Justus Liebig University Giessen campus

Arts & Humanities

BA Childhood Education (Kindheitspädagogik) at Justus Liebig University Giessen

Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany

Programme overview

Qualifies students for the professional education, upbringing and support of children, combining scientific foundations with practice in day-care centres, early intervention and educational institutions. Graduates can apply for state recognition as a childhood educator.

Faculty: Fachbereich 03 - Social and Cultural Sciences  |  Department: Institute of Education  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years), 180 CP  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Gießen, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

15 modules including the thesis module plus reference-area modules, divided into a core area, a profile area, empirical research methods and a reference area, with extra-curricular competences and internships.

Career pathways

Graduates work wherever children are cared for, educated and brought up outside the family, for example in day-care centres, crèches and early-support services.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Admission: no admission restriction (no NC). A recognised higher education entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung) is required; foreign qualifications are checked via anabin. No pre-study internship is required. Applicants with a foreign entrance qualification must also meet the German-language proof requirement. Application deadlines for winter semester 2027/28 are not yet published.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years), 180 CP

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-giessen.de/de/studium/bewerbung

Explore more study programmes

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Book a Consultation

Explore

Help & Support

Get In Touch

Email: [email protected]

Newsletter

Get the latest courses, scholarships and events in your inbox.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.

Terms of Service · Privacy Policy · Refund Policy