Skip to content
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Other German Mathematics & Natural Sciences

Chemistry Teaching DegreeChemistry for Teaching

Other

About the Program

Chemistry teachers are more in demand than ever before! This teaching degree program prepares students to teach chemistry at secondary school (Gymnasium). The program includes inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, as well as physics as a minor subject. Students attend lectures, seminars, and laboratory courses, along with tutorials on giving presentations and carrying out experiments. The program teaches students how to share knowledge in a way appropriate for school pupils, design experiments, and guide pupils in their experiments. Different subject combinations are available depending on the type of school. For secondary school (Gymnasium), students must choose two subjects, with options including chemistry and biology, chemistry and geography, chemistry and computer science, or chemistry and English.
Show the original English text
Chemistry teachers are more in demand than ever before! This teaching degree program prepares students to teach chemistry at secondary school (Gymnasium). The program includes inorganic, organic and physical chemistry, as well as physics as a minor subject. Students attend lectures, seminars, and laboratory courses, along with tutorials on giving presentations and carrying out experiments. The program teaches students how to share knowledge in a way appropriate for school pupils, design experiments, and guide pupils in their experiments. Different subject combinations are available depending on the type of school. For secondary school (Gymnasium), students must choose two subjects, with options including chemistry and biology, chemistry and geography, chemistry and computer science, or chemistry and English.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

Which Professions Does This Program Open Up?

Related profession searches from Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BERUFENET) data:

Explore all professions →

Subjects / Topic Areas

Chemistry

Similar Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Chemistry Teaching Degree at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Is Chemistry Teaching Degree at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg taught in German or English?

This Other programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Chemistry Teaching Degree programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Chemistry Teaching Degree at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Chemistry Teaching Degree?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

Get the weekly Germany guide in your inbox

New blog posts, application deadlines, scholarship announcements. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Weekly Germany guide — 1–2 emails/week, no spam.

Weekly Germany guide delivered to your inbox

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.