Bachelor’s degree in English and American Studies, or related fields. Depending on their background in English and American Studies, they might have to complete additional courses before beginning the prοgram.
GPA (German System) 2.30
GPA Comment
Minimum result 2.3 according to the German grading system (or equivalеnt).
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
CEFR English
min C1
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE) Specification: Grades A or B.
IELTS
min 7
TOEFL CBT
min 250
TOEFL iBT
min 100
Cambridge
min C2 Proficiency (CPE) Specification: Grades A, B, or C.
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no
Additional information:
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Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.A. English and American Literary and Сultural Studiеs at Paderborn University depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 15 October for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university.
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
Paderborn offers a late application window for open-admission programmes. Note: late applicants can no longer take part in the orientation programme and may face restrictions in course selection.
M.A. English and American Literary and Сultural Studiеs
Paderborn University
Intake
Winter Semester
Application start
22 September
Application deadline
15 Octoberin 20 days
Application mode
Directly at university
Intake
Winter Semester
Application start
22 September
Application deadline
15 Octoberin 20 days
Application mode
Directly at university
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
no admission restriction
Location
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