Master of Education in Mathematics 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Universität Heidelberg |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

3,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 May, 2026Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Mathematics

Degree

MEd

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Students of Mathematics acquire the skill of abstract thinking required to understand mathematical texts as well as the mathematical terminology that is necessary to ensure precise communication. On this basis, they further learn to independently acquire, apply and develop mathematical methods.


Graduates of the mathematics degree programme component in the Master of Education, profile ‘teaching degree Gymnasium’ [teaching degree secondary school]  know the mathematical concepts and constructions that are the foundation of mathematics at school, can analyse them and justify them from a broad perspective, can structure and interlink mathematical areas and highlight connections to mathematics at school, can adequately present mathematical facts and situations both orally and in writing, and can independently acquire mathematical content, have the ability to argue conclusively and precisely and can constructively respond to objections, can review lines of argumentation in terms of validity, clearly present mistakes or gaps and assist in correcting or specifying mistakes, are aware of mathematical fields of practice and can model extra-mathematical problems, find and apply appropriate mathematical methods to deal with the models and clearly communicate solutions, can name, understand and explain essential mathematical references in everyday life, public texts and general language on the basis of their general mathematical education.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Mathematics

Degree

MEd

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Students of Mathematics acquire the skill of abstract thinking required to understand mathematical texts as well as the mathematical terminology that is necessary to ensure precise communication. On this basis, they further learn to independently acquire, apply and develop mathematical methods.


Graduates of the mathematics degree programme component in the Master of Education, profile ‘teaching degree Gymnasium’ [teaching degree secondary school]  know the mathematical concepts and constructions that are the foundation of mathematics at school, can analyse them and justify them from a broad perspective, can structure and interlink mathematical areas and highlight connections to mathematics at school, can adequately present mathematical facts and situations both orally and in writing, and can independently acquire mathematical content, have the ability to argue conclusively and precisely and can constructively respond to objections, can review lines of argumentation in terms of validity, clearly present mistakes or gaps and assist in correcting or specifying mistakes, are aware of mathematical fields of practice and can model extra-mathematical problems, find and apply appropriate mathematical methods to deal with the models and clearly communicate solutions, can name, understand and explain essential mathematical references in everyday life, public texts and general language on the basis of their general mathematical education.

Admission Requirements

  • proof of the Bachelor's degree in two subjects relevant to teaching (50% Bachelor's degree each)
  • the proof that the study in the teaching profession-related Bachelor's degree programme, in addition to the two subject sciences, also includes parts of the respective subject didactics, educational sciences (at least 8 credit points) as well as practical school studies (internal applicants from the University of Heidelberg: BOP1; external applicants: Orientation internship (usually 3 weeks) includes
  •   proof of participation in the online self-assessment (OSA) of the HSE


15 May 2026
2 Years
Oct

Tuition fees

Domestic
0 EUR
International
3,000 EUR

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