Mathematics
Degree
State Examination
Semester fee
71
Euro
Start of the program
Winter semester
Standard length of the program
9
Semester
Place of study
Eichstätt
Part-time studies possible
Yes
Do you want to spark children’s and young people’s excitement for mathematics, and teach them the basics of mathematics or impart more complex mathematical skills? Then the mathematics teaching degree program is right for you! At the KU, you can study mathematics as part of the teaching degree for the secondary schools Gymnasium, Realschule, Mittelschule or for elementary schools.
Students studying to become secondary school teachers for Gymnasium with the subject combinations mathematics-economics and mathematics-school psychology can acquire a Bachelor's degree in mathematics (specializing in business mathematics or empirical sciences) parallel to their teacher training.
The program in detail
Study program
At the KU, you have the following options for studying mathematics as part of the teaching degree program:
- Teaching degree for secondary school Gymnasium with the secondary subjects Catholic religious education, school psychology, Latin, English, economics and German.
- Teaching degree for secondary school Realschule with mathematics in the subject combinations of Catholic religious education, German, English, school psychology, art education and music.
- Teaching degree for secondary school Mittelschule with mathematics as a teaching subject.
- Teaching degree for elementary school with mathematics as a teaching subject.
We hold separate lectures for secondary school Realschule, elementary school and secondary school Mittelschule teachers in the first semesters in order to prepare these students in the best possible way for their state examination. Students on the Gymnasium teaching degree course largely attend the same lectures as those on the Bachelor's degree course.
The teaching degree programs in Eichstätt are modularized, so that the credit points earned during the course are included in the first state examination. An essential part of the first state examination are three written examinations that are held centrally throughout Bavaria.
Content
You can find further information on typical content within the mathematics teacher training program here.
You can find the program structure and module plans of the individual school types on the website of the Center for Teacher Education.
Requirements
You should fulfill the following prerequisites in order to successfully study mathematics to become a teacher:
- Interest, perhaps even pleasure, in mathematics in general
- Willingness to fully engage with the required ways of thinking
- Willingness to invest time in work and thinking
- Generally sound experience in mathematics, as acquired during your time in school
- Be firm in your decision: Do not get discouraged too quickly at the beginning
- Be aware that scientific university mathematics differs significantly from school mathematics in terms of intensity, level and fundamental perspectives
- Willingness to present and represent a science such as mathematics in future life and work
- General willingness to deal with people
- Understanding the importance of teaching mathematics and education in general
Rankings and assessments
KU students and alumni have voted for their University to be Germany's most popular university in the 2024 ranking of the online portal StudyCheck. This is the third time in a row, as KU was also voted the most popular university in 2021 and 2022. The ranking was based on over 78,000 evaluations for more than 500 higher education institutions and universities. 97 percent of students questioned for the ranking would recommend studying at the KU to others.
"There is no better praise for a university than almost 100 percent of students and alumni agreeing: I can only recommend studying at the KU! That is why we are very pleased with the ranking’s outcome, because it expresses the high level of satisfaction of our students," says KU President Prof. Dr. Gabriele Gien.
Studying abroad
The KU maintains a partnership network with around 300 universities worldwide. The KU International Office supports students in the planning phase and provides information on different financing possibilities for stays abroad.
Practical connection
During the course of studies, students complete the usual internships at schools and educational institutions. In addition, voluntary internships are gladly supported by the program’s expertise and existing contacts.
Career possibilities and professional fields
Your employment prospects at different types of school depend on various factors. This page of the Ministry of Educationprovides an up-to-date overview.
The KU
Campus
Short distances on campus at the KU save time and avoid stress. The KU is a campus University with modern facilities. The buildings on campus are located close to the Eichstätt old town. Although the University and its campus has grown, it is still characterized by short distances: In Eichstätt, everything can be reached within ten minutes’ walking distance. On campus, green spaces such as the Hofgarten are the perfect places to relax. The garden of the Kapuzinerkloster is also used by different student initiatives for their projects. The canteen is located at the heart of the Eichstätt campus and has a sun deck and cafeteria that leave nothing to be desired.
