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Universität Duisburg-Essen
Master German Social Sciences

Comprehensive schools and university-preparatory secondary schoolsEducation for Comprehensive and University-Preparatory Secondary Schools

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

About the Program

In the Master's program for teaching at comprehensive schools and university-preparatory secondary schools (Gymnasien und Gesamtschulen), students earn a total of 120 credits (European Credit Transfer System), with an average of 30 credits per semester. The credits are distributed across different study elements: 29 credits for subject knowledge including subject didactics in the first subject, 29 credits for the second subject, 17 credits for educational sciences, 25 credits for a practical semester, and 20 credits for the Master's thesis. The program continues the subjects studied in the Bachelor's program and includes mandatory educational sciences.
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In the Master's program for teaching at comprehensive schools and university-preparatory secondary schools (Gymnasien und Gesamtschulen), students earn a total of 120 credits (European Credit Transfer System), with an average of 30 credits per semester. The credits are distributed across different study elements: 29 credits for subject knowledge including subject didactics in the first subject, 29 credits for the second subject, 17 credits for educational sciences, 25 credits for a practical semester, and 20 credits for the Master's thesis. The program continues the subjects studied in the Bachelor's program and includes mandatory educational sciences.

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

Teacher Education

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Comprehensive schools and university-preparatory secondary schools at Universität Duisburg-Essen

Is Comprehensive schools and university-preparatory secondary schools at Universität Duisburg-Essen 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 Comprehensive schools and university-preparatory secondary schools 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 Comprehensive schools and university-preparatory secondary schools at Universität Duisburg-Essen?

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 Comprehensive schools and university-preparatory secondary schools?

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 Universität Duisburg-Essen — 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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