Theology & Religious Studies Application Deadlines

Theology & Religious Studies Study Programs in Germany: Application Deadlines (2026/27)

Theology & Religious Studies: Deadlines

Germany offers international students exceptional theology and religious studies programs that combine the country's historic role as the cradle of the Protestant Reformation with modern pluralistic approaches that treat religion as a powerful historical force and a living reality. These programs draw on centuries of theological scholarship while embracing contemporary issues. Students engage deeply with ancient texts in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin, as well as with critical examinations of the intersection of faith, politics, migration, and cultural change.

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Theology & Religious Studies Application Deadlines for Summer Semester 2027

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Theology & Religious Studies study programs for the Summer Semester 2027.

Non-EU Students

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses	Still open for application
Master	20 November	15 January	>90% of Master programs
Bachelor	15 January	15 January	>90% of Bachelor programs
State Examination	15 January	15 January	100% of State Examination programs
Other	15 January	15 January	100% of Other programs

Master

Admission-restricted courses

20 November

Admission-free courses

15 January

>90% still open for application

Bachelor

Admission-restricted courses

15 January

Admission-free courses

15 January

>90% still open for application

State Examination

Admission-restricted courses

15 January

Admission-free courses

15 January

100% still open for application

Other

Admission-restricted courses

15 January

Admission-free courses

15 January

100% still open for application

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Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually.

Theology & Religious Studies Application Deadlines for Winter Semester 2026/2027

Below are the most frequent application deadlines for Theology & Religious Studies study programs for the Winter Semester 2026/2027.

Non-EU Students

	Admission-restricted courses	Admission-free courses	Still open for application
Master	31 May	15 July	<10% of Master programs
Bachelor	15 July	15 July	<10% of Bachelor programs
State Examination	15 July	15 July	0% of State Examination programs
Other	15 July	15 July	<10% of Other programs