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Georg-August-Universität Göttingen
Master German Social Sciences

Education

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

About the Program

Only the best become teachers: This degree programme provides optimal preparation for teaching by combining academic disciplines, specialised didactics and educational science. The second objective of this programme is to foster new academic talent in empirical teaching and school research as well as in specialised didactics. A special aspect of this programme is therefore found in the close connection between teaching, practice in schools and empirically oriented research. A Master of Education is a prerequisite for entering a secondary school as trainee. The programme comprises the following areas of competence and credits: 50 C in the area of educational-scientific competence development, 36 C in the area of subject-scientific / subject didactical competence development, 8 C for two specialised didactical internships in both teaching subjects, one of which may be a research internship, 6 C for the Master module and 20 C for the Master's thesis.
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Only the best become teachers: This degree programme provides optimal preparation for teaching by combining academic disciplines, specialised didactics and educational science. The second objective of this programme is to foster new academic talent in empirical teaching and school research as well as in specialised didactics. A special aspect of this programme is therefore found in the close connection between teaching, practice in schools and empirically oriented research. A Master of Education is a prerequisite for entering a secondary school as trainee. The programme comprises the following areas of competence and credits: 50 C in the area of educational-scientific competence development, 36 C in the area of subject-scientific / subject didactical competence development, 8 C for two specialised didactical internships in both teaching subjects, one of which may be a research internship, 6 C for the Master module and 20 C for the Master's thesis.

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 at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen

Is Education at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen 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 Georg-August-Universität Göttingen?

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 Georg-August-Universität Göttingen — 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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