All Bachelor's and Diploma degree programmes as well as numerous Master's degree programmes at the TU Bergakademie Freiberg (TUBAF) are taught in German. At the TUBAF International University Centre, you can attend the intensive preparatory courses German B2 and German C1 with DSH preparation.
These German courses not only expand your general German language skills, but also teach academic and technical language skills that are essential for studying. The content of the courses is based on the TUBAF profile.
Language skills at the time of application
At the time of application, applicants must provide proof of German language skills at level B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) (e.g. Goethe-Zertifikat B1, ÖSD Zertifikat B1, telc Deutsch B1). If you do not have one of these certificates, you can also submit proof of attendance of German courses at levels A1 to B1 totalling at least 450 hours of instruction.
Please note that individual courses in German degree programmes may be taught in English. In addition, certain specialised literature is only available in English. It is therefore recommended to have English language skills at level B2 as well.
Language requirements for studies in German
For enrolment in the degree programme, proof of language proficiency must be provided with one the following examinations or certificates:
- Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH) - at least DSH-2
- Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (Test DaF) - at least 4x TDN 4
- telc C1 Hochschule - at least "sehr gut", "gut" or "befriedigend"
- Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz -Stufe II (DSD II)
- Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom (Goethe-Institute)
- passed German section of the exam Feststellungsprüfung des Studienkollegs
You can take the DSH at TUBAF and attend intensive language courses that prepare you for the DSH.
Intensive preparatory courses German
The intensive German preparatory courses are primarily aimed at applicants with an admission letter for a German taught degree programme (Bachelor's, Diplom, Master's) at TUBAF. Depending on your language proficiency, you can attend one or both intensive preparatory courses and then get enroled in the selected degree programme, provided you successfully pass the DSH. Your admission letter will remain valid while you attend the preparatory German courses.
Other course participants are also welcome to attend the intensive preparatory German courses if there is sufficient capacity.
Dates
Winter semester 2026 (admission letter for the winter semester 2027)
Intensive course C1 with DSH preparation:
- 06.01.2027 Course start (entrance test)
- 11.01. - 12.03.2027 Teaching period
- 15. - 25.03.2027 Examination period (DSH)
Summer semester 2027 (admission letter for the summer semester 2027)
Intensive course B2:
- 07.04.2027 Course start (entrance test)
- 12.04. - 11.06.2027 Teaching period
- 14. - 17.06.2027 Examination period (German B2 exam)
Intensive course C1 with DSH preparation:
- 07.07.2027 Course start (entrance test)
- 12.07. - 10.09.2027 Teaching period
- 13. - 22.09.2027 Examination period (DSH)
(as of 1 November 2026; subject to change)
Intensive German B2 course
| Participation requirement: | Certificate German language skills at level B1 (e.g. Goethe, ÖSD or telc). The certificate must not be older than 2 years AND must have been passed with at least 70% or the grade "befriedigend". Otherwise, the entrance test at the start of the course will decide. OR Proof of attending 450 hours of German lessons AND passing the entrance test at the start of the course |
| Course length: | 9-week course with 208 lessons of 45 minutes each (approx. 24 lessons per week) |
| Completion: | Exam German B2 |
| Teaching materials: | Akademie Deutsch B2 (Hueber Verlag) |
| Costs: | 1,400 € course fee (incl. entrance test, teaching materials, B2 exam) for applicants and students of TUBAF 1,550 € course fee (incl. entrance test, teaching materials, B2 exam) for guests |
Intensive German C1 course with DSH preparation
| Participation requirement: | Successful completion of the intensive course German B2 (passed exam German B2) OR Certificate German language skills at level B2 (e.g. Goethe, ÖSD or telc). The certificate must not be older than 2 years AND must have been passed with at least 70% or the grade "befriedigend". Otherwise, the entrance test at the start of the course will decide. OR Proof of attending 600 hours of German lessons AND passing the entrance test at the start of the course |
| Course length: | 9-week course with 208 lessons of 45 minutes each (approx. 24 lessons per week) |
| Completion: | Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH)* * Please note that the Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH) at TU Bergakademie Freiberg is currently not registered with the German Rectors' Conference (HRK). Recognition of the TUBAF DSH certificate at other universities is at the discretion of the respective university. |
| Teaching materials: | Internal textbook |
| Costs: | 1,400 € course fee (incl. entrance test and teaching materials). admission test and teaching materials) for applicants and TUBAF students 1,550 € course fee (incl. admission test and teaching materials) for guests 100 € examination fee |
German language examination for university admission (DSH)
TUBAF offers the Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH)* twice a year. The prerequisite for participation is a current letter of admission for a German-language degree programme and proof of sufficient language skills (at least level B2, recommended C1).
Examination fee: 100 €
Dates: 15.03.2027, 13.09.2027
Exam regulations (German version only): Prüfungsordnung DSH vom 08.08.2013 Änderung der Satzung zur Prüfungsordnung DSH vom 21.06.2019
* Please note that the Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH) at TUBAF is currently not registered with the German Rectors' Conference (HRK). Recognition of the TUBAF DSH certificate at other universities is at the discretion of the respective university.
Registration
Intensive Preparatory Course German:
Please complete the registration form and pay the registration fee of €150.
- The registration fee will be credited toward the total course fee once the course begins.
- The registration fee is non-refundable.
- Payment of the registration fee does not guarantee a place in the course.
The registration fee can only be paid by credit card.
Once you have completed and submitted the registration form, you will receive a link to the TU Bergakademie Freiberg webshop, where you can pay the registration fee.
Link to the registration form (German only)
Deutsch Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH):
Please send an email to: deutschkurse [at] iuz [dot] tu-freiberg [dot] de. You will then receive further information regarding registration for the DSH.
Please note that the processing of your registration may currently take up to 3 weeks. We kindly ask that you refrain from sending follow-up inquiries or submitting duplicate registrations during this period.
