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Study Humanities in Germany (2026/27)
Germany is home to one of Europe's deepest intellectual traditionsāand its universities make that heritage accessible to international students at little or no cost. Programs in philosophy, history, literature and cultural studies are widely offered in English or bilingual formats, drawing on centuries of scholarship while engaging with contemporary global questions. What distinguishes studying humanities here is the infrastructure.
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Tuition Fee
Bachelor
0 - 15,768 euros (per semester)
Master
0 - 7,984 euros (per semester)
State exam
No tuition fees
MBA
2,100 - 6,166 euros (per semester)
LL.M.
No tuition fees
Deadlines
Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Humanities study programs in Germany.
German Students Other EU Students 
Non-EU Students Non-EU StudentsWinter Semester
Summer Semester
| Admission-restricted courses | Admission-free courses | |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 15 July | 15 July |
| Bachelor | 15 July | 15 July |
| MBA | 15 June | 15 August |
| LL.M. | No courses | 15 September |
| State Examination | 15 July | 15 July |
| Other | 15 July | 15 July |
Master
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
Bachelor
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
MBA
Admission-restricted courses
15 June
Admission-free courses
15 August
LL.M.
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
15 September
State Examination
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
Other
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually. 
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study programs in Humanities are still open for admission for the Winter Semester 2026/2027
ā See them all Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually. Numerus Clausus (Admission Restriction)
For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).
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