You can find an overview of the current dates here, but the dates may change at short notice. Please check the information available on the German website.

DSH preparatory course dates

Summer semester 2026
16 March 2026 - 8 July 2026 (Registration period: 3 Nov 2025 - 27 Feb 2026)

Placement test: 12 March 2026

 

Winter semester 2026/27

5 October 2026 - 3 February 2027 (Registration period: 4 May - 11 Sept 2026)

Placement test: 1 October 2026
 

Please note: registration will close when all the places have been filled.

Information on the preparatory course.

DSH exam (including online information event) dates

February 2026 examination

7 February 2026: written component (Registration period: 3 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 2026)
18/19 February 2026: oral component

Please note: registration will close when all the places have been filled.

 

July 2026 examination

11 July 2026: written component (Registration period: 4 May - 19 June 2026)
22/23 July 2026: oral component

Please note: registration will close when all the places have been filled.

 

 

Information about the exam.