With the exception of only a few courses taught in English, all other courses at our university are held in German. Hence it is imperative that you gain a high level in the German language. The DSH test is held at our university twice a year, at the end of April and at the end of October. The standard period of study for a degree course is between 4 and 5 years. The highly research-oriented nature of studies at German universities results, however, in many students exceeding the standard period by one or two years.
Students wishing to become teachers also pass a state examination.
These courses are taught in German, however. In addition to the above-mentioned courses our university offers Ph.D. programmes in all subjects. These are research-based courses, and it is possible to write the dissertation in English, for example. Thus Ph.D. students do not automatically have to pass the DSH German proficiency test and can generally conduct their research in English. Foreign degrees may be recognised as fulfilling the requirements for registering as a doctoral candidate.