Since the 2023/2024 winter semester, the Institute for German Studies at the University of Oldenburg has been offering a Bachelor’s degree in Low German.

If you are planning to undertake a Master’s degree in teacher training, please note the possible combinations of subjects.

Prof. Dr Doreen Brandt is the programme coordinator for the Bachelor’s degree in Low German and is responsible for academic advising.

Furthermore, as a student, you can also contact the German Studies student body ()

Information on the objectives and structure of the Bachelor’s degree in Low German can be found here and on the University of Oldenburg’s study information portal:

Two-subject Bachelor’s degree in Low German

In the 2026/2027 winter semester , the teacher-training degree programmes ‘Master of Education in Low German for Hauptschule and Realschule’ and ‘Master of Education in Low German for Gymnasium’ will be introduced!

Graduates of the two-subject Bachelor’s programme in Low German and students who already meet the admission requirements can now apply for the Master’s programme, which will commence in the winter semester 2026/27.

Master’s students who did not complete their Bachelor’s degree at the University of Oldenburg are strongly advised to contact the academic advisory service before commencing their studies.

Prof. Dr Jörg Peters is the programme director for the Master’s in Low German and is responsible for academic advising.

Furthermore, as a student, you can also contact the German Studies student body ()

The application deadline is 15 August 2026!

Master of Education (Gymnasium) in Low German

Master of Education in Low German for Haupt-/Realschule