Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in archaeology, Asian or Islamic art history, comparative religious studies, Egyptology, English studies, German studies, history, history of the Islamicate world, history of law, Japanese studies, Korean studies, Latin American studies, Slavic studies, social sciences, South East Asian studies, theologies, Tibetan studies, or similar disciplines.
Minimum standard period of study: 4 years.
Required ECTS crеdits: 240.
GPA (German System) 2.50
GPA Comment
Minimum grade of 2.5 for the first higher education degree qualifying for employment (4-year B.A. or equiνalеnt).
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
CEFR English
min C1
TOEFL iBT
min 94
IELTS
min 7
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no
Additional information:
English language proficiency can also be proven with a bachelor's degree program taught entirely in English. German language proficiency is not required.
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For Candidates with Previous Degree from
Winter Semester (Starting: October)
Germany
Winter Semester: -
Another EU Country
Winter Semester: -
Rest of the world
Winter Semester: -
Special Deadline Case:
Winter Semester: No information provided by the university regarding the deadlines for German and EU applicants.
Explanation regarding the application period
Applications submitted via the University of Bonn Online Application Portal for Graduate Programs. A single application window (09 March – 15 September 2026) applies to all applicant groups for the winter semester intake.
Application Procedure & Selection
Mode of Admission:
local admission restriction (local NC)
Application:
directly at university
Application Fee:
none
Location
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University of Bonn
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