How good does my German have to be?

In order to be able to study at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences you must have a good working knowledge of the German language [Exception: applicants for degree programmes in English]. If you hold a relevant language certificate, please enclose it as an officially authenticated copy with your application. Hamburg University of Applied Sciences recognises the following language certificates:

 

- TestDaF (min. TDN 4 in each part)

- DSH2 or DSH3* from a German university/Fachhochschule

- Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung [ZOP] from Goethe Institut

- Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kulturministerkonferenz [Zweite Stufe]

- Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom des Goethe-Instituts

- Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom des Goethe-Instituts

 

You can learn more about each of these exams here: www.sprachnachweis.de

 

* The German exams are valid for two years; for longer if you have studied successfully at a German university/Fachhochschule since taking the examination.

 

• Can I take German classes at the HAW Hamburg or in Hamburg?

Please be advised that Hamburg University of Applied Sciences does not offer German classes. It is also not possible to take the DSH or preparatory courses for the DSH here. 

At the Goethe Institut Hamburg you can take the ZMP or the ZOP as well as the TestDaF. Other language schools will help you prepare for the different German exams and are test centres for TestDaF. If you are not yet in Hamburg you can take courses at the Goethe-Institut in your home country. 

 

The TestDaF is an examination which is offered several times a year at numerous locations worldwide.  For additional information about the examination, the test centre locations as well as the test dates please click on the logo in the margin. Distance learning - prepare for the TestDaF online.

 

• Continuing German during your studies

We recommend that you continue improving your German during your studies. It is possible to get a guest status (Gasthörer) for Hamburg University and take a class in their German department.

For more information please contact Doris Krohn at doris.krohn(@)uni-hamburg.de.