Ethnology study programs

Study Ethnology in Germany (2026/27)

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Ethnology programs in Germany offer international students the opportunity to study cultural diversity, social structures, and everyday life practices in depth, within a country that has long been a center for anthropological and ethnographic research. Often considered a branch of cultural anthropology, ethnology in Germany focuses on the comparative study of cultures, combining fieldwork-based methodologies with critical theoretical perspectives. Students learn to analyze kinship systems, religious practices, economic exchanges, migration patterns, and cultural identities, while engaging with pressing global issues such as intercultural dialogue, postcolonial dynamics, and cultural heritage preservation.

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Disclaimer: You should use this text as a general guide, but it cannot serve as a guarantee. Keep in mind that there is no universal tuition fee that applies to all study programs and all student groups. Hence, we urge you to always individually double-check the specific fees of the specific study programs on their official websites.

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Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Ethnology study programs in Germany.
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Master15 June15 June
Bachelor15 July30 September
Master
Admission-restricted courses
15 June
Admission-free courses
15 June
Bachelor
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
30 September
Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.
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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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