Teacher Training at TU Dortmund University
TU Dortmund University is one of the universities with the largest range of teacher training courses and school types in North Rhine-Westphalia. You can find all the important information you need to get started on this page, while the DoKoLL (Dortmund Competence Center for Teacher Training and Teaching/Learning Research) provides further information on its website.
The teacher training program at TU Dortmund University for all types of schools consists of:
- the Bachelor's program (six semesters)
- the Master's program (four semesters)
- plus the 18-month traineeship (Referendariat)
Studies always begin in the winter semester.
The course helps you to develop important skills for teaching and education. These include aspects such as assessment, diagnosis, counseling, collaboration and school development. You will learn these skills in various subjects and educational sciences. Topics such as inclusion also play a role, for example dealing with diversity and the possibilities for joint teaching.
A general higher education entrance qualification acquired in Germany is required for admission to a teacher training course.
The Dortmund Competence Center for Teacher Training and Teaching/Learning Research - DoKoLL - advises and supports you throughout your teacher training at TU Dortmund University.