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A DAS offers you the opportunity to engage in in-depth academic study of a specific topic at Master’s level and to obtain a recognised further education qualification. The DAS programme usually lasts two semesters and comprises 30 credit points (CP).
The DAS course usually lasts two semesters and is worth 30 credit points (CP). One CP is equivalent to 30 hours – so you should expect a total workload of around 900 hours, including time spent on self-study.
A DAS is a postgraduate academic programme. To enrol, you will need a first university degree or an equivalent professional qualification, as well as at least one year’s professional experience, as you should be able to apply the theoretical content to your professional or voluntary work.
You can find the entry requirements and details on how to apply on the respective programme pages. There you will also find the relevant contact persons if you have any questions regarding the content or organisation of the programme, particularly concerning the application process, admission and the recognition of your previous qualifications.
You can currently complete a DAS at our university; further programmes are in the pipeline.
The certificate programme “Qualification as a Teacher of German as a Second and Foreign Language (DaZ/DaF)” offers in-depth training in teaching German as a second and foreign language, whether in integration courses or abroad. The further education programme comprises the two CAS courses ‘German as a Second and Foreign Language (DaZ/DaF) – Fundamentals’ and ‘German as a Second and Foreign Language (DaZ/DaF) – Advanced’. You can also book both CAS programmes separately and combine them into a DAS at a later date.
Accredited further training
This DAS is recognised by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) as equivalent to the ‘Supplementary Qualification for Teachers of German as a Second Language in Adult Education (ZQ DaZ)’ awarded by the Federal Office.
Under certain conditions, the BAMF may reimburse a proportion of the costs incurred for participating in the further training course. Further information can be found on the BAMF website.
CAS German as a Second and Foreign Language – Fundamentals
The teaching of German as a second language and the development of language skills are of great importance not only at all school levels, but also in vocational and adult education.
CAS German as a Second and Foreign Language – Advanced Level
The continuing professional development certificate builds on the content of the CAS course ‘German as a Second and Foreign Language (DaZ/DaF) – Fundamentals’.
DAS Qualification as a Teacher of German as a Second and Foreign Language (DaZ/DaF)
This further training programme provides a sound grounding in teaching German as a second and foreign language.
Updated on 8 October 2026 by Central Web Editorial Office
