Intensive and preparatory courses
Information
B2-exam preparation during the winter semester
During the winter term, it is possible to attend the DSH/B2-exam preparatory course for students who have failed the exam in September/October 2026. More information on ViaCampus.
Preparation for the B2 written and oral exams in September 2027
To complete the Bachelor programmes IBA and CuSo, students are required to prove their German language proficiency. For this purpose, we offer an intensive B2 German course for students enrolled in English-language degree programmes (Bachelor IBA and CuSo).
The course provides intensive, skills-oriented preparation for all parts of the exam: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, writing, and speaking.
Participants will become familiar with the exam task formats and practise effective strategies for successfully completing the listening and reading sections. Relevant grammar topics will be reviewed, and strategies for the writing section will be discussed and practised. The course also introduces the different formats of the oral examination and prepares students with targeted speaking exercises. By simulating exam conditions in class, participants will know exactly what to expect before taking the exam.
The course is held in person and comprises 40 teaching units (40 × 45 minutes).
Target group: Viadrina students enrolled in Bachelor IBA and CuSo
Course schedule: next course in September 2027
Course fee: Free of charge (limited number of places available)
Prerequisites:
- Enrolment in Bachelor IBA or Bachelor CuSo
- Successful completion of the B2.2 level at European University Viadrina or proof of completion of a B2-level German language course
Registration period: tba
More information to be announced in July 2027.
Questions? pliebscher@europa-uni.de
DSH preparation during the winter semester
During the winter term, it is possible to attend the DSH preparation course for students who have failed the exam in September/October 2026. More information on ViaCampus.
Combined preparation for the written and oral DSH in September 2027
In order to start a German-language degree programme at Viadrina, you need proof of your language proficiency. For this purpose, we offer the German Language Test for University Admission (DSH).
We recommend the DSH preparation course to make sure you are ready for the DSH. This course offers you intensive, skills-orientated preparation for the various parts of the exam: Listening comprehension, reading comprehension, academic language structures, text production and oral language skills.
In the course, you will familiarise yourself with the types of tasks that appear in the DSH. We practise important strategies for successfully completing the listening and reading texts and the associated tasks. We explain and practise the relevant grammar content and transformations for the academic language structures section of the exam. We will discuss how to approach the text production section. You will write several argumentative texts, revise them with the help of the lecturers and thus prepare yourself for writing under time pressure in the exam. We will also introduce you to the various task formats of the oral exam and practise strategies that you’ll need for a successful oral exam. By simulating the exam situation in class, you’ll know exactly what to expect before the exam.
The course takes place in person and comprises 40 teaching units (40 x 45 min.).
Target group: Viadrina applicants who must provide proof of DSH for enrolment
Class times: September 2027
Textbook used: DSH & Studienvorbereitung 2032 Nur Mut! Text- und Übungsbuch (Fabouda-Verlag, ISBN 978-3-930861-40-8, €30,95)
Please note that you will need the textbook for the first class on September 8. The book can only be ordered directly from the publisher, and delivery times must be taken into account.
Cost of the course: Free of charge, limited number of places available
Prerequisites for course participation:
- Application to the Viadrina for a German-language degree programme (start of studies in winter semester 27/28)
- Already submitted a B2 certificate for German as part of the application
Application: tba
The registration link: tba
Free intensive German courses for students enrolled at Viadrina:
Information on free intensive German courses for undergraduate students at Viadrina and for exchange students enrolled at Viadrina will be published at viaCampus .
Fee-based courses for new exchange students prior to enrolment at Viadrina:
These courses are run by viadrina Dialog und Transfer gmbh. Up-to-date information and registration here.
Feedback from the preparatory courses
I enjoyed everything about the access course. Although it was intensive, the course helped me to revise all the aspects of the German language I needed for the exam. It was perfect! Now I know what I need to work on.
Course participant*
With every lesson, I could feel my German getting better and better. When I first sat in on the course, I was still nervous about the exam, but by the end I felt really well prepared.
Course participant*