Brief description and objectives
The situation of migrants and refugees in the education sector and on the labour market is often characterised by a lack of recognition. For this reason, the qualifications as well as the migration and professional experience of the participants are given special consideration in this contact study programme. The aim of the further education programme is to value and promote the educational aspirations of migrants and refugees. The aim is to facilitate access to a professional entry or academic appointment in an educational field of work. Qualifications, migration and professional experience from third countries are given special consideration in the contact study programme. This consciously incorporates the knowledge and skills from the participants' countries of origin that they bring with them from their studies, training or academic appointments or voluntary work. At the same time, participants should feel motivated enough to embark on further studies and thus acquire a formally recognised qualification here. It is possible to take up a degree programme in (social) education at certain colleges and universities (in Lower Saxony and the Rhine-Main region) after successfully participating in the contact study programme. Participants are prepared for studying at a college or university in Germany in selected seminars and an internship, including various learning methods and course certificates.
Target group
People from non-EU countries with a history of migration or flight (without German citizenship) can take part in the further education programme. They must have a residence or settlement permit and be permanently resident in Germany. EU citizens can only take part if they are directly related to an eligible person. Further admission requirements are Study, credits or training in the country of origin and/or professional experience (including voluntary work) in educational, socio-educational or social fields of work and adequate German language skills. Migrants and refugees with a residence permit or tolerated stay can apply if they can provide proof of participation in a BAMF integration course ("Living in Germany" certificate) or a BAMF job-related German course.
Project partners/network
The project "Kontaktstudium: Anerkennung und pädagogische Kompetenz in der Migrationsgesellschaft" is being carried out by the Center for Migration, Education and Cultural Studies (CMC) and the Institute of Educational Sciences at the University of Oldenburg in co-operation with kargah e.V. in Hanover, effect gGmbH in Bremen and KUBI Gesellschaft für Kultur und Bildung gGmbH & Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main.
Duration
1 July 2025 to 30 June 2028
Project organiser/funding
The project is co-financed by the European Union from the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF). It is also funded by the BMBF through the DAAD's PROFI programme.
Contact person
Project leader: Prof Dr Till-Sebastian Idel
Project coordination: Iris Gereke, Yvonne Ahmed-von Maurich
Further information
Further information on the overall project can be found here.