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Hochschule für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg
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Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Hochschule für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg Heidelberg · Baden-Württemberg

About the Program

The Master of Education program for teaching at high schools (Lehramt an Gymnasien) enables students to further their academic knowledge in Jewish religion, history, and culture from antiquity to contemporary movements and life worlds. At the same time, students develop didactic and pedagogical skills through independent modules and a school internship to prepare for teaching service. The program consists of Jewish Religious Studies with its subject didactics, a second academic discipline with its didactics, educational sciences, a master's thesis, and a school internship semester. It prepares students to teach Jewish religious education at high schools and is primarily intended for students who, upon obtaining their state examination, can teach religious education with the approval of the state associations of Jewish communities according to Basic Law Article 7, Paragraph 3. The M.Ed. in Jewish Religious Studies prepares for teaching activities in secondary levels I and II. The program requires 120 credit points, including 18 LP each for the two academic subjects, 13 LP each for subject didactics, 27 LP for educational sciences, 16 LP for the school internship semester, and 15 LP for the master's thesis.
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The Master of Education program for teaching at high schools (Lehramt an Gymnasien) enables students to further their academic knowledge in Jewish religion, history, and culture from antiquity to contemporary movements and life worlds. At the same time, students develop didactic and pedagogical skills through independent modules and a school internship to prepare for teaching service. The program consists of Jewish Religious Studies with its subject didactics, a second academic discipline with its didactics, educational sciences, a master's thesis, and a school internship semester. It prepares students to teach Jewish religious education at high schools and is primarily intended for students who, upon obtaining their state examination, can teach religious education with the approval of the state associations of Jewish communities according to Basic Law Article 7, Paragraph 3. The M.Ed. in Jewish Religious Studies prepares for teaching activities in secondary levels I and II. The program requires 120 credit points, including 18 LP each for the two academic subjects, 13 LP each for subject didactics, 27 LP for educational sciences, 16 LP for the school internship semester, and 15 LP for the master's thesis.

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How do I apply to Education at Hochschule für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg?

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 Education at Hochschule für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg

Is Education at Hochschule für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg taught in German or English? ▼

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

How much does the Education 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 Education at Hochschule für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), 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 Education? ▼

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 für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg — 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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