M.A. Adult Education

University of Bamberg Bamberg

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    Tuition
  • Winter and summer
    Intake
  • German
    Language
  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 25 Mar
    Next deadline

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About the programme

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Fields of study

Education(Social Sciences & Humanities)

How to apply

ChannelDirect to university
Modeonline
APSRequired for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Adult Education at University of Bamberg

German language

German for application
B2
German for enrollment
B2
Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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Yes

Yes

A pre-study internship of at least 6 weeks (240 hours) in adult or continuing education, or equivalent work. You need a report of at least 10 pages. You can hand in the proof until the end of the second semester. The internship should not be older than three years.

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Not required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Not required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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No

Yes

No

No

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

To be able to study the Master's program in Adult Education/Continuing Education, you should meet both formal and personal requirements.

Formal requirements

1. A six-semester university degree (or equivalent) completed with a minimum grade of 2.5. Important: The degree must include at least 150 ECTS credits in non-educational science areas.

2. A successful application (opens in a new tab) .

3. A pre-study internship of _at least _6 weeks (opens in a new tab) or equivalent professional experience totaling 240 hours. The internship must be documented in a term paper (internship report of at least 10 pages).

4. Competencies in empirical research methods.

It is possible to begin the program before completing the qualifying degree. However, the certificate for the qualifying degree must be submitted by the end of the first semester at the latest . The pre-study internship must be completed by the end of the second semester at the latest . Proof of competence in empirical research methods must also be submitted by the end of the second semester at the latest .

Personal requirements

  • Willingness and ability to undertake a high reading and writing workload (excellent text comprehension, excellent written expression skills)
  • Willingness and ability to engage with and deepen technical language
  • Knowledge of economic, educational and labor market policy contexts
  • Ability to self-organize (with attention control and concentration, critical thinking and problem-solving skills)
  • Very high ability to abstract and reflect (for example, on one's own and society's image of adults, educational processes and social milieus)
  • Advanced mathematical and scientific skills for research methods and statistics and the willingness to significantly deepen these
  • Willingness to read English texts (English at level B2 is an advantage)

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Adult Education

Programme-specific documents

Upload everything in the University of Bamberg online application portal. Nothing is sent by post.

Tabular CV

School leaving certificate and list of individual grades (university entrance qualification), with German or English translation

University entrance examination (only for some countries) or other proof of university admission, with German or English translation

University certificates and list of individual grades, with German or English translation

Proof of German at level B2

Proof of name change (for example after marriage), if it applies

Passport or identity card

Proof of scholarship, if you have one

Power of attorney, only if someone applies for you

Digitally signed APS certificate (for degrees from India, China, Mongolia and Vietnam). Upload the original file from the embassy without changing it.

Receipt for the 60 EUR application fee (non-EU applicants)

The pre-study internship proof and report can be handed in later, by the end of the second semester.

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Adult Education at University of Bamberg

Application quick facts

Apply via

Direct to university

Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

60 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

Dr. Stephanie Welser

Room M3/00.03

Professorship for Adult Education and Continuing Education

Markusplatz 3

96047 Bamberg

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

123.22 EUR

per semester

Application fee

60 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,150 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

No tuition fees. Semester contribution: EUR 123.22 per semester, paid by every student and including a semester ticket for public transport. Application fee: EUR 60 per application semester for applicants without EU/EEA citizenship (since winter semester 2026/27); if you apply for several programmes in the same semester you pay it only once. EU/EEA citizens and applicants with a German Abitur or a German bachelor's degree do not pay it.

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