Vocational education - specialization in metal technology and electrical engineering (Bachelor)

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Understanding education in working life and school as a unit - this is fundamental for vocational teachers who want to be teachers at vocational schools.

Whether they later teach at different courses of education at vocational schools (e.g. vocational school, vocational grammar school, vocational schools, technical schools, etc.) or are responsible for (extracurricular) training in companies or are lecturers at a vocational training institution - it is always about vocational preparation, vocational training, further vocational training and continuing the general education of pupils. One of the central tasks of vocational teachers is to provide individual advice and support to groups of pupils who are heterogeneous in terms of age, educational qualifications, previous vocational experience, ability, etc. and to create a climate in the classroom that is conducive to learning.

The content of the vocational education course focuses on either metal technology or electrical engineering - in both cases innovative and future-proof technical professions. In addition to the teaching subjects, the educational and social science core course is a compulsory part of the teacher training course at the University of Kassel. There is a great demand for graduates in the short, medium and long term - both at schools and in companies.



At a glance

Degree: Bachelor of Education


Start of studies
Electrical Engineering: summer and winter semester
Metal Technology: winter semester


Duration/scope: 6 semesters


Language of instruction: German


Main subject + 1 elective subject


Admission restriction (NC): No

Special features:
5 weeks school internship

Admission requirement

You will need one of the following degrees for this degree program:

You can find a good overview of the various qualifications and their differences on the "Admission requirements" website of the Hessian Ministry of Science and Art.

Special access requirements

A special requirement for the Bachelor's degree course is proof of relevant vocational training or company internships in industrial-technical fields of activity - corresponding to the chosen vocational specialization - for a total of 48 weeks. This proof can be completed during the Bachelor's degree course and is a prerequisite for the award of the Bachelor's thesis. The examination board decides on recognition(overview of examination offices).


The degree program includes an optional second teaching subject.


Electives: language certificate and aptitude test

You must submit a language certificate for the elective subject English . Admission to the degree course is not possible without proof. The application procedure for the subject of sport includes participation in an entrance or aptitude test. You can only apply for this degree course after passing the entrance test.


Compulsory mathematics test

All first-year students specializing in electrical engineering are required to take the mathematics test at the beginning of the first semester. To prepare for this test, we strongly recommend that you attend the preliminary mathematics course.

Compulsory mathematics test for first-year students

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Specialization in metal technology or electrical engineering

Application and enrollment procedure for the winter semester

Application with German certificates

Application period

annually 01.06. - 01.09.

You can apply for this degree program via our online application portal "eCampus".

How do I apply for this degree program?

Application with foreign certificates

Application period

with foreign certificates:
annually 01.12. - 15.01.

If you have a school-leaving certificate obtained abroad, you must apply via the central assessment office in Berlin, uni-assist.

How do I apply for this degree program?


Electrical engineering only

Application and enrollment procedure for the summer semester

Application with German certificates

Application period

annually 01.12. - 01.03.
Application deadline extended until 6th of April 2026

You can apply for this degree program via our online application portal "eCampus".

How do I apply for this degree program?

Application with foreign certificates

Application period

with foreign certificates:
annually 01.09. - 15.01.

If you are not yet studying at the University of Kassel or another university in Germany, but have obtained a first professionally qualifying Bachelor's degree abroad, you must apply via the central assessment office in Berlin, uni-assist.

How do I apply for this degree program?


Information and advice

Study information

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Study information: Forward

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