Degree programs with additional legal requirements

For a number of degree programs offered at the University of Münster, which are quality-assured within the framework of the Quality Management System (QMS), additional legal requirements apply. Generally, these degree programs follow the QMS processes, but due to special legal requirements, deviations or supplements must be observed in some areas. These are explained in the respective section of the QM Portal for Studies and Teaching at the University of Münster (internal university area):

Confession-based Degree Programs

These include theological full-degree programs and partial degree programs in evangelical, Catholic, and Islamic religious education for teaching positions. Due to special legal requirements, some adjustments must be made to the QMS processes, such as the participation of the Catholic and Evangelical Churches. Similarly, the Advisory Board for Islamic Theology at the University of Münster is involved in Islamic studies degree programs.

Combination Degree Programs/Teaching Certification

Combination degree programs and partial degree programs leading to teaching certification are subject to special legal requirements under the Teacher Training Act (LABG) and the Teaching Certification Regulation (LZV). As part of internal accreditation, there is a special involvement of the Ministry of Schools and Education, which is regulated by a cooperation agreement. Additionally, there are cooperations with the University of Applied Sciences and the Academy of Fine Arts Münster, which are also governed by corresponding agreements.

Continuing Education Degree Programs

Continuing education degree programs are designed for individuals with prior training and aim to expand, deepen, or update knowledge, skills, and qualifications in a specific area. Continuing education degree programs are typically designed to be completed alongside work, allowing students to study while working.

International Joint Programs

These are degree programs offered in cooperation with one or more foreign partner universities and include a mandatory stay abroad at the cooperating universities. The cooperation agreement between the partner universities also regulates how joint quality management for the degree program can be ensured.

National Cooperative Degree Programs

In national cooperative degree programs, the University of Münster cooperates with another German university, so that the specific strengths and focuses of the degree program can complement each other and lead to a unique qualification profile. Quality management for these degree programs is carried out in close coordination between the cooperating universities.

Regulated and Dual Degree Programs

These are degree programs that are structurally and organizationally regulated by law due to the associated qualifications for specific professions. Dual degree programs combine an academic component at the university with a practical component at an extramural training location, such as the Bachelor's degree program in Midwifery Science. Regulated degree programs have their own approaches to quality assurance and development. Dual degree programs are taken into account in the QMS with their special requirements