Most of the courses at Otto von Guericke University are taught in German. In order to get an admission to these courses, foreign applicants have to show a proof of their German skills. The following tests and certificates are recognized:

• „DSH“ "German Language Examination for University Entrance" (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang ausländischer Studienbewerber, level DSH-2). Selected courses require DSH-3.
• „TestDaF“ (all four parts at least level 4). Selected courses require test level 5;
• „DSD II“ "The German Language Diploma" (Level II) set by the Conference of German Culture Ministers (Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz- Stufe II);
• „Examination part German“ as part of the Assesment test of Preparatory College (Feststellungsprüfung des Studienkollegs);
• „Goethe-Certificate C2: GDS (Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom) from 01.01.2012 on;
• the Goethe Institute's examination "Central Higher Level Test" (ZOP: Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung), the "Basic German Language Diploma" (KDS: Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom and the "Advanced German Language Diploma" (GDS: Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom) no older than 31.12.2011;
• telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule.

Even though you had already learned German in the past, it is paramount to prove your language skill with the respective examination result: at least C1 for most programmes. Please check the website of the study programme you are interested in for irregularities. 

DSH exam at the OVGU

If you submitted a C1 certificate with your application, you are going to be invited to take the DSH exam. After passing the DSH exam with DSH-2, you are allowed to start your regular degree programme. The DSH exam takes place before the start of each semester in March (for the summer semester) and September (for the winter semester). 

The DSH lasts 2 days (1 day written exam, 1 day oral exam). The examination fee is 80 EUR. Participation in the examination is a prerequisite for admission to study at Otto von Guericke University. Information about exam dates and the current offer of German courses can be found on the website of the Language Centre. 

The university itself does not offer any language courses in preparation for your studies.