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Study American Studies in Germany: 35 Universities with 52 English Degree Programs
All important info for international students in Germany (2023/2024)
It is not surprising for those familiar with German history how much the USA has impacted the country’s culture. This is visible in the everyday use of English words that have long become part of the German language, the American pop-cultural media perceived, and the importance of transatlantic relations for Germany and the US. In this sense, American Studies programs usually cover aspects of literature, culture, language, and society in the United States; only a few programs also pay attention to Latin American countries. This subject field often integrates postcolonial perspectives and analyzes social categories such as race, gender, and class. Use the Study Finder to navigate the wide selection of English-language master’s programs in American Studies.
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Study Programs in English
Universities
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Minimum:
€ 0 (52 programs for EU citizens, 42 programs for Non-EU citizens)
Maximum:
€ 1,500 per semester (52 programs for EU citizens, 10 programs for Non-EU citizens)
Winter Semester
between March 15 and October 18
Summer Semester
between March 15 and October 18
Top-ranked German Universities in American Studies

public University
No. of Students: approx. 51,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)

public University
No. of Students: approx. 28,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500 (per semester)

public University
No. of Students: approx. 36,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)

public University
No. of Students: approx. 28,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500 (per semester)

public University
No. of Students: approx. 38,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)
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Tuition Fees
2 English Degree Programs for American Studies in Germany

Leibniz Universität Hannover
Hannover
North American Studies
(per semester)

University of Kassel
Kassel
English and American Studies

(per semester)
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester 2023/2024
Summer Semester 2023
Winter Semester 2024/2025
39 programs
10 programs
49 programs
Application Requirements
When you apply to a master’s program in Germany, universities usually expect you to have an academic degree in a related discipline. For the subject of American Studies, this could be the first degree in English or North American Language and Literature, Comparative Studies, or other comparable Language or Literary Studies. Usually, application tests or interviews are not part of the admission process; students must submit the required documents. In addition to standard certificates (e.g., a first-degree certificate, a transcript of records, a language certificate), a CV and a letter of motivation are typically required. For American Studies, excellent English-language skills - usually on a C1 level - are a prerequisite for admission and must be demonstrated with a language certificate.
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2 English Degree Programs for American Studies in Germany

Leibniz Universität Hannover
Hannover
North American Studies
(per semester)

University of Kassel
Kassel
English and American Studies

(per semester)
Language Requirements
IELTS Band
TOEFL Scores
Cambridge Levels
5.5 (1 program )
72 (1 program )
B2 First (FCE) (4 programs )
8 (2 programs )
110 (2 programs )
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (13 programs )
IELTS Band
5.5 (1 program )
8 (2 programs )
TOEFL Scores
72 (1 program )
110 (2 programs )
Cambridge Levels
B2 First (FCE) (4 programs )
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (13 programs )
2 English Degree Programs for American Studies in Germany

Leibniz Universität Hannover
Hannover
North American Studies
(per semester)

University of Kassel
Kassel
English and American Studies

(per semester)
Program Features
4-6 semesters
Duration→ View all programs with online courses
Online CoursesMaster of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
Winter intake
48.1%Summer intake
0%Winter & Summer intake
51.9%List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in American Studies

Program Fees: € 0
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)

Chemnitz University of Technology
Program Fees: € 0
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)

Program Fees: € 0
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)

Program Fees: € 0
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
MBM (Master of Business Marketing)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
MLB (Master of Law and Business)
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)

Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Program Fees: € 0
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
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