Study Ethnology in Germany: 8 Universities with 9 English Degree Programs

All important info for international students in Germany (2024/2025)

Updated: 04-19-2024 | Reading Time: 3 minutes

Ethnology studies the characteristics of different peoples and the relationships between them. Students learn to understand the complexities around cultural nuances, social backgrounds, and the historical nature of nations and peoples in their times. This means a deep dive into inquiring origins, languages, customs, and institutions, making this a challenging and rewarding field for future graduates.

Overview

masters
9

Study Programs in English

universities
8

Universities

ranking
8

Universities in International Rankings

Tuition Fees

Minimum:

€ 0 (9 programs for EU citizens, 5 programs for Non-EU citizens)

Maximum:

€ 1,500 per semester (9 programs for EU citizens, 4 programs for Non-EU citizens)

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester

between May 31 and November 30

Summer Semester

between May 31 and November 30

View all 9 courses still open for next intake

Top-ranked German Universities in Ethnology

#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
#89Times Higher Education Ranking
University of Tübingen

public University

No. of Students: approx. 27,000 students

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

Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #151-200, QS World University Rankings #168

Tuition Fees

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4
0
0
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3 English Degree Programs for Ethnology in Germany

Application & Admission

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester 2024/2025

Summer Semester 2024

Winter Semester 2025/2026

Open Programs

Application Modes

Application Modes

0% national admission restriction (national NC)
33.3% local admission restriction (local NC)
0% no admission restriction, but ability test
66.7% no admission restriction
0% no information provided

Application Process

Application Process

66.7% directly at University
0% directly at University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)
33.3% via uni-assist

3 English Degree Programs for Ethnology in Germany

Language Requirements

IELTS Band

TOEFL Scores

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

6.5 (1 program )

Minimum:

70 (1 program )

Minimum:

B2 First (FCE) (1 program )

Maximum:

7 (3 programs )

Maximum:

100 (2 programs )

Maximum:

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (1 program )

IELTS Band

Minimum:

6.5 (1 program )

Maximum:

7 (3 programs )

TOEFL Scores

Minimum:

70 (1 program )

Maximum:

100 (2 programs )

Cambridge Levels

Minimum:

B2 First (FCE) (1 program )

Maximum:

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (1 program )

3 English Degree Programs for Ethnology in Germany

Program Features

3-4 semesters

Duration
Online Courses
degree typesDegree Types

Master of Arts

Beginning

Winter intake

66.7%

Summer intake

0%

Winter & Summer intake

33.3%

List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Ethnology

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Heidelberg University

public University · No. of Students: 28,000

Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500

M.A. (Master of Arts)

Paderborn University

public University · No. of Students: 19,000

Program Fees: € 0

M.A. (Master of Arts)

TU Dortmund University

public Technical University · No. of Students: 32,000

Program Fees: € 0

M.A. (Master of Arts)

University of Freiburg

public University · No. of Students: 24,000

Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500

M.A. (Master of Arts)

University of Rostock

public University · No. of Students: 13,000

Program Fees: € 0

M.A. (Master of Arts)

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