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Verbundmaster Angewandte GerontologieApplied Gerontology

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

The Master's program in Applied Gerontology is a part-time program that focuses on the life phase of aging and the prerequisites for satisfied, healthy, and good aging. Students engage with comprehensive, current debates in practice and research in Applied Gerontology. The program follows a modular structure where students complete two gerontologically oriented scientific further education courses followed by a Master's completion module at the Catholic University of Freiburg. The program enables students to develop and improve conditions, measures, and concepts for optimal aging work, including legal, financial, and organizational aspects. Students learn to connect their practical experience with academic knowledge, work independently with scientific methods, and critically reflect on relevant questions in the field of Applied Gerontology.
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The Master's program in Applied Gerontology is a part-time program that focuses on the life phase of aging and the prerequisites for satisfied, healthy, and good aging. Students engage with comprehensive, current debates in practice and research in Applied Gerontology. The program follows a modular structure where students complete two gerontologically oriented scientific further education courses followed by a Master's completion module at the Catholic University of Freiburg. The program enables students to develop and improve conditions, measures, and concepts for optimal aging work, including legal, financial, and organizational aspects. Students learn to connect their practical experience with academic knowledge, work independently with scientific methods, and critically reflect on relevant questions in the field of Applied Gerontology.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Verbundmaster Angewandte Gerontologie at Katholische Hochschule Freiburg

Is Verbundmaster Angewandte Gerontologie at Katholische Hochschule Freiburg 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 Verbundmaster Angewandte Gerontologie 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 Verbundmaster Angewandte Gerontologie at Katholische Hochschule Freiburg?

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 Verbundmaster Angewandte Gerontologie?

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 Katholische Hochschule Freiburg — 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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