German as a Foreign Language – online (MA)

Didactics of the German language, literature, and cultural reflection in learning. Principles of teaching and learning languages, including methods and outcomes of recent research in teaching and learning German as a foreign language. Main disciplines: Description of the German language (pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, forms of interaction); description and application of teaching methods for German; cultural reflection in learning; empirical research methods regarding second language acquisition and learning. Students can specialise in evaluation, materials, and media in digitally supported learning environments or didactics of German as a second language.

Academic requirements

at least one year's experience in teaching German as a foreign language

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

German requirements

A very good command of the German language is necessary: TestDaF 4x4 or better or DSH 2

Accepted bachelor fields

German Studies, Linguistics, Education, Philology, Cultural Studies

APS Certificate

Yes

Tuition fee

3,750 EUR

Semester contribution

approx. 420 EUR (summer semester 2025) includes mandatory student union membership, free travel pass in Hesse and beyond, and access to subsidised accommodation and meals.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: 3,750 EUR Semester contribution: approx. 420 EUR (summer semester 2025) includes mandatory student union membership, free travel pass in Hesse and beyond, and access to subsidised accommodation and meals.

Graduates are qualified for teaching and leadership roles in German language education worldwide, as well as for specialist positions in curriculum development and educational management.

• 1

  MISU at LMU: Intensive German Language Spring Course (FSK)

  Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

  München · Certificate · German

• 2

  German as a Foreign and Second Language (Master DaFZ)

  University of Kassel

  Kassel · Master of Arts · German

• 3

  English Language and Content Course

  University of Freiburg

  Freiburg im Breisgau · Certificate · English

• 4

  International German Summer Course B2/C1 + Language Project Literature

  Bielefeld University

  Bielefeld · Certificate · German

• 5

  German Language and Culture in March, August and September

  University of Freiburg

  Freiburg im Breisgau · Certificate · German