German Language Course
International applicants to the German Sport University must pass the German language examination for university entrance, the DSHII (German language proficiency test for admission to higher education) or TestDaF TN4 (German as a Foreign Language). As a service measure for prospective applicants, the German Sport University offers its own German course leading to the DSH-exam.
Current information:
The German language course in summer semester 2021 will be held completely online! Further details will be announced here soon, state 30.11.2020.
Course Details
Next intake: summer semester 2021
Start: April 12, 2021
End: early July 2021
Classes: 4 hours daily/Mon–Fri
(20 instruction hours per week (+homework)= fulltime)
Instruction: online
Exam: DSH-exam in early July, recognized by the GSU (not necessarily recognized by other universities)
Fees:
Course fee: EUR 650,- per semester
Exam fee: EUR 130,- for preparatory workshop and exam
Semester fee: EUR 300,- (approx.) for administrative services and semester ticket
Admission Requirements
Qualification: admission to higher education in Germany
(→ for recognition of international qualifications please check the database „anabin“ www.anabin.kmk.org)
German knowledge: certificate stating at least Level B1 (European Framework of Reference) or Goethe Certificate, grade 2 (result “good”)
Application Deadlines
For winter semester: July 15
For summer semester: January 15
Application Steps
- Fill in the “Application Form“
- Fill in the “Financial Declaration Form”
(both to be found in the right column under “download”)
Attach certified copies of your higher education qualification and your German certificate
- Send the documents via postal mail to
German Sport University Cologne
German Language Course / K. Hecker
International Office
Am Sportpark Müngersdorf 6
50933 Cologne
Germany
Important Information
- Students can attend the German course for a maximum of two (2) semesters only.
- Instruction may switch back to regular on-site teaching in later semesters.