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Geographie – Lehramt an Gymnasien – Geography (teacher training) at Philipps University of Marburg

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany

Programme overview

Teacher-training course in Geography for upper secondary schools (Gymnasium) leading to the first state examination.

Faculty: Fachbereich 19 Geography  |  Duration: 9 semesters (4.5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; Lehramt an Gymnasien (Staatsexamen); German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Subject-scientific and didactic foundations of geography teaching with first school practice.

Career pathways

The first state examination and the Referendariat (second state examination) give access to the teaching profession.

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Entry requirements

Abitur or equivalent; enrolment only in combination with Bildungswissenschaften and one further subject. International applicants must prove German proficiency at DSH-2 level (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang). Admission: open admission (no numerus clausus). Application deadlines: winter semester 2026/27: 01.06.2026 to 18.09.2026.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 9 semesters (4.5 years)

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