Faculty I Bildungs- und Sozialwissenschaften (Education and Social Sciences) offers a two-year academic training (Bachelor degree course) called “Interkulturelle Bildung und Beratung.” (Intercultural Education and Consultation) to highly qualified migrants with a pedagogical, social pedagogical (education) or social sciences background . The University of Oldenburg is able to build on its experience of having already conducted three rounds of this four4 semester long advanced academic training course.  

The goal of this training course is to acquire knowledge and skills that enable intercultural competence in pedagogical professions. Students learn how to describe and analyze complex issues and to link basic theoretical knowledge to practical skills. The curriculum content is mediated in different modules.

Upon successful completion of the training course “Interkulturelle Bildung und Beratung” (Intercultural Education and Consultation), students are awarded a “Bachelor of Arts” degree. This qualification allows students to enter respective Master degree courses. Out of the total 180 credit points, 60 credit pointwill be awarded for previous qualifications. This degree qualifies graduates for occupations in areas such as social work, educational and youth work, migrant consultation, school social work, positions in cultural institutions, career guidance and integration into the labor market. Further information regarding the application process, semester fees and financial assistance can be found here.