Degree program Continuing Education and Organisational Development (Master)
accredited,
with Aptitude assessment procedure

Study requirements

• To be admitted to the degree program, candidates must have completed a first recognized vocational university degree acquired in Germany or a qualification from an officially recognized vocational academy in Educational Sciences or a related degree program.University degree in education or a related discipline
• Proof of special aptitude in accordance with the Aptitude Assessment Regulations
Aptitude is considered to have been demonstrated if two academic achievements in two of the four areas relevant to the degree program:
1. Empirical research methods,
2. Organizational development,
3. Adult education and continuing education, and
4. Lifelong learning and educational systems
have been graded at least “good.”
Alternatively, aptitude is also considered to be demonstrated if the applicant can provide proof of at least two years of professional experience in at least one of the four areas listed above, as well as relevant continuing education totaling at least 5 ECTS credits or 125 working hours, the content and level of which can be attributed to at least one of the aforementioned areas.
If aptitude cannot be determined from the documents, an aptitude interview shall be conducted.

German language requirements

International applicants and German applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification are kindly advised to read the requirements for German-language courses.

Registration for the aptitude assessment or the NC selection process as well as application for admission to a degree program

Please note: If you are required to apply via the uni-assist portal, you will receive all information regarding the application and the aptitude assessment process from uni-assist.

Registration for the aptitude assessment or selection procedure

Your degree program requires participation in an aptitude assessment or selection procedure conducted by your future faculty. You must have the documents listed in the next section ready for this purpose. Please pay attention to the information regarding the deadline and submission format (by mail or online) required for these documents.

Please note: If the faculty’s website also requests specific documents, that list takes precedence.

Please note: For some degree programs, the deadline to register for the aptitude assessment or selection procedure may fall before the application period of the degree program.

Application for the degree program

In addition, you must apply for the degree program by entering your application details into the TU Dresden online application portal. Please observe the application deadlines for the degree program. Upon applying, you will receive an application number; you may need this number to register for the aptitude assessment or selection procedure and for any subsequent inquiries.

- For degree programs without restricted admission: Once your aptitude has been confirmed, please send the notice of aptitude and all requested documents to the Admissions Office or the International Office.
- For degree programs with restricted admission: You will receive a separate request to submit the required documents (including the notice of aptitude, if an aptitude assessment procedure is a prerequisite) only upon receiving your letter of admission.