Adaptation course for teachers with international qualifications

If you have already completed a teaching degree abroad, you can apply for recognition of your degree. You can only work as a teacher in Lower Saxony if your degree is recognized. The examination of your degree may reveal that you require further academic achievements in order to work in the teaching profession. In this case, you can apply for the adaptation course at Osnabrück University. This enables you to catch up on the required coursework.

If you have not completed your teacher training course abroad, the universities in Lower Saxony are responsible for the recognition of coursework and examinations. In this case, please contact  studentsoffice@uos.de.

Step by step to the adaptation course

1. Application for evaluation of your teaching degree

Teachers who have completed a teaching degree abroad must first submit an application for recognition to the Regional  State Office for Schools and Education in Lüneburg.

If you need advice on subjects and school types before submitting your application, you can contact our  Central Study Counseling Service.
 

2. Application and enrollment at Osnabrück University for the Lower Saxony adaptation course

You can apply online via the  Osnabrück University application portal.

Application deadlines

For the winter semester: September 30

For the summer semester: March 31

Required application documents

• Assessment notice from the Regional State Office for Schools and Education Lüneburg
• Current proof of  German language skills at least at level C1. Please keep in mind that the language proficiency must not be older than two years.
• If applicable, proof of fulfillment of subject-related access requirements for the subjects. These can be found in the respective  admission regulations

Matriculation (Enrollment)

Once you have submitted all documents and your application has been approved, you will receive an admission letter via the application portal. You can then matriculate (enrol) in the portal.

If you have any questions about the application and enrollment process, please contact  studentsoffice@uos.de!
 

3. Planning and implementation of the adaptation course

To plan your adaptation course at Osnabrück University, please get in touch with the contact person at the Osnabrück University Multi-Subject Examination Office at least four weeks before the start of the semester: