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Primary School Teaching Degree (Grundschulpädagogik, Staatsexamen) at University of Greifswald

University of Greifswald, Germany

Programme overview

The primary-school teaching degree lasts 10 semesters and ends with the first state examination; from winter semester 2026/27 it is offered in two variants. German and mathematics are compulsory in both; in one variant students add Sachunterricht (third subject) and a fourth subject (English, Low German, Polish, Art and Design, Philosophising with Children or Evangelical Religion), and in the other the specialisation in inclusive education.

Faculty: Philosophische Fakultät  |  Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Staatsexamen (I. Staatsprüfung)  |  Intake: Wintersemester (October)  |  Location: Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany

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Application information

Entry requirements

Locally restricted admission (numerus clausus applies). Apply online via the GrypsOn campus portal (uni-assist for foreign qualifications).

Intake: Wintersemester (October)

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)

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