Adult Education and Management in Lifelong Education

This English-language master's focuses on adult education and management in lifelong learning. It combines educational and pedagogical study with an international orientation and can be studied full-time or part-time.

Minimum GPA

At least 2.2 on the German grading scale.

English requirements

Applicants must prove English at minimum CEFR B2. The official page lists TOEFL iBT 72, IELTS 6.0, Cambridge First Certificate in English, or a previous degree taught in English with MOI proof.

German requirements

German language skills are not mandatory, but we strongly recommend them for career perspectives and living in Germany.

Accepted bachelor fields

Applicants need a bachelor's degree with 180 ECTS or an equivalent qualification, an average grade of at least 2.2 on the German scale, and at least 40 ECTS in educational and pedagogical areas, with at least 5 ECTS in at least two of the listed micro-, meso-, and macro-level areas of education and pedagogy.

APS Certificate

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

180.00 EUR per semester from Summer Semester 2026 onward.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 180.00 EUR per semester from Summer Semester 2026 onward.

The official university news page describes strong demand for graduates in specialist academies, adult education centres, personnel development, continuing professional training, and religious adult education centres.

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