German as a Foreign Language/German as a Second Language full time
- Degree
- Master of Arts
- Master
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Mainz
- Deadlines
- September 2027 (Germans and inhabitants)
- September 2027 (EU)
- September 2027 (Non-EU)
- Please enquire
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
German as a Foreign Language
Target group
The aim of the Master's degree is to integrate empirical, theoretical and practical didactic aspects so closely that students are excellently prepared for future employment, using both academic essays and targeted language training. The course is cross-cultural and interdisciplinary and aims to educate students on the various tasks involved in teaching foreign languages in the field of Adult Education (as foreign language teachers, further education etc.) as well as on culture in Germany and internationally. Besides acquiring the relevant specialist knowledge, this includes the ability to conduct independent empirical investigations and develop practice-oriented tasks. Last but not least, students will acquire sound intercultural skills.
Annotation
If the degree was obtained abroad: officially authenticated copy of a certificate of recognition (responsible: Student Service - Admission International).
Admission requirements
Evidence of linguistic proficiency (basics) amounting to 4 semester periods per week or at least 6 credit points and evidence of graded achievements (if not already confirmed as part of the course).
Sufficient proficiency in English (corresponding to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference). In addition, basic knowledge is expected in at least one other language (corresponding to level B1 of the CERF).
Aptitude interview of generally 15 minutes, at least 10 minutes.
Lecture period
- Summer semester 2027: 12.04.2027 - 10.07.2027 (Universitywide lecture period)
- Winter semester 2027/2028: 18.10.2027 - 12.02.2028
End of lectures in Medicine and Dentistry: 06.02.2027
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2027/2028)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.04.2027 - 01.09.2027
Application deadline for degree courses subject to an aptitude test is 15.05 of the respective year. Please also note the even earlier registration deadlines for the aptitude test in the respective subjects.
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.04.2027 - 01.09.2027
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.04.2027 - 01.09.2027
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.04.2027 - 01.09.2027
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German