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You can apply for the ASH Pre-Study Program 2026/27 between 15.04. and 15.05. via the application portal. The placement test will take place on 27.05.2026 on site at the ASH campus.

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.

ASH Pre-Study Program 2026/27

Who is the ASH Pre-Study Program aimed at?

The ASH Pre-Study Program (August to July) 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 at the Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences Berlin (DS-ASH)
  • Guidance and support for mandatory pre-study internships
  • Guest lectureship in regular study courses
  • Support with the university application

The twelve-month pre-study program begins in August and ends in July of the following year.

The German language examination for university admission at ASH (DS-ASH) usually takes place in June .

 

Application requirements for the Pre-Study Program:

  • University entrance qualification in German or English translation
  • Successful completion of the German B1 placement test in May on site at the ASH Berlin campus with listening comprehension, reading comprehension, a cloze text and a grammar exercise
    (Preparation for the placement test is NOT necessary, but there is an example of the cloze text in the download area).

Submit your application for the Pre-Study Program in the winter semester:

Deadlines

  • April 15 to May 15 for the twelve-month Pre-Study Program beginning in August

Required 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 any academic achievements already completed

Application in the application portal

  1. Registration and uploading of all documents via the application portal for the winter semester
  2. Invitation to the placement test on 27.05.2026
  3. If there are more successful applications than course places, the letter of motivation will determine admission to the ASH Pre-Study Program.

Help with the application

For questions about applying via the application portal, we offer two online webinars

Advice and support with the application for the Pre-Study Program is also available during advising hours

  • Mondays, 12:00-14:00, ASH Campus, Room 019
  • Tuesdays, 14:00-16:00, ASH Campus, Room 019

Counseling by the ASH Newcomer Office Team

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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