DSH
Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang
Last updated: January 5, 2026
📋 About the DSH
The DSH, administered by Individual German Universities, costs $130 EUR, takes approximately 2 hours to complete, and scores on a 200-800 scale. Results are valid for Lifetime.
The DSH (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang) is a German language exam for university admission, administered by individual German universities. Unlike TestDaF which is standardized, DSH is created and scored by each university, though it follows national guidelines.
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⚡ Quick Facts
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Cost
- $130 EUR
- Validity
- Lifetime
- Score Range
- 200-800
- Adaptive
- No
- At Home
- No
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📢 Recent Updates
2024-10-01
DSH 2025 Registration Open at Universities
2024-05-15
DSH Recognition Updated