Degree
Bachelor of Science
Semester fee
71
Euro
Start of the program
Winter semester
Standard length of the program
6
Semester
Place of study
Eichstätt
Part-time studies possible
No
The polyvalent Bachelor's degree program in Psychology at the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt starts in the winter semester. Within the polyvalent education, the program offers the modules relevant for the license to practice medicine in accordance with the new psychotherapist law (Section 7 and Section 9 of the Gesetz über den Beruf der Psychotherapeutin und des Psychotherapeuten (PsychThG)) and the medical licensure act for psychotherapists (Approbationsordnung für Psychotherapeutinnen und Psychotherapeuten, PsychThApprO). These modules relevant to the licensing process must be successfully completed by all students who wish to obtain a license under the new psychotherapist law.
The program in detail
Contents
Psychology is an empirical science that combines features from the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. It deals with issues in basic research as well as practical questions. The diversity of the subject is also reflected in the basic and application-oriented areas of the degree programs, which include the path to the profession of psychotherapist in the application-oriented area.
Students who decide to study psychology should have an interest in the principles of human experience and behavior, and enjoy academic work. The academic nature of the program means that it requires strong learning capabilities and resilience. Due to the breadth of the content and its international nature, students should have a good command of German and English. An aptitude for mathematics is also an advantage.
The program is divided into the required area and the required elective area.
In the required area, students learn important basic and applied disciplines of psychology. Within this framework, the students complete various internships.
In the required elective area, students take modules in both psychological and non-psychological areas. During their studies, students take part in 25 hours of experiments.
Within the framework of the Bachelor's thesis, they work on a scientifically relevant question using the acquired scientific knowledge and methods.
Structure
Basic theoretical disciplines
- General psychology
- Biological psychology
- Developmental psychology
- Personality psychology and differential psychology
- Social psychology
- Psychological research methods
Application-oriented disciplines
- Occupational psychology
- Organizational psychology
- Clinical psychology
- Educational psychology
- Psychological diagnosis and assessment
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
Within the ERASMUS program, students of Psychology can apply for a 6-month exchange with the following universities:
Partner universities
- University of Oulu, Finland (teaching language: English)
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Milano, Italy (teaching language: German and English, preparatory language courses available)
- University La Sapienza, Italy
- University of Algarve, Portugal (teaching language: German, English and Portuguese)
- Catholic University in Ruzomberok, Slovakia (teaching language: German, English)
- Université Catholique de Lille, France (FUPL) (teaching language: French)
- Université Catholique de Lyon, France (teaching language: French)
- University West, Sweden (teaching language: English, Swedish) B. Sc.
- John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland (teaching language: English, Polish)
The KU International Office provides support in the application process and information on the semester abroad.
Practical connection
Depending on the career goal, a student has to complete different internships during the course of their studies. Each internship, orientation internship and clinical internship has different conditions and modalities that must be observed, so we would advise all students to carefully read their module handbooks or module descriptions beforehand.
Career possibilities and professional fields
Psychologists work in many different professional fields. You can work as a psychological psychotherapist, in various counseling centers, in research, in diagnostics, in the private sector and in many other fields. The Bachelor's degree in psychology does not yet lead to the professional title "psychologist” – a Master's degree is required for this.
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)
Subject-specific university entrance qualification/social branch
Subject-specific university entrance qualification/social branch
Language requirements
DSH 2
Application period winter
May 01
-
Jul 15
Admission restriction
Yes
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.
Study places
Total of available study places for the polyvalent Bachelor's degree program in Psychology:
Winter semester: 30
Please note, that the selection process is highly competitive.