Master's Programme in German as a Foreign Language / German as a Second Language

University of HeidelbergUniversity of Heidelberg

Overview

Degree
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Duration
2 years
Semester fee
€161 / semester
Tuition fees
€NaN / year
Language
Intake
October, April
Study mode
On-site
Level
Master

Public universities in Baden-Württemberg charge non-EU students approx. €3,000 / year in tuition fees.

About this course

["In the German as a Foreign Language profile, the focus is on questions of language acquisition and language teaching for adult learners. The emphasis of this profile is on the teaching of German language and culture in various teaching and learning contexts in Germany and abroad. In this area, the programme instructs students to plan and observe classroom activities in a scientifically reflected manner.", "In the German as a Second Language profile, the discussion is primarily conducted with a view to multilingual children within the German education system (language programmes and language proficiency assessments in the elementary and primary sector)."]

Admission & deadlines

October

All applicants

30 September for the winter semester 31 March for the summer semester

Subjects

About the University

Students32K (2026)
TypeUniversity
ControlPublic

University Ranking

Humboldt
6(6 in Germany)
QS
80(3 in Germany)
Shanghai
51(3 in Germany)
THE
49(3 in Germany)

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