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Universität Stuttgart
Master German Social Sciences

Vocational Education and Human Resources Development

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

How can you help someone find the "right" career? How can you support apprentices in their individual development? How can you select suitable employees? How do you design digital continuing education courses? The study program Vocational Education and Human Resources Development answers these and many others besides. This study program will prepare you for the field of vocational and continuing education, as well as human resources development. The innovative teaching formats give you in-depth insight into the exciting field of vocational education, human resources development and the related diagnostic, evaluation, and research methods. In this study program you will deal with topics related to the field of vocational education and human resources development. You will design and organize teaching and learning processes that serve employees in digitized learning and working environments, e.g. innovative continuing education courses for company managers, or the diagnosis and advancement of vocational training processes, with the help of digital methods and tools. And you will learn how to use modern diagnostic procedures to be able to competently judge suitability.

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

Vocational Education and Human Resources Development

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Vocational Education and Human Resources Development at Universität Stuttgart

Is Vocational Education and Human Resources Development at Universität Stuttgart 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 Vocational Education and Human Resources Development 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 Vocational Education and Human Resources Development at Universität Stuttgart? ▼

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 Vocational Education and Human Resources Development? ▼

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 Stuttgart — 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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