University of Szczecin (Poland)
German (60%) and Polish (40%)
The double degree programme Lehramt Deutsch-Polnisch binational (binational German-Polish teacher training degree) is a cooperation between the University of Greifswald’s Faculty of Arts and Humanities and the University of Szczecin. The degree course will train students to teach German and Polish as either a first or foreign language in both countries. Graduates will be qualified to teach at "Gymnasien" (grammar schools) and mixed secondary schools in Germany, as well as primary schools (years 4 through 8) and all kinds of secondary schools in Poland.
The standard length of study is 10 semesters. The teaching is shared almost evenly by the University of Greifswald and the University of Szczecin and ends with a double degree: the Erstes Staatsexamen (First State Examination) at the University of Greifswald and the Magister at the University of Szczecin. The degree course has no admission restrictions; students applying to the University of Greifswald only require corresponding language skills: level A2 CEFR in Polish and B2 CEFR in German.
The degree course was developed around the expertise of the two universities in the fields of German, Polish and educational sciences. Students learn historical and systematic aspects of the German and Polish languages and literatures and attain the skills required for teaching both languages. This is complimented by relevant knowledge in the areas of education and psychology.
In order to attain a near-native level of language, one of the key focus areas is the acquisition of the neighbouring language. This will be realised not only by classical forms of language teaching but also by the use of online tandems. In tandem learning, students help one another to learn the neighbouring language. Furthermore, the degree course is distinguished by its strong practice orientation. Students complete periods of teaching practice in both countries and therefore gain an intensive insight into the two school systems. The periods of study in the neighbouring country and the contact with the students at the partner university also help to broaden their intercultural competence.
The Binational Teacher Training Degree Course for German and Polish (Lehramt Deutsch-Polnisch binational) is one of very few double degree programmes for students training to become teachers in the whole of Europe, and the first collaboration of its kind between Germany and Poland. The degree programme not only provides students with new career perspectives but also makes a significant contribution to cultural exchange in the border region, fostering the coalescence of the two neighbouring nations.
A semester fee of 98 EUR (or 124 EUR for first-year students) must be paid every semester.
Around 850 EUR per month must be budgeted for accommodation, living expenses, health insurance, books, and miscellaneous expenses. The following link provides a fair picture of life in Greifswald, including living costs, daily expenses and leisure expenses: www.uni-greifswald.de/en/life/
The university provides a limited number of excellence scholarships and scholarships for outstanding social engagement. Eligible candidates are students in advanced semesters who clearly show above-average results.
Higher education entrance qualification
Universität Greifswald
c/o uni-assist e.V.
11507 Berlin
Germany
Students from countries outside the EU or EEA can work for four months per year (120 days full-time or 240 days part-time) without a work permit. Although Greifswald is a small city, there are some part-time jobs for students in the service sector (e.g. as a waiter/waitress or a language teacher) or at the university as a student assistant. For job opportunities, please refer to the following website: https://www.uni-greifswald.de/en/university/information/jobs/
In order to make moving to Greifswald easy, students enrolled at the university may take advantage of single or double rooms or choose individual apartments available within the six student residences managed by the "Studierendenwerk" (Student Services). Accommodation is also available for those with mobility impairments.
Private apartments are available throughout the town with a wide variety of prices, sizes, and locations. Many students find living together in a “WG” (shared flat) to be an ideal arrangement since they can share the expenses for heating, electricity, Internet, etc.
The following link provides detailed information on accommodation in Greifswald: https://www.uni-greifswald.de/en/life/accommodation/accommodation-in-greifswald/
The university, at which students from more than 90 countries are presently registered, was founded in 1456 and is one of the oldest universities in Germany. Today, there are approx. 250 professors and 10,300 students, which is quite special (allowing close personal contact between teachers and students). There are plenty of sports facilities in and around Greifswald. With regard to its academic life, it has been said that there are towns all over the world that have a university, but in Greifswald, a university has a town.
Greifswald is a lovely, youthful town just a few metres above sea level (population of about 60,000). It is situated amidst a beautiful natural landscape and lies just three kilometres from the Baltic Sea. It has good connections to the nearby islands of Usedom and Rügen (which are said to have Germany's loveliest beaches) and is a two-and-a-half-hour train ride away from the German capital, Berlin.
The weather in northern Germany is pleasant but varied. The winter can be harsh, with temperatures of -10 degrees Celsius at times. A cold wind often blows from the Baltic Sea. Still, there is not much snow in winter. Summer temperatures reach 20 to 25 degrees Celsius, or sometimes even more, and statistics show that Western Pomerania, the region around Greifswald, is one of the sunniest regions in Germany.
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