Ulm University, Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences and Ulm University of Applied Sciences offer a preparatory course for international prospective students who wish to apply for a German speaking study programme. It includes an intensive linguistic as well as general and subject specific preparation for your studies.
In order to enroll in a specific study programme that is taught in German, you need a proof of a recognized language qualification for university entrance (DSH 2 - level).
We offer the opportunity to acquire these language skills directly at Ulm university and to participate in a B2-German language course and/or a DSH-preparation course (DSH = German language test for admission to higher education for foreign study applicants).
At the beginning of your studies, you will be faced with many new challenges. You will arrive at a new city of another culture and start a completely new chapter of your life: your studies. New learning strategies as well as a high degree of self-organization will be prerequisites to successfully overcome these challenges.
To help you get started with your studies in Germany, we want to prepare you comprehensively and sustainably. This preparatory course will not only prepare you linguistically for your studies, but you will become familiar with new learning strategies, your new study and living environment as well as with numerous organizational basics related to your studies.
German Language
B2-Language Course (duration: 1 semester)
*DSH-Preparation Course (duration: 1 semester)
Study skills
Tutorial on learning strategies and study organization (learning methods, scientific work, examination forms)
Orientation week (e.g. campus-, city-, und library tour)
Specialized skills
Tutorial: Mathematical refresher course
Specialized courses (e.g. introduction to computer Science, programming for beginners)
Specialized language course
Schlüsselqualifikationen
Seminar on current News with historical and political background
Intercultural Workshop
Individual student advisory service (Support)
Excursion
Leisure activities
Mentoring programme Buddy
* Preparatory German language course with final DSH (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang - German language test for admission to higher education for foreign study applicants)
NOTE: With completed B1 level the preparatory course will take 2 semesters, based on B2 level only 1 semester.
The following criteria must be met for applying for the preparatory course:
Admission to the Preparatory Course follows a linguistic aptitude / placement test.
Applicants with the language certificate DSH 1 or TestDaF (3,3,3,3) will be admitted directly, however it is recommended that they take the placement test, otherwise they will automatically be admitted to the B2 course.
The placement test for winter semester takes place in September,
the placement test for summer semester takes place in March.
The dates will be announced on our website.
The preparatory course including language courses is currently free of charge,
Ulm University does not charge any additional fees, excepting examination fees.
The fee for "DSH" examination is expected to be 175.00€
The following fees are due for all students (per semester):
| Administrative fee: | 70.00 € |
| Student services fee | 87.00 € |
| Contribution to the authored student body | 13.00 € |
| Total amount | 170.00 € |
The amount of living expenses is difficult to quantify, because these may vary from one person to another.
A room for students in Ulm costs about 300.00 € per month at the minimum. Considering costs for food, clothing, insurance, etc., students usually need at least about 735.00 € to 800.00 € for each month to cover all aspects mentioned above.
Important information and instructions for living and studying in Ulm and at Ulm University can be found at the following website: Welcome to Ulm!
Please apply via the service center uni-assist (in Berlin).
Which application documents do you have to submit?
Please note: The documents must be submitted to uni-assist via the online portal. It is no longer necessary to send in certified photocopies.
- The certificate that entitles you to study in your home country
- Proof of German language skills (B1 or B2)
- Study achievements, certificates, transcripts of grades or transcripts of records about your previous studies at a foreign university
- Original APS certificate for applicants from China and Vietnam.
Important:
All application documents must be translated by a sworn translator in Germany or abroad.
English or German language documents do not need to be translated. (Certification: Important information)
The application must have been received in full by uni-assist in Berlin by the application deadline. It is not necessary to send the application by mail.
Detailed information in various languages is available on the uni-assist website.
Application deadlines:
Summer semester: 15 October - 15 January
Winter semester: May 15 - July 15
The complete application must have been received by uni-assist in Berlin by this date. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Application costs (uni-assist): [ Status: April 2019 ]
€ 75.00 for your 1st choice of study in an application semester.
+ € 30.00 for each further study request in the same application semester.
Admission to the Preparatory Course follows a linguistic aptitude / placement test.
Placement tests take place in March and September. The placement test is based on the written part of the DSH exam. Structure and form of the test are similar to a DSH exam. The placement test is divided into the subareas of reading comprehension, listening comprehension, text production and grammar.
You can download an example of a DSH exam here:
Leseverstehen (LV) und Grammatik LV-Lösung
You can also find many other examples of the DSH exam here:
Applicants who would like to study the following unrestricted Bachelor programs at Ulm University, we can guarantee a study place after the preparatory semester.
For these subjects, a renewed application is not necessary.
* – start only possibly for winter semester
** - possibly for winter semester as well as summer semester
For all other study programmes it is necessary to apply according to the admission and enrolement rules.
Overview of the study programmes of Ulm University: www.uni-ulm.de/studiengaenge
Further information on the subject of "living" can be found here:
www.uni-ulm.de/en/io/degree-phd/welcome/housing/stuwe-residences/
Application deadlines:
- Summer semester:
15 October - 15 January
- Winter semester:
May 15 - July 15
The complete application must have been received by uni-assist in Berlin by this date. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Do you have a question?
Send us an E-mail to
promos(at)uni-ulm.de
Please note that applying for visa can take a long time.
We therefore recommend that applicants residing abroad apply early for the preparatory semester so that they can be present for the placement test.
fokus@uni-ulm.de
