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The ASH Pre-Study Program

The Pre-Study Program at Alice Salomon University prepares prospective students with international educational biographies for regular studies in the fields of social work, childhood education, health and nursing professions and physiotherapy/occupational therapy. As part of the ASH Pre-Study Program, you will acquire all the necessary prerequisites for applying to a degree program at ASH Berlin.

Study preparation

The twelve-month ASH Pre-Study Program is aimed at all newcomers, i.e. international and refugee prospective students with foreign certificates. The Pre-Study Program offers

  • German(B1-C1) for study preparation
  • Preparation for the German language test for university admission
  • Guidance and support for mandatory pre-study internships
  • Guest lectures in regular study courses
  • Support with university applications

The twelve-month pre-study program begins in July and ends in June of the following year with the German language exam for university admission at ASH (DS-ASH).

The three-month pre-study course is aimed at all newcomers, i.e. international and refugee prospective students with foreign certificates. The pre-study course offers

  • German(B2-C1) for study preparation
  • Preparation for the German language test for university admission
  • Guidance and support for mandatory pre-study internships
  • Guest lectures in regular study courses
  • Support with university applications

The three-month pre-study course takes place from April to June and ends with the German language exam for university admission at ASH Berlin (DS-ASH).

Application requirements

  • University entrance qualification in German or English translation
  • For the twelve-month ASH Pre-Study Program: successful completion of the German B1 placement test
  • For the three-month Pre-Study course: proof of B2 German language skills (planned)

Application documents

  • Letter of motivation (German/English, maximum two pages)
  • Curriculum vitae (German/English)
  • Identity document (copy)
  • University entrance qualification (German/English) or proof of previous education including school-leaving certificate and, if applicable, previous academic achievements

Application period

  • April 15 to May 15 for the twelve-month pre-study program starting in July
  • January 15 to February 15 for the three-month pre-study course starting in April (in planning)

Please submit your documents, clearly labeled and, if possible, summarized in one file attachment, to: pre-studies@ avoid-unrequested-mailsash-berlin.de

With the German Language Test for Admission to Higher Education at ASH Berlin (DS-ASH), applicants with foreign certificates can provide proof of the German language skills required for studying at Alice Salomon University. The German language test for university admission at ASH Berlin takes place

  • in June

If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact Pre-Studies@ASH-Berlin.eu

The Service Center for Writing and Study Skills supports participants during the Pre-Study Program with individual advice on writing a resume or cover letter.
Marlene Pardeller is available to answer questions about advising for non-native speakers during the Pre-Study Program: pardeller@ avoid-unrequested-mailsash-berlin.eu.

We are happy to answer any questions about the study preparation courses in the pre-study program at: Pre-Studies@ASH-Berlin.eu.

Advice before your studies

Psycho-social counseling is open to all participants of the ASH Pre-Study Program. We provide advice and support on all topics related to the ASH Pre-Study Program and the transition to studying. We provide support in dealing with authorities and offer low-threshold psychological referral counseling.

Office hours

  • Personal counseling: Monday and Tuesday, from 11 am to 5 pm in room 128
  • Telephone counseling: Wednesday and Thursday by appointment, on +49 (0) 157 736 52 891

Pre-registration by e-mail via Kopmane@ASH-Berlin.eu is required for personal consultations.
For telephone consultation, pre-registration is necessary. Please send a short message by e-mail, Signal or Whatsapp to the details provided.

Our student team provides advice on language courses, educational opportunities, legal assistance and housing. We also offer peer-to-peer mentoring to all participants in the ASH Pre-Study Program during their preparatory period.

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