M.Ed. German 4 Semesters

Biologie - Lehramt der Sekundarstufe I

Universität Potsdam Potsdam, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.Ed.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Mar 2027

uni-assist

Required

ECTS Credits

180 ECTS

Language

German

Campus

Potsdam

Intakes per Year

Intake

Winter

6 semesters; NC status to be confirmed at uni-assist or admission office

IELTS

Varies by programme: IELTS Academic (or IELTS Online) minimum 7.0 in each section where C1...

German Requirement

Proficiency required

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Universität Potsdam

Universitäten · Brandenburg

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: None
semester fee:: €354.80/semester

Non-EU / International

tuition:: None
semester fee:: €354.80/semester

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Universität Potsdam, an Universitäten in Potsdam, Germany offers an M.Ed. in Biologie - Lehramt der Sekundarstufe I, spanning 4 semesters (180 ECTS credits). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); the programme holds Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt) accreditation. Most public universities in Germany charge no tuition fees; students pay only a semester contribution (typically €150–€350). International applicants apply through uni-assist. 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

German — DSH-2 or TestDaF 4x4 (C1)

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

Requirement level (C1, B2, or B1) depends on the individual programme's admission regulations. Accepted certificates by level - C1: TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition >= 95 points, Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) >= 180, Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS Academic/Online >= 7.0 in each section, PTE Academic/Online >= 76, or an English-medium university degree. B2: TOEFL iBT >= 75, Cambridge B2 First (FCE) >= 160, IELTS >= 6.0 in each section, PTE Academic/Online >= 59, or an upper-secondary qualification with English as first foreign language. B1: TOEFL iBT >= 57, Cambridge B1 Preliminary >= 140, IELTS >= 4.0 in each section, TOEIC >= 380, or a German Grade 10 school certificate showing English study. For Bachelor's programmes with specific language demands, requirements may instead be verified via a programme-specific language entrance examination (sprachpraktische Eignungspruefung) rather than a standardized test.

German Language

Proficiency required

Verified from the university's official page

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

University entrance qualification (Abitur or equivalent) required

Additional Requirements

NC conditions vary by year (see official announcement)

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

Locations

Potsdam

Subject Groups

Natural Sciences Education & Teaching

Study Fields

Biologie (Lehramt)

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Universität Potsdam welcomes international applicants for its M.Ed. in Biologie - Lehramt der Sekundarstufe I in Potsdam. 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 4 semesters (approximately 2 years), totalling 180 ECTS credits.

This programme is taught in German. You will need to prove German proficiency, typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4. Some universities accept Goethe-Zertifikat C1.

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.

International applicants apply through uni-assist (the central application platform for German universities). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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