To enroll in the Master of Education degree program, you need to have completed a Bachelor’s degree in teacher education – ideally from TU Dortmund University – or an equivalent degree from a comparable degree program of at least three years (six semesters).

Please note: The Master of Education can generally only be pursued in the same teaching field in which the Bachelor’s degree was earned.  

For students who obtained their Bachelor’s degree at another university, an equivalence assessment will be conducted to determine whether the degree corresponds to the relevant bachelor’s program offered at TU Dortmund University.

Details regarding the access requirements for teacher education programs are specified in the examination regulations.

Examination regulations for the Master of Education degree program (German only)

Students apply and enroll through the Campusportal. 

Campusportal

Deadlines

If you are an international applicant, please make sure to check the deadlines and application requirements provided by the International Office.

The Master of Education prepares graduates for a career as teachers within the school system. Job prospects vary depending on the type of school and teaching subjects. In North Rhine-Westphalia, the Ministry of School and Education regularly publishes forecasts regarding teacher employment needs. These projections, however, are influenced by various factors—such as changes in class sizes, adjustments to retirement age, and other policy developments—and may change at short notice.  
Therefore, predicted employment opportunities should never be the only factor guiding your choice of subjects. Your genuine interest in each subject should remain the key consideration when planning your studies.

Recruitment opportunities NRW (German only)

After completing the Master of Education, most graduates continue into the preparatory teaching internship (Referendariat). In addition, a wide range of other career options is available.  

The Career Service at TU Dortmund University helps students and graduates explore professional opportunities, develop their career profiles, gain practical experience, connect with employers, and build effective strategies for entering the workforce.  

Visit the website of the Career Service

Students who wish to pursue an academic career can find comprehensive information and personalized advising at the Graduate Center of TU Dortmund University. 

Visit the website of the Graduate Center