Program Overview

Introduction to the Program

The RWTH Aachen University, in cooperation with the Bergische Universität Wuppertal, offers a new, practice-oriented Bachelor's program in Elementary School Teaching. This program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in educational science and two teaching subjects, as well as practical experience in schools.

Program Structure

The Bachelor's program in Elementary School Teaching is a six-semester program with 180 credit points. The program consists of four subject areas:

• Language Education
• Mathematics Education
• Science and Technology Education
• Educational Science

In addition to these subject areas, students will also complete a Bachelor's thesis and participate in practical training in schools.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, applicants must have a valid higher education entrance qualification, such as a high school diploma or a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification. Applicants must also demonstrate proficiency in German at the C1 level or DSH-II.

Tuition Fees

Students at RWTH Aachen University pay a semester fee of currently €304.47 (as of summer semester 2025). Financial support is available through the RWTH Education Fund, which provides a monthly stipend of €300 to selected students.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program can pursue a career as elementary school teachers or work in other fields, such as education, research, or social services. The program also provides a solid foundation for further studies, such as a Master's degree or a Ph.D.

Research Areas

The program focuses on educational science, language education, mathematics education, science and technology education, and practical training in schools. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the subjects and practical experience in teaching.

Program Details

• Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)
• Credit Points: 180
• Language: German
• Tuition Fees: €304.47 per semester (as of summer semester 2025)
• Financial Support: Available through the RWTH Education Fund
• Career Prospects: Elementary school teacher, education, research, social services
• Research Areas: Educational science, language education, mathematics education, science and technology education, practical training in schools

FAQs

What is the Elementary School Teaching program at RWTH Aachen University?

The Elementary School Teaching program at RWTH Aachen University is a new, practice-oriented Bachelor's program that provides students with a solid foundation in educational science and two teaching subjects, as well as practical experience in schools.

How long does the program take to complete?

The program takes 6 semesters (3 years) to complete.

What are the admission requirements for the program?

Applicants must have a valid higher education entrance qualification, such as a high school diploma or a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification, and demonstrate proficiency in German at the C1 level or DSH-II.

What are the tuition fees for the program?

Students pay a semester fee of currently €304.47 (as of summer semester 2025).

What kind of financial support is available for students?

Financial support is available through the RWTH Education Fund, which provides a monthly stipend of €300 to selected students.

What are the career prospects for graduates of the program?

Graduates can pursue a career as elementary school teachers or work in other fields, such as education, research, or social services.

What are the research areas of the program?

The program focuses on educational science, language education, mathematics education, science and technology education, and practical training in schools.