What should I study?
The University of Würzburg offers a gifted psychology counselling service for high school graduates and students who are unsure about their choice of subject or their future career orientation: The orientation counselling. In a personal discussion, for example, interests and abilities can be worked out together and the advantages and disadvantages of various alternatives can be considered.
University of Würzburg:
In addition to the general self-assessments, subject-specific online self-tests allow students to assess their own abilities with regard to individual selected degree programmes. Participants work on tasks with the respective subject-specific background and also receive information about studying and living in Würzburg. The results feedback provides an assessment of their own fit with the requirements of the degree programme.
The University of Würzburg currently offers subject-specific tests for the subjects of economics, computer science, chemistry, biology, mathematics, law and teaching:
Subject-specific online self-tests of the University of Würzburg
Further tests on the subject of teaching:
SeLF self-exploration of the teaching profession with film impulses from LMU Munich. Encourages the examination of motives and personal suitability for the teaching profession
Self-exploration process for trainee teachers at the CCT
Fit for the teaching profession?! A self-assessment test from Verband Bildung und Erziehung e.V.
If you are thinking about studying to become a secondary school teacher but are unsure about what to expect, the University of Würzburg has a special offer: Secondary school mentor Corinna Hauck, a seconded teacher, offers counselling on teaching at secondary schools directly from professional practice with the opportunity to shadow teachers. Appointments can be made on 0931 31-84296 or by e-mail to corinna.hauck@uni-wuerzburg.de.
Subject-specific aptitude tests from various universities:
The following tests relate in part to the study situation/programme structure at the individual universities that provide the test. Nevertheless, they are generally suitable for any prospective student to critically examine their own expectations and aptitude for the subject or to test their aptitude and whether they have the necessary prior knowledge.
University of Freiburg
Tests, sample tasks and video statements from teachers and students on the subjects of English studies, biology, chemistry, European ethnology, geography, German studies, history, computer science, pharmacy, philosophy, physics, psychology, law, Romance studies, sociology, sport, etc.
Ruhr University Bochum
Tests regarding expectations and necessary prior knowledge for the subjects biology, law, Latin, mathematics, psychology, sinology, economics, etc.
University of Bonn (registration required)
Tests on the subjects of biology, chemistry, English, geography, history, computer science, Catholic theology, classical philology, art history, food chemistry, mathematics, medicine, musicology, pharmacy, philosophy, physics, political science/sociology, psychology, law, Romance studies, dentistry, etc.
University of Frankfurt
Tests on the subjects of biology, chemistry, geography, German studies, law, art history, physics, political science/sociology, psychology, etc.
