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Key Facts

Degree

M.A.

Duration

5 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Sep 2028

uni-assist

Not Required

ECTS Credits

120 ECTS

Language

Deutsch

Campus

Mannheim

Intakes per Year

1

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:
Keine Studiengebühren (Personalentwicklungsmaßnahme der BA; arbeitgeberfinanziert)

Non-EU / International

tuition:
Keine Studiengebühren (Personalentwicklungsmaßnahme der BA; arbeitgeberfinanziert)

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Hochschule der Bundesagentur für Arbeit - Staatlich anerkannte Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaft in Mannheim und Schwerin (University of Applied Labour Studies of the Federal Employment Agency), a Verwaltungshochschule in Mannheim, Germany offers an M.A. in Arbeitsmarktorientierte Beratung, spanning 5 semesters (120 ECTS credits). The teaching language is Deutsch; the programme holds Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt) accreditation. Applications are submitted directly to the university (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany provides end-to-end support for Indian students applying to master's programmes in Germany — from eligibility assessment and SOP review to visa guidance and post-arrival settlement.

Language Requirements

DE

German — Muttersprache / sehr gute Deutschkenntnisse erforderlich

EN

English — Mindestens B1 (Gemeinsamer Europäischer Referenzrahmen)

Application Periods

Semester

Admission Requirements

The following is a summarised overview of requirements for this programme. Always verify details directly with the university before applying.

Academic Qualifications

  • Berufsbegleitender Masterstudiengang ausschließlich für Beschäftigte der Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA). Zugangsvoraussetzungen: mindestens zweijährige Tätigkeit in der BA (SGB II oder SGB III); erster berufsqualifizierender Studienabschluss (mind. 180 ECTS); Englischkenntnisse mind. B1 (GER). Nominierung und Auswahl durch die zuständige Regionaldirektion im Rahmen der Personalentwicklungskonferenz.

Requirements are summarised for informational purposes. Refer to the university's official admissions office for complete and current requirements.

Locations

Mannheim Schwerin

Study Fields

Beratung Bundesagentur für Arbeit Personalmanagement, Personalwesen Public Management, Sozialmanagement

Study Forms

Berufsbegleitend Teilzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hochschule der Bundesagentur für Arbeit - Staatlich anerkannte Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaft in Mannheim und Schwerin (University of Applied Labour Studies of the Federal Employment Agency) welcomes international applicants for its M.A. in Arbeitsmarktorientierte Beratung in Mannheim. You will typically need a recognised bachelor's degree in a related field, language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 5 semesters (approximately 2.5 years), totalling 120 ECTS credits.

The teaching language is Deutsch. Check the programme's admission page for specific language certificate requirements.

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,904/year), and living expenses.

Applications are submitted directly to Hochschule der Bundesagentur für Arbeit - Staatlich anerkannte Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaft in Mannheim und Schwerin (University of Applied Labour Studies of the Federal Employment Agency)'s admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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