First information about the dual study programme for secondary school teaching

Three days on campus, two days in the classroom

The dual study programme for secondary school teaching enables you to combine knowledge with practical experience and at the same time prepare intensively for your future work as a teacher. You have the opportunity to gain comprehensive insights both at the university and in school practice.

The combination of theoretical courses at the university and practice-oriented phases at schools will optimally prepare you for the demands of the teaching profession. The dual study programme focuses on familiarising prospective teachers with the latest pedagogical findings and effective teaching methods.

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Advantages of the dual study programme:
  • practical experience right from the start:
    You can apply what you learn at the University of Erfurt directly in the classroom.
  • salary during your studies:
    You will receive a salary throughout your dual study programme. Your gross salary is currently €1,400 per month for the Bachelor's degree programme and €1,600 per month for the Master's degree programme (guideline of the "Tarifgemeinschaft deutscher Länder"). The semester contribution will be paid for you.
  • secure job and good career prospects

Phases of the dual study programme for secondary school teaching:

The dual study programme for secondary school teaching is divided into four years of study for a Bachelor of Education and one year of study for a Master of Education. This is followed by the preparatory service.

Which subjects does the dual study programme for secondary school teaching prepare students for?

*Please note the aptitude test!
subject at the University of Erfurt teaching subject at secondary schools
English and American Studies English
German Studies German
Mathematics Mathematics
Technology Economics/Technology
Sport and Physical Education (from winter semester 25/26)* Sport

Admission requirements

What requirements do you need to fulfil to study the dual study programme for secondary school teaching? A valid university entrance qualification, usually the general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), is required for the undergraduate Bachelor's degree programme. Proof of a passed aptitude test is required for the subject of sport .

admission requirements for a Bachelor's programme
aptitude test for the Sport and Physical Education degree programme

Structure of the study programme

Bachelor's programme (six semesters)

In the dual Bachelor of Education for secondary schools programme, you have to study two dual Bachelor's subjects (first subject and second subject). You can choose from the following five subjects:

  • Mathematics
  • German
  • English
  • Economics/Technology
  • Sport (from winter semester 25/26)

The "first subject" is the subject in which you complete your first practical school modules from the third semester in coordination with the training school. The other dual subject becomes the "second subject". In the second subject, school practice is added from the seventh semester.

You complete your Bachelor's thesis , which is geared towards the mainstream school sector. The bachelor's thesis can be completed in the first or second subject.

Master's programme (two semesters)

The Bachelor of Education is followed by the dual study programme in the Master of Education for secondary schools.

Application

Application via the career portal of the Thuringian State

According to current planning, you will probably be able to submit your application from 1 May 2024. The application is not made via the University of Erfurt, but via the career portal for the Thuringian State:

www.karriere.thueringen.de

In the career portal, you select the desired school or the two desired subjects and submit your application. In the first year, up to 50 places are expected to be available at training schools throughout Thuringia.

Selection and feedback

After the application deadline, the responsible school authority will contact you with further information. Selection interviews will take place and, if you are successful, a study contract will be signed with the education authority.

Contract with the school authority

Dual students receive a study contract from the Free State of Thuringia with a monthly payment and are bound to the Free State for the duration of their studies and, including the preparatory service, for a further five years.

Enrolment at the University of Erfurt

Once you have signed the contract with the education authority, you can enrol at the University of Erfurt.

Onboarding at the school

Student Orientation Days (STET)

The Student Orientation Days will take place in the week from 7 October to 10 October 2024. We cordially invite you to attend!

Further information:

flyer "Studying at the University of Erfurt" (pdf // in German only)

flyer "How can I become a teacher for secondary schools?" (pdf // in German only)

flyer "Master of Education for secondary schools" (pdf // in German only)

Order your teacher training package by post now!

Contact:

Depending on which school district you are applying to, contact persons at the five state education authorities are available to answer your questions.

School authorities:

  • North Thuringia, Mrs Tiller, 036074 37–590
  • South Thuringia, Mrs Jarosch, 03681 73 41–9
  • East Thuringia, Mrs Schimmel, 0365 54854–653
  • Western Thuringia, Dr Christian Grywatsch, 0361 57341–5209
  • Central Thuringia, Dr Willenbacher, 03643 884–171