Adult Education/Continuing Educationfull time

Degree
Master of Science
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Tübingen
Deadlines
September 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
July 2026 (EU)
July 2026 (Non-EU)
Please enquire

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

Adult Education

Target group

In terms of content and methodology, the degree course focuses on adult education/continuing education as a field of research and application context. It prepares students for responsible managerial, development and advisory roles in practice and at the same time lays the foundation for an academic career. The degree course focuses on the mutual complementarity of research and development skills, which enable students to question practical realities and to initiate and oversee strategic developments in practice. Thematically, the focus is on the educational approaches to teaching and counselling, the design of courses and learning environments, continuing education management and organisational development in the various fields of adult education/continuing education.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

An academic degree from a BA degree programme degree in Educational Science or a related subject. The selection committee decides which degree course is considered a related subject after the application deadline. The first degree course must be completed with the grade 2.5 or better.

Lecture period

  • 13.04.2026 - 25.07.2026
  • 12.10.2026 - 06.02.2027

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.04.2026 - 15.09.2026 (Universitywide deadline)

    Please note different application deadlines for Master’s degree courses. You can find an overview here: https://uni-tuebingen.de/de/111543 Lottery selection from 01.09.2022 up to and including 20.09.2022

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.04.2026 - 15.07.2026 (Universitywide deadline)

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.04.2026 - 30.09.2026 (Universitywide deadline)

    No changes despite CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC!

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.06.2026 - 15.07.2026 (Universitywide deadline)

    Please note deviating deadlines for Master’s courses!

Tuition fees

All information about tuition fees for international students (EUR 1,500 per semester) and for a second degree course (EUR 650 per semester) can be found on our website.

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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