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Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Master German 👥 Social Sciences

Education

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

Learn to reflect on and organize educational and development processes. Our broad-based general educational approach offers you a wide variety of career options in education, industry, politics and culture. Choose from the specializations Aesthetic and Cultural Education, International Education, Media Education or Organizational Education and expand your knowledge in these areas. Develop skills in designing educational processes as well as skills in academic research into educational issues. Students acquire knowledge and skills to develop and analyze education, teaching and qualification processes. The degree program therefore offers the foundation for supporting individual and collective learning and development processes, oriented towards lifelong learning. The degree program is also concerned with the systematic professional development of teaching and learning institutions in society, education, business, politics, culture, science, religion, family and day-to-day life.
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Learn to reflect on and organize educational and development processes. Our broad-based general educational approach offers you a wide variety of career options in education, industry, politics and culture. Choose from the specializations Aesthetic and Cultural Education, International Education, Media Education or Organizational Education and expand your knowledge in these areas. Develop skills in designing educational processes as well as skills in academic research into educational issues. Students acquire knowledge and skills to develop and analyze education, teaching and qualification processes. The degree program therefore offers the foundation for supporting individual and collective learning and development processes, oriented towards lifelong learning. The degree program is also concerned with the systematic professional development of teaching and learning institutions in society, education, business, politics, culture, science, religion, family and day-to-day life.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Education at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Is Education at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg 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 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 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 Education?

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.

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