised in quarters.
The applications are accepted for the respective semesters.
Further information on the application and application deadlines can be found here: go.upb.de/Application-DSH.
Further information about the course organisation can be found here: go.upb.de/deutschkurse-DSH.
The DSH course is designed for international students who wish to study at the University of Paderborn in the German language but do not yet fulfil the language requirements.
The DSH course prepares for the DSH exam (German proficiency certificate for university entrance). Students will acquire German language skills (speaking, listening comprehension, reading, writing) on CEFR level C1, which enables them to pursue a study programme in German language.
The courses start in the summer semester (April and July) and in the winter semester (October and January) in a classroom-based format and are organised in quarters.
The applications are accepted for the respective semesters.
Further information on the application and application deadlines can be found here: go.upb.de/Application-DSH.
Further information about the course organisation can be found here: go.upb.de/deutschkurse-DSH.
An A2 level must be achieved in the placement test in order to participate in the course.
Paderborn University, International Office
Warburger Straße 100 – Building "I"
33098 Paderborn
Germany
"Ausländische Studierenden-Vertretung ASV" (International Student Union)
The International Student Union (ASV) is a student organisation that represents all of the international students at the University of Paderborn, no matter if they are students attending regular courses, German course participants, or applicants.
The ASV team helps students with accommodation or job searches. They also accompany students to the civil registration office and advise students regarding social matters. Furthermore, the ASV organises sports courses and cultural events, where you can socialise with other international students. For further information, please visit the ASV website: https://groups.uni-paderborn.de/asv/.
About 20,000 students are enrolled at Paderborn University (UPB), approx. 15% of which are international students. The university offers a wide range of degree courses. All of these courses are offered on the university campus, ensuring that distances are short and convenient for students. The campus is close to the city centre and can be easily reached with buses from surrounding areas.
Paderborn is situated in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia. With 144,000 inhabitants, it is a middle-sized German city.
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