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Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf
Master German Social Sciences

Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

About the Program

The Master of Science program in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at Heinrich Heine University complies with the requirements of the Licensing Regulations for Psychotherapists (PsychThApprO, 2020). After successful completion, graduates fulfill the requirements for admission to the psychotherapeutic examination at the State Examination Office to obtain psychotherapeutic licensure. This four-semester program of the Medical Faculty can only be started in the winter semester. The program includes research methodology in psychology and psychotherapy, advanced psychological foundations, special disorder and procedure teaching in psychology and psychotherapy, applied psychotherapy, diagnostics and assessment in psychology and psychotherapy, and documentation and quality assurance in psychology and psychotherapy. The program has a special focus on treating complex psychosomatic, psychiatric, and neuropsychological patients due to its location at the Medical Faculty.

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 Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

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)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf

Is Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf taught in German or English? ▼

This Master 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 Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy 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 Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy at Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf? ▼

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 Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf — 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.

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