Preparatory German Courses
Language-ready for studying in Regensburg
Our preparatory courses help international applicants to the University of Regensburg and OTH Regensburg prepare for their degree programmes and the German Language Examination for University Admission (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang - DSH).
Advanced German skills are key to academic success. Our courses provide university-specific language training at various levels, aiming to ensure students are fully prepared for university study.
AT A GLANCE | |
👥 | Target Group International prospective students of UR and OTH Regensburg → with university entrance qualification → with German skills at level B1/B1+ or higher |
📈 | Level B2-C1 |
📅 | Summer Semester 2027 Application deadline (UR) 15 January 2027 Course dates 14 April 2027 – 15 July 2027 |
📩 | Contact Studienvorbereitung.daf@ur.de (opens your email program) |
Course Formats & Fees
| Course type | Scope of course | Cost of course |
| Semester course | 240 course hours + (online) additional courses | 530 € + semester fee |
| Break-time course | 120 course hours | 250 € |
Course Levels
Intermediate Course (B2)
- Requirements: onSET-Deutsch score of at least 70 points or equivalent proof
- For learners with good B1 knowledge
- Development of B2 competencies and academic study skills
- Successful completion of the final test with a minimum grade of "satisfactory" qualifies participants for the Advenced Course.
Advanced Course (C1)
- Requirements: onSET-Deutsch score of at least 90 points or equivalent proof
- For learners with good B2 knowledge
- Development of C1 competencies and academic study skills
- Preparation for the DSH (DSH training) included
- Option to take the DSH directly after completing the course
Timetable
Courses take place from Monday to Friday. The language course timetable (without additional courses) is structured as follows:
Admission Requirements
- Application to the University of Regensburg or OTH Regensburg
- University entrance qualification
- German language skills: at least a good to very good B1 level
Application & Registration
Semester courses
- University of Regensburg: Apply via the Registrar's Office
Deadlines:- 15 January (summer semester)
- 15 July (winter semester)
- OTH Regensburg: Apply via the International Office
Deadlines:- 15 February (summer semester)
- 15 August (winter semester)
Break-time courses
- Only for participants of the semester courses
- Registration via the DaF Department office
- Registration details will be provided by email.
Placement & Proof of Language Proficiency
The course level is initially determined based on the language certificate submitted with your application. If you would like to update your language level after admission, you may:
- take the onSET-Deutsch test before the course begins (e.g. at our Language Testing Service).
- send a current language certificate by email to studienvorbereitung.daf(at)ur.de.
Important:
- To be considered for placement, your language certificate must be submitted no later than one week before the start of the course. It is not possible to change course or level after this deadline.
- The following criteria apply for placement:
| Course level | Level | onSET score | Alternatives to onSET |
| Intermediate course | B2 | at least 70 | DSD B1, Goethe B1, ÖSD B1, telc B1, UNIcert I - each with at least 80% or an overall result of at least "good" alternatively: DTB B2, telc Deutsch B1-B2 Beruf (B2 in all parts of the exam) |
| Advanced course | C1 | at least 90 | DSD B2, Goethe B2, ÖSD B2, telc B2, UNIcert II - each with at least 70% or an overall result of at least "satisfactory" alternatively: DSH-1, TestDaF (minimum TDN-3 in all parts of the exam), DTB C1 |