M.Ed. German 4 Semesters

Lehramt für Förderpädagogik Wirtschaft-Arbeit-Technik

Universität Potsdam Potsdam, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.Ed.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen

Until Sep 2031

uni-assist

Required

Language

German

Campus

Potsdam

Intakes per Year

Intake

Winter

IELTS

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

German Requirement

Varies by programme. German-taught Bachelor's and Law programmes generally require C1-leve...

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Universität Potsdam

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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 Lehramt für Förderpädagogik Wirtschaft-Arbeit-Technik, with a standard duration of 4 semesters (approximately 2 years). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); the programme holds Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen 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

Varies by programme. German-taught Bachelor's and Law programmes generally require C1-level German (exceptions: 'Angewandte Kultur- und Translationsstudien (deutsch-polnisch)' accepts B2; 'Anglophone Postcolonial Studies' has no German requirement). Most Master's programmes taught in German require C1, though some (particularly English-taught Master's) specify only B2, B1, or A2 per the subject-specific admission order. Accepted C1 certificates: DSH-2 or DSH-3 from an accredited institution, TestDaF with at least level 4 (TDN 4) in all four sections, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule with at least a 'good' grade, Goethe-Zertifikat C2, DSD II with C1 in all four parts, or proof of a completed German-language university degree. Lower levels (B2/B1/A2/A1) are accepted via corresponding Goethe, telc, OeSD, UNIcert, or DSD certificates for programmes that require less than C1.

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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.

Additional Requirements

einen Nachweis über die Teilnahme an Maßnahmen der Hochschule zur Feststellung der individuellen Voraussetzungen für die Tätigkeit als Lehrkraft (wird ebenfalls mit den oben genannten Formularen durch das ZeLB geprüft) sowie

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

Locations

Potsdam

Subject Groups

Business & Management Education & Teaching

Study Fields

Arbeitslehre (Lehramt)

Study Forms

Teilzeit Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Universität Potsdam welcomes international applicants for its M.Ed. in Lehramt für Förderpädagogik Wirtschaft-Arbeit-Technik 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).

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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