Program Overview

University of Hamburg Faculty of Education

The Faculty of Education at the University of Hamburg offers a range of programs for students interested in pursuing a career in education. The faculty is committed to providing high-quality education and research opportunities for its students.

Studies

The Faculty of Education offers several degree programs, including:

• Degree programs in education
• Teacher training degree programs
• Doctoral studies

Degree Programs in Education

The faculty offers a range of degree programs in education, including bachelor's and master's degrees. These programs are designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of education, including coursework in educational theory, research methods, and practical teaching skills.

Teacher Training Degree Programs

The faculty also offers teacher training degree programs, which are designed to prepare students for a career in teaching. These programs include coursework in educational theory, teaching methods, and practical teaching experience.

Doctoral Studies

The faculty offers doctoral studies programs, which are designed to provide students with advanced research training and qualifications. These programs are available in a range of areas, including educational science and human movement science.

Doctoral Studies

The doctoral studies program at the Faculty of Education is designed to provide students with advanced research training and qualifications. The program is available in a range of areas, including educational science and human movement science.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the doctoral studies program, students must meet certain requirements, including:

• A degree from a foreign university in a subject relevant to the planned doctoral project
• A converted final grade that meets the requirements of the faculty
• Proof of language skills in German or English
• A comparable scope of degree program, covering 300 ECTS credits

Doctoral Procedure

The doctoral procedure at the Faculty of Education involves several steps, including:

• Registration for the doctoral procedure
• Submission of a dissertation proposal
• Completion of a dissertation
• Defense of the dissertation

Cumulative Dissertation

The faculty also offers the option of a cumulative dissertation, which is a body of work consisting of several individual pieces of published and/or unpublished work that is equivalent in its entirety to a traditional dissertation.

Fast-Track Route

The faculty offers a fast-track route for students who have completed a bachelor's degree with a top grade. This route allows students to pursue a doctoral degree without first completing a master's degree.

Graduate School

The faculty has a graduate school that provides support and resources for doctoral students, including research training, academic guidance, and career development opportunities.

Mailing List for Doctoral Students

The faculty has a mailing list that is used to share information with doctoral students, including news, events, and opportunities.

Requirements for Admission to Doctoral Studies with a Foreign Degree

To be admitted to the doctoral studies program with a foreign degree, students must meet certain requirements, including:

• A degree from a foreign university in a subject relevant to the planned doctoral project
• A converted final grade that meets the requirements of the faculty
• Proof of language skills in German or English
• A comparable scope of degree program, covering 300 ECTS credits

Research

The Faculty of Education is committed to providing high-quality research opportunities for its students. The faculty has a range of research areas, including:

• Educational science
• Human movement science
• Teacher education
• Educational psychology

Research Center LiDS

The faculty has a research center, LiDS, which is dedicated to research in educational science and human movement science.

Faculty Research Areas

The faculty has a range of research areas, including:

• Educational science
• Human movement science
• Teacher education
• Educational psychology

Thematic Areas

The faculty has a range of thematic areas, including:

• Education and society
• Education and psychology
• Education and technology

Knowledge Exchange

The faculty is committed to knowledge exchange and has a range of partnerships with other universities and organizations.

Research Topics

The faculty has a range of research topics, including:

• Education and society
• Education and psychology
• Education and technology

Research Funding

The faculty has a range of research funding opportunities, including grants and scholarships.

Graduate School

The faculty has a graduate school that provides support and resources for doctoral students, including research training, academic guidance, and career development opportunities.

International

The Faculty of Education has a range of international partnerships and opportunities, including:

• Incomings
• Buddy Program
• Faculty partnerships
• Projects
• Recognition

Incomings

The faculty has a range of incoming programs, including exchange programs and study abroad programs.

Buddy Program

The faculty has a buddy program that pairs international students with local students.

Faculty Partnerships

The faculty has a range of partnerships with other universities and organizations around the world.

Projects

The faculty has a range of projects, including research projects and teaching projects.

Recognition

The faculty has a range of recognition opportunities, including certification and accreditation.

Institutions

The Faculty of Education has a range of institutions, including:

• Department of General, Intercultural and International Comparative Education as well as Educational Psychology (EW1)
• Department of Primary and Secondary Education, Social Pedagogy as well as Special Needs Education (EW2)
• Department of Vocational Education and Life-Long Learning (EW3)
• Department of Languages and Aesthetic Disciplines Education (EW4)
• Department of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Natural Sciences Education (EW5)
• Academy of World Religions at Universität Hamburg
• DivER - Diversity in Education Research
• Graduate School
• Martha Muchow Library
• Academic office (StuP)

Department of General, Intercultural and International Comparative Education as well as Educational Psychology (EW1)

The Department of General, Intercultural and International Comparative Education as well as Educational Psychology (EW1) is one of the departments in the Faculty of Education.

Department of Primary and Secondary Education, Social Pedagogy as well as Special Needs Education (EW2)

The Department of Primary and Secondary Education, Social Pedagogy as well as Special Needs Education (EW2) is one of the departments in the Faculty of Education.

Department of Vocational Education and Life-Long Learning (EW3)

The Department of Vocational Education and Life-Long Learning (EW3) is one of the departments in the Faculty of Education.

Department of Languages and Aesthetic Disciplines Education (EW4)

The Department of Languages and Aesthetic Disciplines Education (EW4) is one of the departments in the Faculty of Education.

Department of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Natural Sciences Education (EW5)

The Department of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Natural Sciences Education (EW5) is one of the departments in the Faculty of Education.

Academy of World Religions at Universität Hamburg

The Academy of World Religions at Universität Hamburg is an institution that is affiliated with the Faculty of Education.

DivER - Diversity in Education Research

DivER - Diversity in Education Research is a research institution that is affiliated with the Faculty of Education.

Graduate School

The Graduate School is an institution that provides support and resources for doctoral students, including research training, academic guidance, and career development opportunities.

Martha Muchow Library

The Martha Muchow Library is a library that is affiliated with the Faculty of Education.

Academic Office (StuP)

The Academic Office (StuP) is an office that provides support and resources for students, including academic guidance and administrative support.

Services

The Faculty of Education has a range of services, including:

• Martha Muchow Library
• Education Media Center
• Digital Teaching
• Digital Research
• Center for Empirical Research Methods
• Resource Center (Elementary Education, English Language Education)
• InkluSoB (Inklusive Schule ohne Barrieren)
• Diagnostics Center

Martha Muchow Library

The Martha Muchow Library is a library that is affiliated with the Faculty of Education.

Education Media Center

The Education Media Center is a center that provides support and resources for students and faculty, including media equipment and technical support.

Digital Teaching

The Digital Teaching service provides support and resources for faculty, including training and technical support for digital teaching tools.

Digital Research

The Digital Research service provides support and resources for faculty, including training and technical support for digital research tools.

Center for Empirical Research Methods

The Center for Empirical Research Methods is a center that provides support and resources for faculty, including training and technical support for empirical research methods.

Resource Center (Elementary Education, English Language Education)

The Resource Center (Elementary Education, English Language Education) is a center that provides support and resources for students and faculty, including materials and equipment for elementary education and English language education.

InkluSoB (Inklusive Schule ohne Barrieren)

InkluSoB (Inklusive Schule ohne Barrieren) is a service that provides support and resources for students and faculty, including support for inclusive education.

Diagnostics Center

The Diagnostics Center is a center that provides support and resources for students and faculty, including diagnostic testing and assessment.