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English-taught Language & Literary Studies Programs in Germany with Admission Restriction — Numerus Clausus/NC (2026/27)

Language & Literary Studies English Programs with NC

Language & Literary Studies English Programs with NC

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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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Top 10 Most Selective Language & Literary Studies English Programs (based on Numerus Clausus)

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Winter Semester 2025/2026
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Numerus ClaususWaiting SemestersAdH-ScoreAcceptance rate
1
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Englisch - Kombinationsbachelor
languagelanguage Bachelor of Arts
1.9
2
0.85
20%
2
Freie Universität Berlin
English Language and Literature [Major or minor]
languagelanguage Bachelor of Arts
2.7
no selection quota
no selection quota
No data published by the university.
3
Heidelberg University
English Studies
language Master of Arts
No data published by the university.
4
Heidelberg University
Sociocultural Anthropology (Ethnology)
language Master of Arts
No data published by the university.
5
Heidelberg University
Computational Linguistics
language Master of Arts
No data published by the university.
6
Heidelberg University
French/Transcultural Studies. Literature and Language Contact within the Francophone Area
languagelanguagelanguage Master of Arts
No data published by the university.
7
Heidelberg University
American Studies
language Master of Arts
No data published by the university.
8
TU Dortmund University
Applied Literary and Cultural Studies
languagelanguage Bachelor of Arts
All applicants admitted.
9
Heidelberg University
Communication, Literature and Media in Modern South Asian languages
languagelanguage Master of Arts
No data published by the university.
10
Heidelberg University
Italy in Contact - Literature, Arts, Languages and Culture
languagelanguagelanguage Master of Arts
No data published by the university.
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Top 10 Universities with the most selective Language & Literary Studies English programs

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1
100%
University of Bayreuth
University of Bayreuth
2
100%
Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
3
100%
Leibniz Universität Hannover
Leibniz Universität Hannover
4
100%
Leuphana University Lüneburg
Leuphana University Lüneburg
5
100%
University of Münster
University of Münster
6
75%
Leipzig University
Leipzig University
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7
67%
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
8
67%
Heidelberg University
Heidelberg University
9
60%
University of Cologne
University of Cologne
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10
57%
Freie Universität Berlin
Freie Universität Berlin
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Language Requirements for English-taught Language & Literary Studies programs with NC

IELTS Language Certificate

IELTS Band

From 4
TOEFL Language Certificate

TOEFL Scores

From 71
Cambridge Language Certificate

Cambridge Levels

From B2 First (FCE)

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LMU - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Munich
"University of Excellence" Top 50 worldwide Top 5 national

Εnglish Studiеs 
languageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
Freie Universität Berlin
Berlin
"University of Excellence" Top 100 worldwide Top 5 national

English Studies: Literature, Language, Сulturе 
languageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 31 May (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
Heidelberg University
Heidelberg
"University of Excellence" Top 50 worldwide Top 5 national

Εnglish Studiеs 
languageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 30 Sep (Winter) - 31 Mar (Summer)
Free / € 1,500
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
University of Münster
Münster
Top 100 worldwide Top 15 national

National and Transnational Studies: Literature, Culturе, Languagе 
languageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Berlin
"University of Excellence" Top 100 worldwide Top 5 national

English Litеraturеs 
languageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 14 Jun (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
University of Potsdam
Potsdam
Top 50 worldwide Top 15 national

Anglophone Modernities in Literature and Сulturе 
languageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 01 Jun (Winter) - 01 Dec (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
Freie Universität Berlin
Berlin
"University of Excellence" Top 100 worldwide Top 5 national

English Language and Literature [Major οr minοr] 
languagelanguageBachelor of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
6 semesters
Duration
Universität Hamburg
Hamburg
"University of Excellence" Top 150 worldwide Top 15 national

English as a World Language (ENGАGΕ) 
languagelanguageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jun (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
Heidelberg University
Heidelberg
"University of Excellence" Top 50 worldwide Top 5 national

French/Transcultural Studies. Literature and Language Contact within the Francophone Аrеa 
languagelanguagelanguageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 30 Sep (Winter) - 31 Mar (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
Leuphana University Lüneburg
Lüneburg
Top 150 worldwide Top 85 national

Culture, Language, Litеraturе 
languagelanguagelanguageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 01 May/01 Jun (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
Heidelberg University
Heidelberg
"University of Excellence" Top 50 worldwide Top 5 national

Communication, Literature and Media in Modern South Аsian languagеs 
languagelanguageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 30 Sep (Winter) - 31 Mar (Summer)
Free / € 1,500
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
Heidelberg University
Heidelberg
"University of Excellence" Top 50 worldwide Top 5 national

Italy in Contact - Literature, Arts, Languages and Сulturе 
languagelanguagelanguageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jun/15 Sep (Winter) - 15 Mar/15 Nov (Summer)
Free / € 1,500
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
University of Bayreuth
Bayreuth
Excellence clusters Top 50 worldwide Top 25 national

Intercultural Anglophonе Studiеs 
languageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
TU Dortmund University
Dortmund
Top 250 worldwide Top 40 national

Applied Literary and Сultural Studiеs 
languagelanguageBachelor of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
7 semesters
Duration
University of Tübingen
Tübingen
Top 150 worldwide Top 15 national

Allgemeine Sprachwissеnsсhaft 
languagelanguageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul/15 Sep (Winter) - 15 Mar (Summer)
Free / € 1,500
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
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M.Sc. Science Communiсatiοn

Ansbach University of Applied Sciences
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Human Geography: Globalisation, Media, and Сulturе
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M.A. Human Geography: Globalisation, Media, and Сulturе

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
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Numerus Clausus (NC)
This Latin term means “limited number” and indicates that a program has restricted admission. In other words, not all applicants can be accepted, so selection is usually based on grades or other criteria when demand exceeds available spots.
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