Preparatory German courses
Currently we offer language courses for the following levels (according to the CEFR):
Levels (20 weekly hours per semester)
| Our Offer | Time Period | Your Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Language Courses B1.1 – B1.2 |
April – July/ October – January |
B1 Exam |
| Language Courses B2 – C1/C2 |
April – August/ October – March |
DSH Exam |
| Language Courses C1/C2 |
April – July/ October – January |
DSH Exam |
Costs for the Winter Semester 2026/27
- Course fee: 500.00 €
-
Semester fee: 393.80 €
- Total costs: 893.80 €
Duration
While you are attending our German courses, you can be enrolled as a student for a maximum of 3 semesters.
How to apply for the preparatory language courses?
Here you'll find all important information:
Applications are submitted through the unisono online portal.
Please select “Other Degree” and then “German Course” as your study program
Application periods:
- Summer semester: September 1 – November 15 for the following semester
- Winter semester: March 1 – May 15 for the following semester
- School and university records
- University entrance examination certificate (if required in your home country)
- All certificates must be submitted in their original language and as a translation to English or German by a sworn translator!
- Transcript of Records for your previous studies (if you have already studied)
- Language certificates (at least an A2 certificate) from an accredited institution
- Copy of your passport
- TestAS certificate (if necessary)
- If transferring from another university in Germany: Clearance certificate and proof of exmatriculation from your previous university
- Applicants with high school diploma and/or university degrees from India, China, and Vietnam require an APS certificate.
You do not need any additional language proficiencency test to study at the University of Siegen if:
- you hold one of the following certificates:
- Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH2)
- TestDaF (4-4-4-4)
- Telc C1 Hochschule
- Goethe Certificate C2
- ÖSD C2
- DSD II
- you apply with a:
- German Abitur from a German school abroad
- Multilingual International Baccalaureate (GIB)
- International Baccalaureate (IB) with German language in the final exam
You can also take the DSH exam at the University of Siegen if:
- you are not enrolled in our language courses
- you study at another university
Requirements:
- B2 certificate from an accredited institution
- Proof of University entrance qualification (in German or English)
Costs: 200€
Registration:
- Exams in July/August: Registration by the end of June
- Exams in February/March: Registration by the end of January
Via email to:cornelia.schrudde@zv.uni-siegen.de
Please note: Places for external students are limited!
How do I apply for the preparatory language course as a refugee?
Here you will find all the information you need:
Application:
- Via email to:joanna.zimmermann@zv.uni-siegen.de
- Application periods:
- Summer semester: September 1 – November 15 for the following semester
- Winter semester: March 1 – May 15 for the following semester
- Application for Admission: Application for Admission
- Certificate of German language proficiency (at least A2) or exam certificate (TestDaF, DSH or similar)
- Copy of passport, German ID card, or residence permit
- Tabular CV
- University diploma* (including transcript of records and final diploma, if available) and university entrance exam certificate*
- High school diploma*
- TestAS certificate or confirmation of registration, if available
* All transcripts and diploma must be submitted in their original language along with a translation into German or English by a sworntranslator!
If you cannot provide proof of university entrance qualification, you may apply using the TestAS (Test for International Students administered by g.a.s.t. e.V.): A minimum score of 100 points is required in both: in the core and in the subject modules.