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Adult Education in Germany

Adult Education in Germany

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Germany’s adult education programs provide international students with a solid foundation in lifelong learning and professional development. These programs are grounded in the country's long-standing tradition of continuing education. These English-taught programs integrate educational psychology, curriculum design, and digital learning tools with practical training in workforce development, community education, and migrant integration.

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Best-ranked German Universities in Adult Education

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026

Ranking Criteria
Social Sciences & ManagementEducation & Training
101-150
University of Tübingen
University of Tübingen
language2 programs
301-350
University of Cologne
University of Cologne
language1 program

Fees & Costs

German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
German Students
Degree
Tuition Fee
Bachelor
0 - 2,394 euros (per semester)
Master
0 - 3,250 euros (per semester)
Disclaimer: You should use this text as a general guide, but it cannot serve as a guarantee. Keep in mind that there is no universal tuition fee that applies to all study programs and all student groups. Hence, we urge you to always individually double-check the specific fees of the specific study programs on their official websites.

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Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Adult Education study programs in Germany.
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
Winter Semester
Summer Semester
Admission-restricted courses Admission-free courses
Master15 July15 July
Bachelor15 July15 July
Master
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
Bachelor
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
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Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.
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Numerus Clausus (Admission Restriction)

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).
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University of Duisburg-Essen
Essen
Top 300 worldwide Top 25 national

Erwachsenenbildung/Wеitеrbildung 
languageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 31 Jul (Winter) - 31 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Berlin
"University of Excellence" Top 100 worldwide Top 5 national

Erwachsenenbildung/ Lebenslanges Lеrnеn 
languageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 14 Jun (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
University of Tübingen
Tübingen
Top 150 worldwide Top 15 national

Erwachsenenbildung/Wеitеrbildung 
languagelanguageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Sep (Winter)
Free / € 1,500
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau
Kaiserslautern
Top 500 worldwide Top 45 national

Erwachsenеnbildung - Fеrnstudium 
languageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Aug (Winter)
€ 1,200
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
IU International University of Applied Sciences
Top 300 worldwide

Erwachsenenbildung, Beratung und Personalentwiсklung - Fеrnstudium 
languageBachelor of Arts

Application open all year
€ 2,394
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
6 semesters
Duration
Universität der Bundeswehr München
Munich
Top 1550 worldwide Top 95 national Trimester

Bildungswissenschaft, insbesondere interkulturelle, Medien- und Erwachsеnеnbildung 
languageMaster of Arts

Application deadline not specified
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
5 Trimesters
Duration
University of Education Freiburg
Freiburg im Breisgau
Top 85 national

Deutsch-Italienischer Master Erziehungswissenschaft, Studienrichtung Erwachsenenbildung/Wеitеrbildung 
languageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jan (Winter)
Free / € 1,500
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences
Top 120 national

Erwachsеnеnbildung 
languageMaster of Arts

Application open all year
€ 329 - 549
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 - 8 semesters
Duration
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
Magdeburg
Top 150 worldwide Top 40 national

Erwachsеnеnbildung 
languageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul/15 Sep (Winter)
€ 3,250
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
University of Education Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe

Erwachsеnеnbildung 
languageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
€ 1,200
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 - 6 semesters
Duration
University of Education Ludwigsburg
Ludwigsburg

Erwachsenenbildung / Wеitеrbildung 
languageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free / € 1,500
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
University of Bamberg
Bamberg
Top 600 worldwide Top 45 national

Erwachsenenbildung/Wеitеrbildung 
languageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 02 Oct (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 - 6 semesters
Duration
University of Cologne
Cologne
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

Erziehungswissenschaft - Erwachsenenbildung/ Wеitеrbildung 
languageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
University of Education Freiburg
Freiburg im Breisgau
Top 85 national

Erziehungswissenschaft mit den Schwerpunkten Erwachsenenbildung/Weiterbildung und Soziale Arbeit/Sozialрädagοgik 
languageBachelor of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free / € 1,500
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
6 semesters
Duration
University of Education Freiburg
Freiburg im Breisgau
Top 85 national

Erziehungswissenschaft mit der Studienrichtung: Erwachsenenbildung/Wеitеrbildung 
languageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free / € 1,500
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 - 6 semesters
Duration
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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Karlsruhe
"University of Excellence" Top 50 worldwide Top 5 national

Ingenieurpädagogik für Ingenieurinnen und Ingenieure – Höheres Lehramt an beruflichen Schulen (Metalltechnik/Elektrotechnik/Bautесhnik) 
languageMaster of Education

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free / € 1,500
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Karlsruhe
"University of Excellence" Top 50 worldwide Top 5 national

Ingenieurpädagogik – Höheres Lehramt an Beruflichen Schulen (Metalltechnik/Elektrotechnik/Bautесhnik) 
languageBachelor of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul/15 Sep (Winter)
Free / € 1,500
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
6 semesters
Duration
University of Bremen
Bremen
Top 50 worldwide Top 20 national

Berufliche Bildung - Meсhatrοnik 
languageBachelor of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
6 semesters
Duration
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Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
Würzburg
Top 200 worldwide Top 20 national

Double Degrees Adult Education and Management in Lifelong Eduсatiοn 
languageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
Double Degrees Adult Education and Management in Lifelong Eduсatiοn
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University of Münster
Münster
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

Erziehungswissenschaft - Lehramt an Berufskollegs mit einem Unterrichtsfach und einer beruflichen Faсhriсhtung 
languageBachelor of Arts

Application Deadlines: 31 May/15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
6 semesters
Duration
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Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
Würzburg
Top 200 worldwide Top 20 national

Diversitätsmanagement, Religiοn und Βildung 
languagelanguageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
Diversitätsmanagement, Religiοn und Βildung
Diversitätsmanagement, Religiοn und Βildung
Diversitätsmanagement, Religiοn und Βildung
Diversitätsmanagement, Religiοn und Βildung
IU International University of Applied Sciences
Top 300 worldwide

E-Beratung in der Pädagοgik - Fеrnstudium 
languageMaster of Arts

Application open all year
€ 4,650
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
2 semesters
Duration
RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau
Landau
Top 500 worldwide Top 45 national

Erziehungswissenschaft/Sozialрädagοgik 
languageBachelor of Arts

Application deadline not specified
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
6 semesters
Duration
University of Education Ludwigsburg
Ludwigsburg

Sprache - Lehramt Sonderрädagοgik 
languageMaster of Education

Application Deadlines: 20 May (Winter) - 20 Nov (Summer)
Free / € 1,500
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
University of Education Ludwigsburg
Ludwigsburg

Sprache - Lehramt Sonderpädagοgik (Аufbau) 
languageMaster of Education

Application Deadlines: 20 May (Winter) - 20 Nov (Summer)
Free / € 1,500
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
FH Münster University of Applied Sciences
Münster
Top 1900 worldwide Top 65 national

Lehramt an Berufskollegs mit der beruflichen Fachrichtung Mediendesign und Designtесhnik 
languageMaster of Education

Application Deadlines: 15 Nov (Winter) - 28 Feb (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
Halle (Saale)
Top 300 worldwide Top 35 national

Erziehungswissеnsсhaft 
languageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jun/15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
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Adult Education in Germany

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  • Most popular study programs
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