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Introduction to the DSH-Course+

The DSH-Course+ is an intensive program designed for international students seeking to study at the University of Potsdam, University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, or the University of Applied Sciences Brandenburg. The course is part of the ESiSt network, which aims to provide a successful start in university studies for international students in the state of Brandenburg.

Objectives and Set-up of the DSH-Course+

The primary objective of the DSH-Course+ is to prepare students for the Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH), a German language exam required for university admission. The course focuses on developing German language fluency, including listening, reading, writing, and oral communication skills. Additionally, it provides general and intercultural preparation for starting university studies.

Key Principles of the DSH

1. The DSH is required as proof of German language skills for studying in Germany.
2. The DSH is a prestigious exam that can only be taken at specially registered examination locations.
3. The DSH is unlimited in time and valid at all universities in Germany.

Major Reasons for the DSH-Course+ at the University of Potsdam

• Intensive: The course lasts a full semester (15 weeks) and is full-time (at least 24 teaching hours per week).
• High Quality: Teachers are specially qualified for DaF (Deutsch als Fremdsprache - German as a foreign language).
• Established: The course has been offered for many years, and teachers have a high level of experience and competence.
• Individual: The course is offered every summer and winter semester, fitting every study schedule.
• (Inter)cultural Advantage: Participants learn together with students from many different countries in Potsdam, a unique location in the Berlin-Brandenburg region.
• Successful: Many participants praise the course, recommend it to others, and pass the DSH-exam at the end of the semester.
• At Eye Level: In addition to DaF lessons, special and supportive tutorials are offered by former participants of the program.
• Even Better Because of the +: The course includes pronunciation exercises, lectures, excursions, and targeted exam preparation.
• Inexpensive: The DSH-course+ costs only 400 Euro (plus 160 Euro examination fee) for a minimum of 360 teaching hours.
• Practical: Participants can be enrolled as students at the University of Potsdam even before they start their studies, with semester fees including a public transportation ticket.

Registration and Application

To apply for the DSH Course+, prospective students must:

• Seek to study at one of the cooperating universities.
• Have a direct university entrance qualification for studying in Germany.
• Prove German level B2.
• Apply by January 15 (summer semester) or July 15 (winter semester) via uni-assist.
• Pass an admission test in early March (summer semester) or mid-September (winter semester).

Admission Test

Before participating in the DSH Course+, all applicants must take an entrance test. Places in the DSH Course+ are allocated according to the results in the entrance test.

DSH Exam

The DSH exam is structured into reading comprehension, listening comprehension, writing, and speaking sections. The exam is offered at the end of the semester, and participants who pass can begin their studies at the University of Potsdam or other cooperating universities.

Tuition Fees

The DSH-course+ costs 400 Euro, with an additional 160 Euro examination fee. The semester fees for the University of Potsdam are 316 euros (as of summer semester 2022), which include a semester ticket for public transportation in Potsdam, Berlin, and the entire state of Brandenburg.

Conclusion

The DSH-Course+ at the University of Potsdam is a comprehensive and intensive program designed to prepare international students for the DSH exam and university studies in Germany. With its high-quality teaching, individual approach, and practical advantages, the DSH-Course+ is an excellent choice for students seeking a successful start in their academic careers.