Compulsory aptitude test
Some design and culture degree programmes at HTW Berlin require students to pass an aptitude test. These examinations take place before the general application deadlines. It is not possible to apply without passing the aptitude test.
How it works
- First the aptitude test: apply directly for the aptitude test in your chosen degree programme.
- Then the application: after passing the aptitude test, apply for your chosen degree programme via the HTW Berlin online application portal within the regular deadlines.
Bachelor’s degree programmes with aptitude test
Master’s degree programmes with aptitude test
German language certificate
If you obtained your higher education entrance qualification in a non-German-speaking country, you will need proof of German language skills. This also applies if you have German citizenship but obtained your degree abroad.
Recognised language tests and minimum requirements
| German Language Proficiency Test for University Admission (German: DSH) | DSH-1 or higher |
|---|---|
| Test of German as a foreign language (TestDaF) | TestDaF at least TDN 3 or higher |
| Assessment test (AT) | AT with German exam section based on the DSH |
| German Language Diploma of the German Standing Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (DSD) | German Language Diploma - Second Level (DSD II) |
| Goethe Certificate | The Goethe Certificate B2 |
| telc - language tests | telc German B2 |
| Austrian Language Diploma | ÖSD B2 |
| UNIcert | II |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) with German as an examination subject | German A HL mind. 6 |
Exception: The standard German language certificates apply to Communication Design.