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Study Language and Literary Studies in Germany: 52 Universities with 146 English Degree Programs
All important info for international students in Germany (2023/2024)
Master programs in Language and Literary Studies offered in English at German universities often intersect with Area Studies and focus on regions such as the anglophone world, and African and Asian countries. Furthermore, courses informed by Comparative Studies or in International Linguistics and Communication deal with the role of language in a globalized world. Studying these issues in a cosmopolitan classroom environment granted by the international programs at German universities, allows for an exchange with students of other cultural backgrounds with diverse language skills. Furthermore, Master’s programs in Language and Literary Studies often include language courses and stays abroad, which make it possible to experience multilingualism first hand.
There also is a broad choice of programs dealing with contemporary demands of translating human language to virtual spheres of life and communicating and translating in transnational businesses and cultures. For experimental research of these topics, German universities grant access to up-to date language laboratories.
The Study Finder gives you an overview of all your options to study Language and Literary Studies in Germany.
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Study Programs in English
Universities
Universities in International Rankings
Minimum:
€ 0 (137 programs for EU citizens, 108 programs for Non-EU citizens)
Maximum:
€ 11,050 per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)
Winter Semester
between February 15 and January 09
Summer Semester
between March 15 and October 18
Top-ranked German Universities in Language and Literary 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 - € 3,500 (per semester)

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

Heidelberg University
Heidelberg
Communication and Society in Ibero-America
(per semester)


ifs international film school cologne / TH Köln - Cologne University of Applied Sciences
Cologne
Digital Narratives
(per semester)

Fulda University of Applied Sciences
Fulda
Intercultural Communication and European Studies

(per semester)
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester 2023/2024
Summer Semester 2023
Winter Semester 2024/2025
106 programs
31 programs
136 programs
Application Requirements
When you apply to a Master’s program in Language and Literary Studies at a German university, you will need an academic degree in a related discipline. Many programs accept applicants from diverse Social Sciences and Humanities, as long as a certain amount of credits relevant to the respective Master’s degree have been gained throughout the first degree. For more specific programs, knowledge of Computational Linguistics, Statistics, Area Studies or Translation may be required. Usually, application tests or interviews are not part of the admission process, students must simply submit required documents. In addition to standard certificates (e.g. first degree certificate, a transcript of records, a language certificate), a CV and a letter of motivation are typically required. Excellent English-language skills - usually on a B2-C1 level - are usually a prerequisite for admission, in some cases other relevant language skills have to be demonstrated with a language certificate.
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3 English Degree Programs for Language and Literary Studies in Germany

Heidelberg University
Heidelberg
Communication and Society in Ibero-America
(per semester)


ifs international film school cologne / TH Köln - Cologne University of Applied Sciences
Cologne
Digital Narratives
(per semester)

Fulda University of Applied Sciences
Fulda
Intercultural Communication and European Studies

(per semester)
Language Requirements
IELTS Band
TOEFL Scores
Cambridge Levels
4.5 (1 program )
61 (1 program )
B1 Preliminary (PET) (1 program )
8 (2 programs )
115 (1 program )
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (36 programs )
IELTS Band
4.5 (1 program )
8 (2 programs )
TOEFL Scores
61 (1 program )
115 (1 program )
Cambridge Levels
B1 Preliminary (PET) (1 program )
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (36 programs )
3 English Degree Programs for Language and Literary Studies in Germany

Heidelberg University
Heidelberg
Communication and Society in Ibero-America
(per semester)


ifs international film school cologne / TH Köln - Cologne University of Applied Sciences
Cologne
Digital Narratives
(per semester)

Fulda University of Applied Sciences
Fulda
Intercultural Communication and European Studies

(per semester)
Program Features
2-12 semesters
Duration→ View all programs with online courses
Online CoursesMaster of Arts
Master of Science
Master of Education
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Education
Winter intake
53.4%Summer intake
1.4%Winter & Summer intake
45.2%List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Language and Literary Studies

Program Fees: € 11,050 - € 15,750
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)

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

Brand University of Applied Sciences
Program Fees: € 5,340 - € 6,840
M.A. (Master 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 - € 4,500
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
M.A. (Master of Arts)
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)
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