International Education and Global Learning

English-taught Master of Arts (60 ECTS) in International Education and Global Learning, completed in two semesters full-time or four semesters part-time; no German is required, with an optional German-as-a-foreign-language course available.

Academic requirements

Deadline: The application round starts in early November. As the application deadlines can change on short notice, we ask that you check our application pages closer to the time for the specific dates (and what documents you need to submit).

Minimum GPA

Final grade of at least 2.5 (German scale) or equivalent, or proof of ranking in the top 50% of the graduating cohort.

English requirements

English proficiency at CEFR level B2 (waived for native speakers or applicants with prior English-medium education).

Accepted bachelor fields

A first degree with at least 30 ECTS in educational or social-science subjects, meeting one of: 240 ECTS (4-year degree); 210 ECTS plus 30 additional ECTS or 6 months relevant work experience; or 180 ECTS plus 60 additional ECTS or 1 year relevant work experience. Minimum 6 weeks practical experience in education/social sciences or 10 ECTS in relevant coursework also required.

APS Certificate

No

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None for EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students. As a public university in Bavaria, Passau charges no tuition fees; only the semester contribution applies.

Semester contribution

126.90 EUR for Winter Semester 2026/27 (82.00 EUR Studierendenwerk student services fee + 44.90 EUR semester bus pass); 123.70 EUR for Summer Semester 2026. Identical for EU and non-EU students.

Funding info

Tuition: None for EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students. As a public university in Bavaria, Passau charges no tuition fees; only the semester contribution applies. Semester contribution: 126.90 EUR for Winter Semester 2026/27 (82.00 EUR Studierendenwerk student services fee + 44.90 EUR semester bus pass); 123.70 EUR for Summer Semester 2026. Identical for EU and non-EU students.

Prepares graduates for roles in international and bilingual schools, educational development organisations, policy advisory, curriculum design and teacher leadership.