MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME Starting in an Advanced Academic Semester
The nature of the application and admission process for entry to an advanced academic semester in a Master’s degree programme will depend on the chosen subject and the respective prerequisites of the applicants.
The application is made online via the heiCO portal of Heidelberg University - regardless of nationality and intended degree programme. There are currently still a few exceptions to this rule.
Please find out whether your desired degree programme at Heidelberg University has an admission restriction in the higher semester.
MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES
A Master’s degree programme is an additional academic course which is generally undertaken following the successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree programme. Other undergraduate courses however, can also prepare students to begin a Master’s-level programme. A Master’s degree programme generally consists in four academic semesters. In some cases, courses may run for a total of two or three semesters. Graduates of a Master’s degree programme will usually receive a Master of Science (M.Sc) or a Master of Arts (M.A).
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Master’s degree programmes with admission restrictions beyond the first academic semester
All Master’s degree programmes at Heidelberg University are access-restricted. Some Master’s degree programmes are also subject to admission restrictions for entry to advanced academic semesters.
Master of Education
There are two opportunities each year to submit an application for the Master of Education (M.Ed) to teach in German secondary schools (Gymnasium level).
Applications for the Master of Education for those wishing to teach in vocational schools with a specialisation in Gerontology, Health and Care are subject to specific requirements.
Becoming a teacher (Master’s phase)
The degree programme for the Master of Education (M. Ed.) is run by Heidelberg University in collaboration with the Heidelberg University of Education (Pädagogische Hochschule Heidelberg) as a joint venture within the Heidelberg School of Education (HSE).
