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154 Best Education Programs in Germany

There are 154 Education programs in Germany, spread across 60 universities; the most common length is 4 years. The list starts with courses at Heidelberg University, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie and RWTH Aachen University.

25Master's Degree
KI Karlsruher Institut für Technologie logo
QS World #98 #9 in Germany Germany

Chemie Lehramt Erweiterungsfach

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie — The Master’s degree in Chemie Lehramt Erweiterungsfach at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is designed for students aiming to enhance their qualifications in chemist...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
30. September, 31. MärzIntake
Education
28Bachelor's Degree
HB Humboldt University of Berlin logo
QS World #130 #12 in Germany Berlin, Germany

Lehramt Altgriechisch

Humboldt University of Berlin — The Lehramt Altgriechisch program at Humboldt Universität Berlin offers a comprehensive education in Ancient Greek language, literature, and culture, forming a crucial fo...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
29Master's Degree
UH Universität Hamburg logo
QS World #193 #14 in Germany Germany

Erziehungs- und Bildungswissenschaft

Universität Hamburg — The Master's Degree in Erziehungs- und Bildungswissenschaft at Universität Hamburg delves into the multifaceted field of educational sciences, focusing on theories, pract...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
WSIntake
Education
30Bachelor's Degree
UK Universität Köln logo
QS World #272 #22 in Germany Germany

Bildungswissenschaften

Universität Köln — Overview of BildungswissenschaftenThe Bachelor's Degree in Bildungswissenschaften at Universität Köln delves into the intricacies of educational science, focusing on the...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Wintersemester, SommersemesterIntake
Education
31Bachelor's Degree
UM Universität Mannheim logo
QS World #416 #27 in Germany Germany

Lehr­amt Gymnasium: Bildende Kunst

Universität Mannheim — The Bachelor’s Degree in Lehr­amt Gymnasium: Bildende Kunst at Universität Mannheim offers an immersive educational experience for aspiring art educators. This program co...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
32Master's Degree
UM Universität Mannheim logo
QS World #416 #27 in Germany Germany

Master in Education Lehr­amt Gymnasium

Universität Mannheim — The Master in Education Lehr­amt Gymnasium at Universität Mannheim offers a comprehensive program designed to prepare future educators for teaching at the Gymnasium level...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
35Master's Degree
UH Universität Hannover logo
QS World #433 #28 in Germany Germany

Bildungswissenschaften

Universität Hannover — The Master’s program in Bildungswissenschaften at Universität Hannover offers an in-depth exploration of educational science, combining theoretical knowledge with practic...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
WintersemesterIntake
Education
42Master's Degree
UB Universität Bremen logo
QS World #592 #37 in Germany Germany

Master of Education

Universität Bremen — The Master of Education program at Universität Bremen is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in educational theory, practice, and research. This...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
43Master's Degree
JW Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main logo
#39 in Germany Germany

Art-Media-Cultural Education

Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main — The Master's degree in Art-Media-Cultural Education at Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main offers a comprehensive exploration of the interplay between ar...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Winter and summer semesterIntake
Education

Education at other levels

How these courses are ranked

9 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #80 (Heidelberg University) to #592 (Universität Bremen); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Heidelberg University is cited most (44,319,490 citations). 10 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

By level: 77 bachelor's, 66 master's, 3 professional and 1 foundation. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 97% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (60% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (57% of courses with a stated intake). Universität Erfurt offers the widest choice, with 16 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Education in Germany?

Heidelberg University (QS World #80), Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (QS World #98) and RWTH Aachen University (QS World #105) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Education in Germany?

Of those with published fees, RWTH Aachen University is the least expensive at about USD 600 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does an Education course take in Germany?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Education courses start in Germany?

Fall is the main intake — 60% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Education courses in Germany?

Universität Erfurt, with 16, ahead of Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten (15).

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