German-Certificates 31.08.2023

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Knowledge of German

Applicants with foreign credentials (school leaving certificates / university transcripts) must
demonstrate sufficient knowledge of German as an admission requirement for Osnabrück University
of Applied Sciences.

Most study programs are taught in German and require a proof of German at the DSH-2 level of
the „Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH)”. The following certificates are
accepted:

DSH 2-certificates/ C1 (CEF)

• Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang – DSH 2


• TestDaF: TDN 4 (a minimum of 4 points per section; 4x4 points)
• Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz Stufe II (DSD II)
• Goethe-Zertifikat C2
• telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule
• examination in ‚German‘ within the “Feststellungsprüfung“ of a “Studienkolleg“ university
degree of German Studies (“Germanistik”)
• university degree completely taught in German (H+ in anabin)
• university entrance qualification achieved at a German School abroad or in Austria,
Liechtenstein or the German-speaking part of Switzerland

Exceptions at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences

 For all study programs in the field of music pedagogy, knowledge of German at the level B2/
DSH 1 are considered sufficient. The following certificates are accepted:

DSH 1-certificates/ B2 (CEF)

 Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang – DSH 1


 Test DaF TDN 3 (4x3 points)
 telc Deutsch B2
 Goethe-Zertifikat B2
 Österreichisches Sprachdiplom (ÖSD) B2
 Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz Stufe II (DSD II) with a result of B2 in
each section
 To successfully apply for the master’s program „Communication and Management“
especially advanced knowledge of the German language must be proven according to the
“Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang – DSH 3/ C2”.

DSH 3-certificates/ C2 (CEF)

 Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang – DSH 3


 Test DaF TDN 5 (a minimum of 5 points per section; 4x5 points)
 examination in ‚German‘ within the “Feststellungsprüfung“ of a “Studienkolleg“
with a result that certifies C2 (CEF)
 university entrance qualification achieved at a German School abroad or in
Austria, Liechtenstein or the German-speaking part of Switzerland

 For the master’s program Management in Nonprofit Organisations applicants must provide
proof of level B2 German by the time lectures begin (winter semester 2023/24).
 For the English-taught bachelor’s program International Management at least basic
knowledge of German (A1) must be certified.
 For the English-taught master’s program International Business and Management at least
basic knowledge of German (A1) must be certified.
 Scholarship holders of the DAAD or other German organizations must certify at least the
level B1 for admission into the program. By the end of the 2nd semester, the level DSH 2/ C1
must be certified.

If you hold a certificate that is not on this list or if you have attended a secondary school with
bilingual education in German, please contact the Center for International Students by e-mail at
[email protected] . We will be happy to consult with you regarding your knowledge of
German.

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