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Stiftungsuniversität Hildesheim
Master German Social Sciences

German as a Second Language / German as a Foreign Language (DaZ/DaF)

Master

Stiftungsuniversität Hildesheim Hildesheim · Lower Saxony

About the Program

The Master's degree programme in German as a Second Language / German as a Foreign Language combines the study of German as a second and foreign language with a specialisation in one of the subject areas during the course of study. The Master's degree programme has an interdisciplinary focus with linguistic, linguistic-didactic and intercultural topics. The intercultural perspective is applied to both foreign and second language acquisition. Graduates are authorised to teach both integration courses and, as a special feature of this degree programme, literacy courses run by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF). Authorisation to do so is granted by the BAMF upon application. The Master's degree can be studied in the German as a Second Language specialisation in a double degree while also earning a Master of Education degree, with the teaching option with German as a subject. This gives you the opportunity to have courses credited for both degree programmes and to gain excellent specialist training for teaching in German schools in Germany and abroad and many other professional fields. The double degree programme leads to two Master's degrees.
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The Master's degree programme in German as a Second Language / German as a Foreign Language combines the study of German as a second and foreign language with a specialisation in one of the subject areas during the course of study. The Master's degree programme has an interdisciplinary focus with linguistic, linguistic-didactic and intercultural topics. The intercultural perspective is applied to both foreign and second language acquisition. Graduates are authorised to teach both integration courses and, as a special feature of this degree programme, literacy courses run by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF). Authorisation to do so is granted by the BAMF upon application. The Master's degree can be studied in the German as a Second Language specialisation in a double degree while also earning a Master of Education degree, with the teaching option with German as a subject. This gives you the opportunity to have courses credited for both degree programmes and to gain excellent specialist training for teaching in German schools in Germany and abroad and many other professional fields. The double degree programme leads to two Master's degrees.

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How do I apply to German as a Second Language / German as a Foreign Language (DaZ/DaF) at Stiftungsuniversität Hildesheim?

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.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about German as a Second Language / German as a Foreign Language (DaZ/DaF) at Stiftungsuniversität Hildesheim

Is German as a Second Language / German as a Foreign Language (DaZ/DaF) at Stiftungsuniversität Hildesheim 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 German as a Second Language / German as a Foreign Language (DaZ/DaF) 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 German as a Second Language / German as a Foreign Language (DaZ/DaF) at Stiftungsuniversität Hildesheim? ▼

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 German as a Second Language / German as a Foreign Language (DaZ/DaF)? ▼

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 Stiftungsuniversität Hildesheim — 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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