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Hochschule Düsseldorf
Bachelor German Social Sciences

Early Childhood Education and Family Studies

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Hochschule Düsseldorf Düsseldorf · North Rhine-Westphalia

About the Program

The bachelor's programme Early Childhood Education and Family Studies focuses on two topics: institutional education and care for children aged 0–14 as well as family education. The combination of these topics provides the educational and methodological background to enable students to support families in their parenting skills and conceptualise services for children as well as parents. The program emphasizes both subject-specific knowledge and core competences with a strong practice- and project-orientation. It links theory and practice, especially in observation and research assignments within seminars and in a supervised internship semester. Students learn scientific theories and methods to systematically observe and document matters, develop relationships with children and their attachment figures, analyse social environments, organise and manage institutions for childhood and family education, and actively shape educational processes. The study programme meets the legal requirements of the law on the approval of social professions in Germany of 2015 (SobAG).
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The bachelor's programme Early Childhood Education and Family Studies focuses on two topics: institutional education and care for children aged 0–14 as well as family education. The combination of these topics provides the educational and methodological background to enable students to support families in their parenting skills and conceptualise services for children as well as parents. The program emphasizes both subject-specific knowledge and core competences with a strong practice- and project-orientation. It links theory and practice, especially in observation and research assignments within seminars and in a supervised internship semester. Students learn scientific theories and methods to systematically observe and document matters, develop relationships with children and their attachment figures, analyse social environments, organise and manage institutions for childhood and family education, and actively shape educational processes. The study programme meets the legal requirements of the law on the approval of social professions in Germany of 2015 (SobAG).

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Early Childhood Education

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How do I apply to Early Childhood Education and Family Studies at Hochschule Düsseldorf?

Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Early Childhood Education and Family Studies at Hochschule Düsseldorf

Is Early Childhood Education and Family Studies at Hochschule Düsseldorf taught in German or English? ▼

This Bachelor programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Early Childhood Education and Family Studies programme cost? ▼

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Early Childhood Education and Family Studies at Hochschule Düsseldorf? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Early Childhood Education and Family Studies? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Hochschule Düsseldorf — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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