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Universität Hamburg
Master German Social Sciences

Lehramt an berufsbildenden SchulenVocational School Teacher Training

Master of Education (M.Ed.)

About the Program

The Master's program 'Teaching at Vocational Schools' includes Education Science, a vocational specialization, and a teaching subject. Students can choose from various vocational specializations: Chemical Technology, Nutrition and Household Sciences, Health Sciences, Cosmetic Science, Economics, and Technical-Industrial Sciences with specializations in Construction Technology, Wood Technology, Electrical Engineering-Information Technology, Media Technology, and Metal Technology. For the teaching subject, students can choose between Business Administration, Vocational Informatics, Biology, Chemistry, German, English, Protestant Religion, French, Geography, History, Mathematics, Physics, Social Sciences, Spanish, and Sports. The Master's phase integrates a core internship that extends over two semesters and includes a four-week block phase during the lecture-free period. Since the Master of Education 'Teaching at Vocational Schools' builds on a completed Bachelor's degree of KMK teaching type 5, the chosen vocational specialization and teaching subject must have already been studied in the Bachelor's program for Teaching at Vocational Schools.

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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Subjects / Topic Areas

Education Vocational Teaching

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Lehramt an berufsbildenden Schulen at Universität Hamburg

Is Lehramt an berufsbildenden Schulen at Universität Hamburg 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 Lehramt an berufsbildenden Schulen 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 Lehramt an berufsbildenden Schulen at Universität Hamburg? ▼

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 Lehramt an berufsbildenden Schulen? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Universität Hamburg — 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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