Germanfull time

Degree
State examination for teaching at Hauptschule and Realschule levels
State Examination
Standard period of study (amount)
7 semesters
Location
Kassel
Deadlines
September 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
July 2026 (EU)
July 2026 (Non-EU)
Please enquire

Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

German (Teaching Degree)

Annotation

The subject German can be studied in any teaching qualification course. For the Teaching Qualification for Primary Schools, German is a required subject. General objectives of the degree course The degree course in German is focused on German language and literature from its beginnings to the present day. It deals with media forms and with current developments in the field of cultural studies. The didactics of the German language and literature are of particular importance. Tips for a degree course in German Lectures and seminars in German are held almost exclusively at Holländischer Platz (HoPla). The area library 2 is also located there. The Institute of German Studies belongs to Department 02 (Humanities and Cultural Studies). On the homepage of the institute you can find out about various topics and areas of responsibility. A detailed description of the course can be found in the current examination regulations.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

General or relevant subject-restricted higher education entrance qualification certificate or vocational qualification

Lecture period

  • 13.10.2025 - 13.02.2026
  • 13.04.2026 - 17.07.2026

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2025/2026)

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.03.2026 - 15.07.2026

    Please note the current (possibly shortened/extended) deadlines on the respective study programme page of the University of Kassel.

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

    01.03.2026 - 15.07.2026

    Please note the current (possibly shortened/extended) deadlines on the respective study programme page of the University of Kassel.

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.06.2026 - 01.09.2026

    Please note the current (possibly shortened/extended) deadlines on the respective study programme page of the University of Kassel. Deadline for Biology (Bachelor of Science), Biology (Teaching Qualification for Grammar Schools) and Business Education (Bachelor of Education): 15.07.2024

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    01.06.2026 - 01.09.2026

    Please note the current (possibly shortened/extended) deadlines on the respective study programme page of the University of Kassel. Deadline for Biology (Bachelor of Science), Biology (Teaching Qualification for Grammar Schools) and Business Education (Bachelor of Education): 15.07.2023

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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