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Ehe-, Familien- und LebensberatungMarriage, Family, and Life Counseling
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About the Program
The Master of Counseling in Marriage, Family and Life Counseling is a continuing education master's program with integrated training that is designed across counseling and therapy schools. It qualifies students for pastoral and psychological specialist services of the churches and other activities in psychosocial and counseling fields. The program is offered at three locations: Cologne, Münster, and Paderborn. The curriculum includes psychological foundations of counseling, counseling in church and society, individual counseling, couple development, marriage and partnership counseling, family and generational counseling, counseling in special life situations, and new developments in EFL counseling. The program includes both theoretical instruction and practical components including self-experience, internship/hospitation, and supervision.
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The Master of Counseling in Marriage, Family and Life Counseling is a continuing education master's program with integrated training that is designed across counseling and therapy schools. It qualifies students for pastoral and psychological specialist services of the churches and other activities in psychosocial and counseling fields. The program is offered at three locations: Cologne, Münster, and Paderborn. The curriculum includes psychological foundations of counseling, counseling in church and society, individual counseling, couple development, marriage and partnership counseling, family and generational counseling, counseling in special life situations, and new developments in EFL counseling. The program includes both theoretical instruction and practical components including self-experience, internship/hospitation, and supervision.
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 higher-education entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent). International applicants may need recognition via Anabin and, if not directly eligible, a Studienkolleg + assessment exam (Feststellungsprüfung).
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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How do I apply to Ehe-, Familien- und Lebensberatung at Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Ehe-, Familien- und Lebensberatung at Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen
Is Ehe-, Familien- und Lebensberatung at Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen taught in German or English? ▼
This Other 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 Ehe-, Familien- und Lebensberatung programme cost? ▼
1.750 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for Ehe-, Familien- und Lebensberatung at Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen? ▼
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 Ehe-, Familien- und Lebensberatung? ▼
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 Katholische Hochschule Nordrhein-Westfalen — 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.