Language requirements for enrolment on a German-taught degree programme

International applicants must provide evidence of their German language proficiency before enrolling at the University of Wuppertal.

This can be achieved by taking the German Language Test for University Admission (DSH-2). A C1 certificate is required to take the university's DSH examination.

Applicants who present one of the following certificates are exempt from the DSH-2 examination:

  • Test of German as a Foreign Language (TestDaF) with a minimum score of TDN 4 in all parts of the examination
  • Goethe Certificate C2: Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom (GDS)
  • German Language Diploma of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs – Second Level (DSD II)
  • "Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung" (ZOP) from the Goethe-Institut
  • Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom (KDS) or Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom (GDS)
  • telc German C1 University

Further options

1. Admission to the DSH examination

Applicants who hold a German language certificate at C1 level (or equivalent proficiency) but do not yet possess a DSH-2 certificate or one of the language certificates listed above have the option of sitting the DSH examination at the University of Wuppertal. Once you have passed the examination (DSH-2 or DSH-3), you can enrol on your chosen degree programme.

Procedure:

  • You apply for your chosen degree programme via uni-assist and upload your C1 language certificate together with your application documents.
  • Once your application has been approved by uni-assist and forwarded to the University of Wuppertal, you will first receive admission to the DSH examination and conditional admission to your degree programme
  • You register for the DSH examination and have the opportunity to prepare for the exam in advance, free of charge, via an online lecture offered by the University of Wuppertal’s Language Teaching Institute
  • The fee for the DSH exam is 150 euros.
  • Once you have passed the DSH examination (DSH-2 or DSH-3), you can then enrol on the degree programme you applied for and will receive all further information from the International Student Office regarding payment of the semester fee, the semester ticket and access to the StudiLöwe portal.

2. Preparatory German course

Non-native German-speaking applicants who can provide evidence of a university entrance qualification for a degree programme at the University of Wuppertal but do not yet have sufficient German language skills have the option of taking part in preparatory (full-time) German language courses.

Non-native German-speaking applicants who have been admitted to an English-taught degree programme at the University of Wuppertal have the opportunity to improve their German language skills in various courses run alongside their studies.

3. Consultation hours at the Language Teaching Institute

The Language Teaching Institute (SLI) regularly offers virtual consultation hours during which it answers any questions regarding German courses at the University of Wuppertal. Participants also receive information about the courses and guidance on the documents required for enrolment.

No registration is required.
Further information is available on the SLI website