The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
CEFR English
min C1
German
CEFR German
min C1
Goethe-Zertifikat
min C2: Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom (GDS)
TestDaF
min TDN 4
DSH
min DSH 2
Deutsches Sprachdiplom (DSD)
min DSD II (B2/C1)
telc Deutsch
min C1
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? yes
Additional information:
German language skills can also be proven by the certificate of the "Feststellungsprüfung" certifying the eligibility of a foreign applicant to attend a German university or a university of applied sciences.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.A. Culture and Economy: English and Ameriсan Studiеs at University of Mannheim depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 15 May for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university.
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
Depending on the programme the deadline is 15 May, 31 May or 15 July — programme-specific deadlines are listed in the table on the deadlines page.
M.A. Culture and Economy: English and Ameriсan Studiеs
University of Mannheim
Intake
Winter Semester
Application start
01 April
Application deadline
15 Mayin > 7 months
Application mode
Directly at university
Intake
Winter Semester
Application start
01 April
Application deadline
15 Mayin > 7 months
Application mode
Directly at university
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
local admission restriction (local NC)
Location
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University of Mannheim
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German
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Other EU Students 
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