Who sets the exam?
There is a framework examination regulation for the DSH which is valid throughout Germany (new version of 8.6.2004). Within the scope of this framework, the individual universities are themselves responsible for setting the exams.
This is why questions, tasks and assignments will differ. And this means that it is very important that you make sure that you ask the higher education institution of your choice to send you a specimen set of its examination questions.
As a rule, therefore, a DSH which you have taken and passed at a German higher education institution within the scope of the examination framework will be recognized by other institutions.
Who can sit the exam?
Many higher education institutions expect foreign students to sit the DSH as a requirement for admission to a full course of academic study.
The DSH does not need to be taken as a requirement for attending a preparatory course; it is recommended, however.
