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Philosophie – Lehramt an Gymnasien – Philosophy (teacher training) at Philipps University of Marburg

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany

Programme overview

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

Faculty: Fachbereich 03 Social Sciences and Philosophy  |  Duration: 9 semesters (4.5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; Lehramt an Gymnasien (Staatsexamen); German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

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

Career pathways

Builds competences for scientific work and responsible practice of the teaching profession.

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Entry requirements

Abitur or equivalent; good English is strongly recommended. Enrolment only in combination with other teacher-training subjects. For the first state examination Philosophy cannot be combined with Ethics. 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; summer semester 2027: not yet announced.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 9 semesters (4.5 years)

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