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Study Literature and Media Studies in Germany (2026/27)
Literature and Media Studies in Germany
Studying Literature and Media Studies as an international student explores how stories, texts, images, and digital media shape culture and public discourse across history and modern society. The program combines literary studies with media theory, film and digital media analysis, cultural history, and communication research to examine narratives from classical literature to contemporary streaming platforms and social media. Germany and other leading study destinations offer strong interdisciplinary programs with access to archives, film collections, and media research centers.
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German Students 
Other EU Students 
Non-EU Students German StudentsDegree
Tuition Fee
Bachelor
0 - 10,000 euros (per semester)
Master
No tuition fees
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.
Deadlines
Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Literature and Media Studies study programs in Germany.
German Students Other EU Students 
Non-EU Students Non-EU StudentsWinter Semester
Summer Semester
| Admission-restricted courses | Admission-free courses | |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 15 July | 31 May |
| Bachelor | 15 July | 01 June |
| Other | No courses | No information |
Master
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
31 May
Bachelor
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
01 June
Other
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
No information
Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually. 
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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