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Universität Siegen
Master German Social Sciences

Education in Special Educational SoPaFoSpecial Educational Needs Education (SoPaFo)

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

About the Program

This is a postgraduate Master's program that builds on a standard teaching degree. It enables students to acquire an additional teaching qualification in special education with a focus on "Learning Disabilities" and "Emotional/Behavioral Disorders." The program prepares prospective teachers for dealing with pupils with behavioral problems and learning disabilities in inclusive learning groups and at special schools. It's a double-qualifying master's degree that follows a previous teaching degree in elementary education or for teaching at Hauptschule, Realschule, Sekundarschule, and Gesamtschule with integrated special education.
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This is a postgraduate Master's program that builds on a standard teaching degree. It enables students to acquire an additional teaching qualification in special education with a focus on "Learning Disabilities" and "Emotional/Behavioral Disorders." The program prepares prospective teachers for dealing with pupils with behavioral problems and learning disabilities in inclusive learning groups and at special schools. It's a double-qualifying master's degree that follows a previous teaching degree in elementary education or for teaching at Hauptschule, Realschule, Sekundarschule, and Gesamtschule with integrated special education.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Education in Special Educational SoPaFo at Universität Siegen

Is Education in Special Educational SoPaFo at Universität Siegen 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 Education in Special Educational SoPaFo 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 Education in Special Educational SoPaFo at Universität Siegen?

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 Education in Special Educational SoPaFo?

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 Siegen — 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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