Liberal Arts: Culture, History, Society University of Regensburg

Are you curious about the world and how it works? Are you interested in the ideas, cultures, and forces that have shaped human societies across time? “Liberal Arts: Culture, History, Society” at the University of Regensburg is an interdisciplinary Bachelor’s programme that invites you to explore the big questions - from the roots of civilisation to contemporary challenges: migration, climate change, gender, social inequality, sustainability and many others that reflect the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Taught entirely in English and with a foundation in the rich tradition of Liberal Arts education — but with a distinct contemporary twist — this seven-semester Bachelor of Arts degree challenges students to think broadly and critically. You’ll engage with history, literature, culture, and the social sciences, building the skills to analyse, communicate, and connect across disciplines.

The programme begins with foundational courses in history, social sciences, and cultural/literary studies, alongside academic writing and language training. In the second semester, students take themed interdisciplinary courses and continue developing language and transferable skills.

From the third to fifth semesters, the focus shifts to interdisciplinary, phenomenon-based learning combined with discipline-specific courses and additional skills training. The sixth semester offers either an Erasmus exchange or a stay-home option with an internship and area studies courses. Finally, the seventh semester is dedicated to thesis preparation, a colloquium, and completing the Bachelor’s thesis.

To be admitted to the Bachelor’s programme "Liberal Arts: Culture, History, Society", applicants must undergo a special aptitude assessment in addition to holding a higher education entrance qualification (secondary school leaving certificate such as the German “Abitur”). This procedure is intended to determine whether applicants possess the skill set required for successful studies. International candidates who do not have a German "Abitur" should please make sure their individual university entrance qualification allows them to enrol in a degree programme in Germany. If in doubt, they can contact us before applying.

Student service fee: approx. 200 EUR per semester (includes a public transport ticket valid for the entire semester)

You will need a minimum of about 1,000 EUR per month (including rent, food, clothing, insurance, books, and study materials).

Students from EU member states and Switzerland do not need a work permit. Students from non-EU states who are registered at a German university are allowed to work 140 days per year.
Please note that almost all employers require good German language skills.

The International Office will try to assist students in finding a room in a student dormitory. The price for a room in a student dormitory ranges from approx. 300 EUR to 450 EUR per month.
For more information about student housing, please contact international.accommodation@ur.de.