Every year, as part of the cultural relations and education policy of the German Federal Foreign Office, the Sports Faculty of Leipzig University organizes two courses of postgraduate studies for coaches and physical education teachers coming from developing countries according to the DAC list of the OECD. Courses have a duration of 5 months and are offered in four distinct specializations, each in a different language.

Courses currently open for application:

Duration of the course:

01.08.2024 - 31.01. 2025

Teaching Modality:

In Leipzig: September - December

Online: August & January

Admission requirements:

If you are interested in the program, please read the admission requirements here.

How to apply:

1. Prepare all required documents precisely as described here.

2. Prepare one sealed envelope containing:

Medical documents in a separate sealed envelope. Please note: these medical documents must not be older than three months prior to the application deadline.

All other documents

3. Submit the sealed envelope to the German Embassy in Beirut no later than Thursday, 15.02.2024. You do not need an appointment to hand in your application, kindly give them to the security personnel outside of the Embassy.

NOTE: Please only send copies of your certificates and diplomas, which are authenticated and translated into the course language. The application dossier will not be returned.

Inquiries concerning the program may be addressed to the German Embassy at this email address: ku-101@beir.diplo.de