Study Humanities in Germany: 123 Universities with 450 English Study Programs

All important info for international students in Germany (2023/2024)

Updated: 06-02-2023 | Reading Time: 3 minutes

Often associated with past generations of influential thinkers the interdisciplinary English-language Master’s programs in the field of humanities offered by German universities are very attractive. Often, they connect these classic foundations and apply them pragmatically to deal with pressing and important issues of our societies today.

Overview

450

Study Programs in English

123

Universities

Universities in International Rankings

Tuition Fees

Minimum:

€ 0 (319 programs for EU citizens, 272 programs for Non-EU citizens)

Maximum:

€ 18,250 per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester

between June 10 and June 01

Summer Semester

between June 15 and June 01

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Top-ranked German Universities in Humanities

Top 100 Worldwide

Top 250 Worldwide

National Ranking

#32Times Higher Education Ranking

LMU - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

public University

No. of Students: approx. 51,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)

Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #48, QS World University Rankings #64

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#38Times Higher Education Ranking

Technical University of Munich

public Technical University

No. of Students: approx. 47,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)

QS World University Rankings #50, Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #52

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#42Times Higher Education Ranking

Heidelberg University

public University

No. of Students: approx. 28,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500 (per semester)

Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #57, QS World University Rankings #63

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#74Times Higher Education Ranking

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

public University

No. of Students: approx. 36,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 - € 2,500 (per semester)

QS World University Rankings #128

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#83Times Higher Education Ranking

Freie Universität Berlin

public University

No. of Students: approx. 38,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,650 (per semester)

QS World University Rankings #127

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Tuition Fees

319

Free
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272

Free
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€ 1500/sem
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€ 5.000/sem
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3 English Degree Programs for Humanities in Germany

University of Potsdam / Film University Babelsberg Konrad Wolf / Erich Pommer Institut - EPI
Potsdam

Top 300 worldwideTop 20 nationalBlended learning

European Film Business and Law (LL.M.)

Master of Laws

Application Deadlines: 31 Jul (Winter)

€ 5750

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

2 Years

Duration

Get a joint degree from two universitiesTake advantage of the hands-on learningApply for the EPI scholarship

Heidelberg University
Heidelberg

"University of Excellence"Top 50 worldwideTop 5 national

Communication and Society in Ibero-America

Master of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jun/30 Sep (Winter)

Free / € 1500

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

2 Years

Duration

Understand how communication shapes the Ibero-American societyInternship or integrated research stay in Ibero-AmericaStudy at the oldest and highly renowned university in Germany

Macromedia University of Applied Sciences
Munich

Design Management

Master of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jun/15 Aug (Winter) - 15 Dec/15 Feb (Summer)

€ 6500

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

1.5 - 2 Years

Duration

Become an expert in building bridges between design, marketing, and project managementBuild a strong network with organizations from different industriesStudy in the jewel of Bavaria: Munich

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester 2023/2024

Summer Semester 2024

Winter Semester 2024/2025

Open Programs

308 programs

46 programs

422 programs

Application Modes

0% national admission restriction (national NC)

27.3% local admission restriction (local NC)

46.2% no admission restriction

26.5% no information provided

Application Process

67.6% directly at University

4.7% directly at University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)

28.4% via uni-assist

3 English Degree Programs for Humanities in Germany

OHM Professional School
Nuremberg Tech · Nuremberg

MBA in General Management for Non-Economics Graduates

Master of Business Administration

Application Deadlines: 30 Jun/15 Sep (Winter) - 15 Dec/15 Feb (Summer)

€ 5250 - € 7000

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

1.5 - 2 Years

Duration

A high-quality MBA teaches core subjects of management to non-business graduatesTake advantage of the networking opportunities with renowned companiesStudy in a diverse and multicultural environment

AMD Academy Fashion & Design
Hochschule Fresenius - University of Applied Sciences · Berlin

Top 195 national

Sustainability in Fashion and Creative Industries

Master of Arts

Application open all year

€ 4770 / € 5190

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

1.5 Years

Duration

Creativity and sustainability: A thriving sectorAMD: Over 30 years promoting fashion and designStudy and live in Berlin, Germany's buzzing capital

Clausthal University of Technology
Clausthal-Zellerfeld

Top 60 nationalOnline Course

Intercultural Leadership and Technology

Master of Science

Application Deadlines: 01 Oct (Winter) - 01 Apr (Summer)

€ 2880

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

2 Years

Duration

Become an expert on intercultural leadership and technologyBe part of a top university of technology100% flexible - study completely online!

Language Requirements

IELTS Band

TOEFL Scores

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

4.5 (1 program )

Minimum:

61 (1 program )

Minimum:

B1 Preliminary (PET) (2 programs )

Maximum:

8 (2 programs )

Maximum:

115 (1 program )

Maximum:

FCE Grade A (1 program )

IELTS Band

Minimum:

4.5 (1 program )

Maximum:

8 (2 programs )

TOEFL Scores

Minimum:

61 (1 program )

Maximum:

115 (1 program )

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

B1 Preliminary (PET) (2 programs )

Maximum:

FCE Grade A (1 program )

3 English Degree Programs for Humanities in Germany

Leuphana University Lüneburg
Lüneburg

Top 950 worldwideTop 75 national

Psychology & Sustainability

Master of Science

Application Deadlines: 01 Jun (Winter)

€ 1105 / € 8100

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

2 Years

Duration

Double Degree Jointly offered by Leuphana University and the University of Groningen in the NetherlandsUnique Mix: Psychology + SustainabilityGreat career options as a one-of-a-kind-specialist

Saarland University
Saarbrücken

Top 450 worldwideTop 35 national

European and International Law

Master of Laws

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)

€ 3400

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

1 Year

Duration

Excellent job opportunities in European and international organizationsBe part of a top university and a renowned institute specialized in law — Saarland University and its Europa-InstitutTake part in excursions to important European and international institutions

Mediadesign University of Applied Sciences
Berlin

Media Management

Bachelor of Arts

Application open all year

€ 4110 / € 6300

Tuition Fees
(per semester)

3.5 Years

Duration

Become an expert in media management and choose between two great specializationsComplete an internship with university partner ICONStudy in a city filled with creativity: Berlin