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66 Best Master's Education Programs in Germany

Across Germany, 33 universities offer 66 Master's Education programs — most run 1–2 years. The list starts with courses at Heidelberg University, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie and RWTH Aachen University.

49Master's Degree
PH Pädagogische Hochschule Ludwigsburg logo
#139 in Germany Germany

Bildung und Erziehung im Kindesalter

Pädagogische Hochschule Ludwigsburg — Der Masterstudiengang Bildung und Erziehung im Kindesalter an der Pädagogischen Hochschule Ludwigsburg bietet eine umfassende Weiterbildung für Fachkräfte, die in der frü...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
50Master's Degree
PH Pädagogische Hochschule Ludwigsburg logo
#139 in Germany Germany

Erwachsenenbildung/ Weiterbildung

Pädagogische Hochschule Ludwigsburg — The Master's Degree in Erwachsenenbildung/Weiterbildung at Pädagogische Hochschule Ludwigsburg offers a comprehensive study program that is focused on adult education and...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
52Master's Degree
PH Pädagogische Hochschule Schwäbisch Gmünd logo
#165 in Germany Germany

Education, Migration, and Diversity

Pädagogische Hochschule Schwäbisch Gmünd — The Master's degree in Education, Migration, and Diversity at Pädagogische Hochschule Schwäbisch Gmünd is a multifaceted program designed to equip students with the knowl...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
WiSeIntake
Education
53Master's Degree
PH Pädagogische Hochschule Schwäbisch Gmünd logo
#165 in Germany Germany

Kindheits- und Sozialpädagogik

Pädagogische Hochschule Schwäbisch Gmünd — The Master's program in Kindheits- und Sozialpädagogik at Pädagogische Hochschule Schwäbisch Gmünd focuses on the development of practical and theoretical knowledge appli...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
WiSe & SoSeIntake
Education
54Master's Degree
PH Pädagogische Hochschule Schwäbisch Gmünd logo
#165 in Germany Germany

Lehramt Grundschule

Pädagogische Hochschule Schwäbisch Gmünd — The Master's program in Lehramt Grundschule at Pädagogische Hochschule Schwäbisch Gmünd is designed for individuals aspiring to become primary school teachers. This compr...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
WiSe & SoSeIntake
Education
55Master's Degree
PH Pädagogische Hochschule Schwäbisch Gmünd logo
#165 in Germany Germany

Lehramt Sekundarstufe I

Pädagogische Hochschule Schwäbisch Gmünd — The Master of Education in Lehramt Sekundarstufe I at Pädagogische Hochschule Schwäbisch Gmünd is designed for individuals aspiring to teach students in secondary schools...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
WiSe & SoSeIntake
Education
56Master's Degree
OT Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden logo
#169 in Germany Germany

Educational Technology

Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden — Course OverviewThe Master's degree in Educational Technology at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge an...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
57Master's Degree
PH Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten logo
#170 in Germany Germany

Early Childhood Studies

Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten — The Master's degree in Early Childhood Studies at Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of early childhood d...

Master's DegreeLevel
4 SemesterDuration
Full TimeMode
Immer zum Wintersemester (01.10.)Intake
Education
58Master's Degree
PH Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten logo
#170 in Germany Germany

Educational Science

Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten — The Master's Degree in Educational Science at Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten is designed to deepen your understanding of educational theories, practices, and policies...

Master's DegreeLevel
3 SemesterDuration
Full TimeMode
Immer zum Wintersemester (01.10.)Intake
Education
59Master's Degree
PH Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten logo
#170 in Germany Germany

Höheres Lehramt an beruflichen Schulen für Fahrzeug- und Fertigungstechnik

Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten — The Master's program in Höheres Lehramt an beruflichen Schulen für Fahrzeug- und Fertigungstechnik is designed for individuals aspiring to teach in technical schools, foc...

Master's DegreeLevel
3 SemesterDuration
Full TimeMode
Zum Wintersemester (01.10.) und zum Sommersemester (01.04.)Intake
Education
61Master's Degree
PH Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten logo
#170 in Germany Germany

Höheres Lehramt an beruflichen Schulen für Informatik/ Elektrotechnik

Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten — The Master’s program in Höheres Lehramt an beruflichen Schulen für Informatik/ Elektrotechnik is designed for students aspiring to become educators in vocational schools...

Master's DegreeLevel
3 SemesterDuration
Full TimeMode
Zum Wintersemester (01.10.) und zum Sommersemester (01.04.)Intake
Education
62Master's Degree
PH Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten logo
#170 in Germany Germany

Lehramt Sekundarstufe I (M.Ed.)

Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten — The Lehramt Sekundarstufe I (M.Ed.) program at Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare future educators for teaching in s...

Master's DegreeLevel
4 SemesterDuration
Full TimeMode
Zum Wintersemester (01.10.) und zum Sommersemester (01.04.)Intake
Education
63Master's Degree
PH Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten logo
#170 in Germany Germany

Lehramt an Grundschulen (M.Ed.)

Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten — The Master's program in Lehramt an Grundschulen (Teaching at Primary Schools) at Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten is designed to equip future educators with the necessa...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 Semester + 2 Semester Anrechnung von VorbereitungsdienstDuration
Full TimeMode
Zum Wintersemester (01.10.) und zum Sommersemester (01.04.)Intake
Education
64Master's Degree
PH Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten logo
#170 in Germany Germany

Schulentwicklung

Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten — The Master's program in Schulentwicklung at Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and practical skills necessary f...

Master's DegreeLevel
4 SemesterDuration
Full TimeMode
Alle zwei Jahre (2026, ...), immer zum Wintersemester 01.10.Intake
Education
65Master's Degree
KD Kunstakademie Düsseldorf. logo
#171 in Germany Germany

Lehramt Kunst

Kunstakademie Düsseldorf. — The Master's Degree in Lehramt Kunst at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf is designed for those who aspire to teach art in schools, integrating both hands-on artistic practice and...

Master's DegreeLevel
4 semestersDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education
66Master's Degree
ML Musikhochschule Lübeck logo
#193 in Germany Germany

Master of Education

Musikhochschule Lübeck — Overview of the Master of EducationThe Master of Education program at Musikhochschule Lübeck is designed for individuals who aspire to deepen their understanding of educa...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Education

Education at other levels

How these courses are ranked

7 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #80 (Heidelberg University) to #592 (Universität Bremen); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. Heidelberg University has the largest research record in this group, with 44,319,490 citations and an h-index of 1,646. 5 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 1–2 years and null. 95% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (47% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (44% of courses with a stated intake). Universität Erfurt offers the widest choice, with 10 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Germany for Master's Education?

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 Master's 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 a Master's Education course take in Germany?

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

When do Master's Education courses start in Germany?

Fall is the main intake — 47% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Master's Education courses in Germany?

Universität Erfurt, with 10, ahead of Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten (8).

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