German Studies study programs

Study German Studies in Germany (2026/27)

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Germany offers international students comprehensive German Studies programs examining language, culture, history, and societal contributions of German-speaking countries through interdisciplinary curricula covering Germany, Austria, and Switzerland from literature and philosophy to political developments and contemporary social issues at prestigious institutions in the heart of German-speaking Europe. Students engage with significant literary works from Goethe to contemporary authors, influential thinkers from Kant to Habermas, and cultural movements from Romanticism to modern film while exploring media, intercultural relations, and advanced German language training combined with cultural analysis, history, and critical theory developing language mastery, critical thinking, and cross-cultural communication skills. Programs benefit from direct access to primary sources, archives, cultural institutions like Goethe Institutes, partnerships with Austrian and Swiss universities, and immersion in contemporary German society experiencing reunification legacies, EU integration dynamics, and multicultural transformation firsthand.

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Bachelor
No tuition fees
Master
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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 German Studies study programs in Germany.
German Students
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MasterNo information15 July
Bachelor15 July15 July
Master
Admission-restricted courses
No information
Admission-free courses
15 July
Bachelor
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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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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