Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic Mainz University
- Degree
- State Examination
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 6 semesters
- Location
- Mainz
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
- Psychology
- Therapies, Miscellaneous
Focus
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Target group
Diplom psychologists wishing to gain the qualification to take the state examination as a psychological psychotherapist, specialising in deep psychological psychotherapy and analytical psychotherapy.
A further aim of the course of study is to offer specialist doctors theoretical further training in psychotherapy.
Annotation
The training can be taken up at the beginning of each semester.
Admission requirements
1) For applicants to have the academic background required, he or she must
a.) have completed a degree in Psychology (which includes the subject Clinical Psychology) with a Diplom degree course examination at a university or an equivalent institution of higher education in Germany,
b.) be able to provide proof of having gained an equivalent Diplom degree in Psychology in an European Union member state or another signatory state of the European Economic Area agreement, or
c.) be able to provide proof successful completion of an equivalent university degree in Psychology in another state
The applicant demonstrates his or her personal aptitude in two interviews with his or her chosen teaching therapists at the institution giving the training. The entrance interviews are not public.
Lecture period
- Summer semester 2027: 12.04.2027 - 10.07.2027End of lectures in Medicine and Dentistry at 17.07.2027
- Winter semester 2027/2028: 18.10.2027 - 12.02.2028End of lectures in Medicine and Dentistry: 06.02.2027
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
09.11.2026 - 04.12.2026 (Universitywide deadline)
IMPORTANT: Due to a change in the applicant and student administration system, the application periods for Master’s degree programmes for the 2027 summer semester will be postponed on a one-off basis. Participation in the lottery procedure for Master's degree programs (winter semester 01.08.-31.08.; summer semester 01.02.-28.02.): https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/losverfahren Please also note the earlier registration deadlines for the aptitude test in the respective subjects.Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
16.11.2026 - 15.01.2027 (Universitywide deadline)
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
16.11.2026 - 15.01.2027 (Universitywide deadline)
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Until 04.12.2026 (Universitywide deadline)
IMPORTANT: Due to a change in the applicant and student administration system, the application periods for Master’s degree programmes for the 2027 summer semester will be postponed on a one-off basis.
Winter semester (2027/2028)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.04.2027 - 15.05.2027 (Universitywide deadline)
Participation in the lottery procedure for Master's degree programmes (winter semester 01.08.-31.08; summer semester 01.08.-31.08): https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/losverfahren Please also note the earlier registration deadlines for the aptitude test in the respective subjects.Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Until 15.05.2027 (Universitywide deadline)Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.06.2027 - 15.07.2027 (Universitywide deadline)
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.06.2027 - 15.07.2027 (Universitywide deadline)
Those who have obtained their higher education entrance qualification abroad should have their certificates recognised early on via the Student Services (https://www.studium.uni-mainz.de/anerkennung/). The request for recognition should be submitted six to eight weeks before the respective application deadline, as the certificate of recognition must be enclosed with the application.
Tuition fees
The overall costs for the course of study vary according to whether graduation is from a full-time (three years) or part-time (five years) course.
Languages of instruction
Main language
German