Applied Educational Science, BA (part-time)
Charakter Fresenius Hochschule · Online-Campus, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The berufsbegleitend Bachelor’s programme Applied Educational Science (B.A.) is designed for students who already work in social, educational, or childcare settings and want to deepen their knowledge in an applied, practice-oriented way. You study at the Online Campus with virtual live instruction and also have a face-to-face presence week per semester.
The programme focuses on educational and upbringing sciences, including topics such as learning and teaching, educational concepts, and the analysis of education systems and their social importance. You also complete integrated practical components, where you can apply what you learn directly in your working environment.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Grundwissen in der Bildungs- und Erziehungswissenschaft
- Grundwissen in der pädagogischen, Medien- und Sozialpsychologie
- Einführung in wissenschaftliches Arbeiten, Recherchieren und Forschen
- Didaktik und Methodik für pädagogisches Handeln in der Praxis
- Analyse von Bildungssystemen und deren gesellschaftlicher Bedeutung
- Planen, Gestalten und Reflektieren von Angeboten im Bereich Pädagogik, Bildung und Erziehung
- Integrierte Praxisphasen zur Anwendung des Wissens im Arbeitsfeld
- Schwerpunktsetzung: Wirtschafts- und Organisationspädagogik, Sportpädagogik oder Kulturpädagogik
- Vertiefung pädagogischer Konzepte in Bildung und Erziehung
- Wissenschaftlich fundierte Bearbeitung von praxisbezogenen Aufgabenstellungen
- Ausbau der sozialen, emotionalen und kommunikativen Kompetenz
- Finale Studienleistungen zum Abschluss des Bachelor of Arts
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready skills in educational and teaching concepts so you can work as a trained educational professional in settings such as youth centers, sports clubs, and cultural institutions.
- You gain preparation for roles like education counsellor, where you help individuals and organisations design learning processes, learning strategies, and educational offers.
- You develop competence to plan, design, and evaluate educational programs, which supports careers in education and training for adults and professional groups.
- Your degree strengthens your ability to transfer theory into practice through integrated internships and practical phases, helping you become effective faster on the job.
- You grow a solid professional profile in education science that supports progression into more specialised or leadership responsibilities within educational and social sectors.
Employability rate
Social work and social pedagogy graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 88% and an unemployment rate of about 12%, reflecting steady demand from public and welfare-sector employers who continue to need qualified staff.
Together, these figures point to a stable career outlook with reliable opportunities in public, non-profit, and community settings.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| International university entrance qualification (or Fresenius entrance examination) | To study at Fresenius University of Applied Sciences in a bachelor’s program, you must have a university entrance qualification that is recognised for admission in Germany. If your school-leaving certificate qualifies you for a bachelor program in your home country but does not meet German higher education entrance requirements, you are entitled to take the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences entrance examination (120-minute written online test and a 30-minute oral test; free of charge). |
| English language proficiency equivalent to Level B2 (for English-taught programs) | If you decide to join an English-language study program, you need to prove language skills equivalent to Level B2 (for example TOEFL iBT with at least 70 points or IELTS with at least 6.0). |
Language requirements
For English-language teaching, international applicants must prove English language proficiency equivalent to Level B2 (for example IELTS or TOEFL iBT). If you are enrolling in a German-language study program and you are not a native speaker or have not completed your schooling in a German-speaking country, you must also prove German skills equivalent to Level B2.
Exam / assessment
| Component | Required? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance examination (for applicants without German-recognised entry qualification) | conditional | International applicants who have a secondary school leaving diploma that qualifies them for bachelor studies in their home country but does not meet German higher education entrance qualification can take the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences entrance examination. The test includes a 120-minute written online test and a 30-minute oral test; if you pass, you have direct access to the undergraduate study programs. |
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 495 / per month | Online-Campus tuition: EUR 495 per month (Semestergebuehr). |
| Semester fee | EUR 34.2 / per semester | Semester contribution for part-time students: EUR 34.20 per semester (example semester contribution document for summer semester 2026). |
| Application fee | EUR 250 / one time | Registration fee (Anmeldegebühr): EUR 250.00. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants are expected to prove they can cover study and living costs for Germany. If you need a German student visa, you may be required to provide financial evidence such as a blocked account (Sperrkonto) as part of the visa process.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone |
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| Application portal opens |
| Application deadline (final submit) |
| Application deadline (EU students) |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Recommended apply-by |
| Semester begins |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone |
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| VPD request - recommended |
| VPD result expected |
| APS - recommended |
| Start eligibility check |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone |
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| Application submission deadline |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Language certificate deadline |
| Official transcripts deadline |
| Certified translations deadline |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline |
| Missing documents (if requested) |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your eligibility and documents
Review whether your international school-leaving qualification is recognised for bachelor admission in Germany. If your certificate qualifies you for bachelor studies in your home country but not for German higher education entrance qualification, you may be eligible to take the Fresenius entrance examination. Collect your CV and your secondary school leaving certificate for the application portal.
Submit your application in the official portal
Apply using Fresenius University of Applied Sciences’ application portal for bachelor studies. For international applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification, upload at least your CV and secondary school leaving certificate to the portal. Submit within the timeframe stated by the university’s application process page.
Attend the admission interview (if invited)
If your application meets the admission requirements, your personal study advisor will invite you to an admission interview. The interview is scheduled for 15 minutes and is not a knowledge test. The focus is on your personality, reasons for choosing Fresenius, and your motivation to study.