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

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Germany is the perfect place for international students looking to study Language & Literary Studies. It's a top destination for those who want to be part of a vibrant community of scholars, where rigorous textual analysis meets contemporary literary theory. Plus, it's a place where books are celebrated more than anywhere else, with the world's largest book fair in Frankfurt.

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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 Programs (based on Numerus Clausus)

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Numerus ClaususWaiting SemestersAdH-ScoreAcceptance rate
1
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
Medien- und Kulturwissenschaft
languagelanguage Bachelor of Arts
No data published by the university.
2
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Bildung an Grundschulen, Studienfach Sonderpädagogik mit den Fachrichtungen Gebärdensprachpädagogik/Hören und Kommunikation
language Bachelor of Arts
1.7
7
1.05
15%
3
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Medienkulturwissenschaft
language Master of Arts
1.8
no selection quota
no selection quota
No data published by the university.
4
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Englisch - Kombinationsbachelor
languagelanguage Bachelor of Arts
1.9
2
0.85
20%
5
Freie Universität Berlin
Sprache und Gesellschaft - Kernfach im Kombi-Bachelor
language Bachelor of Arts
2.0
no selection quota
no selection quota
No data published by the university.
6
Freie Universität Berlin
Allgemeine und Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaften
language Bachelor of Arts
2.2
no selection quota
no selection quota
No data published by the university.
7
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Kunst- und Bildgeschichte
language Bachelor of Arts
2.7
n.a.
1.3
29%
8
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.
9
Universität Hamburg
Allgemeine Sprachwissenschaft
language Bachelor of Arts
no selection quota
no selection quota
42
No data published by the university.
10
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Deutsch - Kombinationsbachelor
language Bachelor of Arts
All applicants admitted.
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Share of admission-restricted programs
1
73%
University of Mannheim
University of Mannheim
2
67%
Europa-Universität Flensburg
Europa-Universität Flensburg
3
50%
Leibniz Universität Hannover
Leibniz Universität Hannover
4
40%
Heidelberg University
Heidelberg University
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5
39%
Freie Universität Berlin
Freie Universität Berlin
6
37%
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
7
37%
Leipzig University
Leipzig University
8
36%
Universität Hamburg
Universität Hamburg
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9
33%
University of Bayreuth
University of Bayreuth
10
29%
University of Cologne
University of Cologne
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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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