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Freie Universität Berlin

North Ameriсan Studiеs

M.A. (Master of Arts)
Subjects: Global & European Studies, American Studies, North American Studies, Area & Regional Studies
M.A.
Degree
120
ECTS
English
English only
Language
Winter semester: 31 May
Application Deadlines
2 Years (starting: Winter semester)
Duration
Free
Tuition Fees (per semester)
Starting
Winter semester
Mode of admission:
local admission restriction 
Application:
uni-assist
Study mode:
On campus

Requirements


Qualification Requirements


Previous Degree

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in one of the following subjects: North American studies, history, cultural studies, literature, political science, sociology, economics, or in an interdisciplinary subject with at least 90 credit points in one of the aforementioned subjeсts.

Language Requirements


The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.

languageEnglish
CEFR English
min C1
IELTS
min 7
TOEFL iBT
min 110
ALTE
min Level 4
Cambridge
min C1 Advanced (CAE)
Specification: Grades A-C, score of 180.
UNIcert
min III
TOEIC
min 945
Specification: Listening 490 + Reading 455.
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no information provided by university

Additional information:
English proficiency can also be proven by proof of English as your native language (copy of passport or I.D.), graduation at an educational institution where the language of instruction and/or the degree conferred are in English (provided CEFR level C1 was required at admission; please contact your university for an official letter/certificate), and language tests issued by a university. No German proficiency is needed for this master's program.

Application & Admission


Application Deadlines



Special Deadline Case:
Winter semester: Only for higher semesters: July 1st - August 15th (for winter semester).
Summer semester: Only for higher semesters: January 1st - February 15th (for summer semester).
In 11 days free webinar
How to apply via uni-assist

Application Procedure & Selection


Mode of Admission:
local admission restriction 
Admission Test/Interview:
None
Application:
uni-assist
Application Fee:

€ 75 for the first application, € 30 for each additional

Application Documents


Required application materials:

  1. Completed application form.
  2. Official bachelor's degree diploma, including an official transcript with your GPA.
  3. Curriculum vitae.
  4. English language certificate (see language requirements).
  5. Official translations of all certificates (if issued in a language other than German or English).

Please note that the university does not accept additional documents like motivational letters or letters of recommendation. Make sure you leave yourself enough time before the deadline to get certified copies and translations of the required documеnts.

Location


1
Freie Universität Berlin

Further Information


For more information please check the

Course Website