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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 DS-ASH preparation course is aimed at international and refugee prospective students with foreign certificates. The course offers

  • German language skills (C1) for studying in the field of social work, health, education, and training
  • Preparation for the German language test for university admission at ASH Berlin

The DS-ASH preparation course takes place from mid-April to the end of May and ends in June with the German language exam for university admission at ASH Berlin (DS-ASH).

Further information will be announced in January 2026.

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

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 consultation: Monday and Tuesday (pre-registration requested)
  • Telephone consultation: Wednesday by arrangement, on +49 (0) 157 736 52 891

Pre-registration can be made by e-mail Kopmane@ ASH-Berlin.eu.

For telephone consultations, pre-registration is required. 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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