What sets the KU apart
Studying at the KU is more than just acquiring specialist knowledge. We broaden our horizons together and take on responsibility in and beyond the individual degree programs. The KU has a particular focus on topics such as personal development, sustainability, social skills and social commitment.
It offers its students the possibility to study and work in a welcoming atmosphere and benefit from outstanding support and comprehensive service offers, a well-stocked library, a broad range of sports and leisure activities and a large global network of approx. 300 partner universities. Our team at the International Office helps you to plan your semester abroad and the KU Career Service provides comprehensive advice and support for embarking on your professional career.
Do I have to be Catholic in order to study at the KU? Do I have to deal with Catholic contents during my studies?
No, the KU is open to students of all faiths and beliefs.
At the KU, just as at all state universities, there is freedom of research and teaching. This means that our degree programs focus on the subjects for which you have enrolled – free from external influences.
As a student at our University, you will notice what our understanding of being a Catholic University means for us in one thing in particular: The University’s focus is on the individual person. The talents and potential of all those who teach, study, work and carry out research at the KU form our most important foundation – regardless of their religion or beliefs, nationality, ethical, cultural or social background, disabilities, gender, sexual orientation or age.
This is why we promote your best possible academic education through personal support and an ideal staff-to-student ratio. At the same time, the KU is more than just a place for earning your degree: We attach particular importance to imparting social skills and advancing our students’ sense and value orientation in addition to providing them with a high level of academic and methodical qualification.
Our aspiration for our University is to build bridges between science and society and to make knowledge available for society as well as to integrate impulses from outside the University into our research and teaching practice. We aim to make a valuable contribution to social coexistence, to the free democratic basic order and to preserving creation.
Isn’t Eichstätt quite small for a university town?
With a population of around 15,000, it is probably the smallest university town in Europe. For our students, this means living and learning in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Whether it is on the way to a lecture in the morning, at the canteen for lunch or in the pub in the evening, you will often come across people you know. It is easy to meet people in Eichstätt! By the way, the KU’s “living room” is the Theke, a bar run by students for students. Here, people meet for parties, jam sessions, karaoke evenings or a cozy round of table football.
A small town also means short distances: The library, the swimming pool, the cinema or the supermarket – everything can be reached in a few minutes on foot or by bike. The town is located right in the heart of the Altmühltal natural park – a real paradise for climbers, canoeists, hikers and cyclists just around the corner.
Should you still reach a point when you feel too cooped in, you can breathe big city air easily near Eichstätt. Ingolstadt with its 135,000 inhabitants is only a few kilometers away and offers a variety of shopping and nightlife options.
The location
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Eichstätt and the surrounding Altmühltal natural park are not only a popular destination for culture enthusiasts and nature lovers, but also for cyclists, climbers, canoeists and fossil collectors. Located between Munich and Nuremberg, the city impresses with its Baroque setting and southern flair combined with modern and prizewinning architecture as well as a broad variety of cultural offerings and leisure activities.
The Baroque park at the heart of the campus and the nearby banks of the Altmühltal river are the KU’s “green living room”. Another big advantage: all University facilities are just a short walk away from each other.
Advisory Service
Some offers and study conditions are different for international students – our International Office is happy to provide help and support. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our team. We are happy to accompany you on your way to the KU and hope that we can welcome you in person soon!
David
Guevara
Coordinator Welcome Services and International Campus
Building
Domplatz 8
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Room: DP8-203 | Campus Eichstätt
Application
Requirements
General university entrance qualification (Allgemeine Hochschulreife)
Language requirements
DSH 1
Enrollment period winter semester
Aug 12
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Oct 04
Admission restriction
No
Selection procedure
No
The application process for international applicants is now completely digital. You can register online in our application portal and carry out and submit your application. After you have carried out the application and uploaded your documents, you do not need to send your documents to us again by post. You do have to submit certified true copies only if you are admitted at the time of enrollment.
Depending on the course of study, you may be asked for information on internships, professional experience, etc. Please upload the relevant documents in the upload area for all the information you provide, even if these are not mandatory fields!
Before you start the application process, please read the additional information on this page, in particular the information on the respective (German) language requirements and university entrance qualifications.