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Universität Osnabrück
Bachelor German Social Sciences

German - Primary Teacher Education

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

About the Program

German studies as a discipline of the humanities researches, documents and communicates the German language and literature in its historical and contemporary manifestations. Modern German studies is regarded as a combination of three sub-disciplines: linguistics, older literary studies (medieval studies) and more recent literary studies of German. At Osnabrück University, the subject is divided into the areas of literature and linguistics and covers the entire spectrum of German literature and language. Focal points include epochs of German literature and genre theory, literature for children and young people, text interpretation, grammatical structures of German, orthography, first and second language acquisition, medieval and early modern literature. The didactics of German deals with the teaching of this subject content in elementary school. Students studying towards a degree in Primary Teacher Education (Grundschule) will first study the six-semester-long degree program Bachelor of Education and Teaching. You are required to choose a further subject in addition to this subject. Subsequently, you have to take the four-semester-long degree program Master of Primary Education (Grundschule) in the same subjects.
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German studies as a discipline of the humanities researches, documents and communicates the German language and literature in its historical and contemporary manifestations. Modern German studies is regarded as a combination of three sub-disciplines: linguistics, older literary studies (medieval studies) and more recent literary studies of German. At Osnabrück University, the subject is divided into the areas of literature and linguistics and covers the entire spectrum of German literature and language. Focal points include epochs of German literature and genre theory, literature for children and young people, text interpretation, grammatical structures of German, orthography, first and second language acquisition, medieval and early modern literature. The didactics of German deals with the teaching of this subject content in elementary school. Students studying towards a degree in Primary Teacher Education (Grundschule) will first study the six-semester-long degree program Bachelor of Education and Teaching. You are required to choose a further subject in addition to this subject. Subsequently, you have to take the four-semester-long degree program Master of Primary Education (Grundschule) in the same subjects.

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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Subjects / Topic Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about German - Primary Teacher Education at Universität Osnabrück

Is German - Primary Teacher Education at Universität Osnabrück taught in German or English?

This Bachelor 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 - Primary Teacher 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 German - Primary Teacher Education at Universität Osnabrück?

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 - Primary Teacher 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 Universität Osnabrück — 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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