The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
CEFR English
min B2
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. Literature, Media and Culture in the Modеrn Εra 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 31 May for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university.
German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
Non-EU Students
M.A. Literature, Media and Culture in the Modеrn Εra
University of Mannheim
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
31 Mayin > 12 months
Application mode
Directly at university
Intake
Winter Semester
Application deadline
31 Mayin > 12 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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