Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

You have the Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (HZB) if your school-leaving certificate is recognized in Germany. If you meet all other application requirements, you are allowed to study at a German university.

Visit ANABIN to find out whether your school-leaving certificate meets the requirements. If it is not possible to start studying directly, you must attend the preparatory college.

Information on the accepted language certificates can be found here.

Please read the FAQ on the uni-assist website. If you have any further questions, please contact the Student Service Center (SSC).

No, you don't need an appointment. You can simply stop by during office hours.

One examination is offered each semester, i.e. two per year. A preparatory course is also offered each semester. You can find an overview here.

Information on registration can be found here. Only complete documents will be considered.

Yes, you do not have to take part in a preparatory course or apply for a place at h_da.

No. To register for the DSH, you do not need admission from Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

No. In order to register for the DSH, level C1 must be proven.

No. Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences only offers the DSH.

No. Each preparatory course takes a whole semester, i.e. about three and a half months. Participation in the course is only possible from the start of the course.

Information on the examination results can be found here.

No. We cannot provide exam materials for practice purposes. You can find tips on useful materials for preparing for the exam here.

At h_da, you can submit the certificate at a later date, i.e. when you officially enrol (Immatrikulation). If you wish to apply to other universities, you must enquire about the conditions there.