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Bachelor German Social Sciences

Lehramt der Primar- und Sekundarstufe I [Teacher Training in Primary and Lower Secondary Education] BTeacher Training in Primary and Lower Secondary Education

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

About the Program

Since the winter semester 2020/21, the Teacher Training in Primary Schools program has been offered. The Bachelor's program for teaching in primary schools provides an overview of the theoretical and methodological foundations of educational science, subject didactics, and school pedagogy, as well as (usually) three teaching subjects from the primary school area. Students acquire theoretical and profession-related expertise and competencies for primary school teaching.
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Since the winter semester 2020/21, the Teacher Training in Primary Schools program has been offered. The Bachelor's program for teaching in primary schools provides an overview of the theoretical and methodological foundations of educational science, subject didactics, and school pedagogy, as well as (usually) three teaching subjects from the primary school area. Students acquire theoretical and profession-related expertise and competencies for primary school teaching.

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 Lehramt der Primar- und Sekundarstufe I [Teacher Training in Primary and Lower Secondary Education] B at Universität Hamburg

Is Lehramt der Primar- und Sekundarstufe I [Teacher Training in Primary and Lower Secondary Education] B at Universität Hamburg 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 Lehramt der Primar- und Sekundarstufe I [Teacher Training in Primary and Lower Secondary Education] B 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 der Primar- und Sekundarstufe I [Teacher Training in Primary and Lower Secondary Education] B 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 der Primar- und Sekundarstufe I [Teacher Training in Primary and Lower Secondary Education] B?

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 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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