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Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

About the Program

The Media Education degree program is an additional qualification in the teaching degree program, not a fundamentally independent degree program. It can only be studied in the teaching degree program as an extension in addition to the first and second subject. The program is intended for students of all teaching professions and as an additional qualification for teachers of all school types. It is organized to be completed by teachers alongside their professional activities, with about half of the courses offered through tutored virtual courses. The program qualifies students to handle school tasks in the media field such as instructing students in sensible media use, using digital media in learning and teaching processes, advising on media issues, and supporting schools in using media in organizational processes. The part-time extension program takes about four semesters and concludes with a state examination. The program consists of four areas: media education, media didactics, media design, and information technology basics.
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The Media Education degree program is an additional qualification in the teaching degree program, not a fundamentally independent degree program. It can only be studied in the teaching degree program as an extension in addition to the first and second subject. The program is intended for students of all teaching professions and as an additional qualification for teachers of all school types. It is organized to be completed by teachers alongside their professional activities, with about half of the courses offered through tutored virtual courses. The program qualifies students to handle school tasks in the media field such as instructing students in sensible media use, using digital media in learning and teaching processes, advising on media issues, and supporting schools in using media in organizational processes. The part-time extension program takes about four semesters and concludes with a state examination. The program consists of four areas: media education, media didactics, media design, and information technology basics.

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 Media Education at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Is Media Education at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg 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 Media 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 Media Education at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg?

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 Media 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 Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg — 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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