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Universität Duisburg-Essen
Bachelor German Social Sciences

Teaching at Primary Schools

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

This is a Bachelor's program for teaching at primary schools. In the Bachelor's program, students earn a total of 180 credits (European Credit Transfer System). This is followed by a four-semester Master's program in which students earn 120 credits. Each semester corresponds to approximately 30 credits. The program includes Learning Area 1: Language Education (41 credits), Learning Area 2: Mathematical Education (41 credits), a teaching subject or Learning Area 3 (41 credits), Educational Sciences including aptitude and orientation internship (37 credits), Professional Field Internship (6 credits), German for students with immigration history (6 credits), and Bachelor's thesis (8 credits).
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This is a Bachelor's program for teaching at primary schools. In the Bachelor's program, students earn a total of 180 credits (European Credit Transfer System). This is followed by a four-semester Master's program in which students earn 120 credits. Each semester corresponds to approximately 30 credits. The program includes Learning Area 1: Language Education (41 credits), Learning Area 2: Mathematical Education (41 credits), a teaching subject or Learning Area 3 (41 credits), Educational Sciences including aptitude and orientation internship (37 credits), Professional Field Internship (6 credits), German for students with immigration history (6 credits), and Bachelor's thesis (8 credits).

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Teaching at Primary Schools at Universität Duisburg-Essen

Is Teaching at Primary Schools at Universität Duisburg-Essen 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 Teaching at Primary Schools 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 Teaching at Primary Schools at Universität Duisburg-Essen?

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 Teaching at Primary Schools?

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 Duisburg-Essen — 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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