Master's Programme German Studies in Cultural Comparison Heidelberg University
- Duration
- 4 semesters
- Language of instruction
- German
- Tuition fees
- Tuition varies
- Next application deadline
- 31 March 2027 (summer semester)
- Language level required
- English: B1German: C1
Programme overview
Quick facts
- Degree
- MA
- Duration
- 4 semesters
- Intake
- Winter and summer semester
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
Language of instruction
Courses are held in German.
Programme description
The consecutive Master's programme German Studies in Cultural Comparison is built on the corresponding BA programme and offers in-depth courses within the subject discipline of comparative German studies. Students choose to specialise either in linguistics or literature.
The linguistics courses include, among others, theoretical modules on language structure and language comparison, language acquisition, bilingualism and language contact.
In the literature courses, the theoretical modules are concerned with comparative and intercultural literature studies and a cultural comparison of the history of literature.
In addition to these courses, students choose between different module profiles: the language and cognition profile or the intercultural communication profile. Depending on which profile is chosen, the Master's programme prepares students for careers at universities or as cultural mediators in cultural centres or international businesses.
Programme structure
Students choose to specialise either in linguistics or literature. It is possible to study the Master's programme part-time.
Mode of study
- Fully on-site
International elements in the curriculum
The curriculum of this study programme includes international elements that support global perspectives and cross-cultural learning:
- Training in intercultural skills
- Language comparison
- Comparative literary studies
- Intercultural communication
Application and admission
Application period(s)
Winter semester
| Applicants from | Applications begin | Application deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|
All countries
|
1 April 2027
|
30 September 2027
|
Summer semester
| Applicants from | Applications begin | Application deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|
All countries
|
1 October 2026
|
31 March 2027
|
Academic admissions requirements
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in modern languages
Language requirements
German language requirements
Accepted certificates include
| Certificates | Minimum result |
|---|---|
Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH)
|
Total: DSH-2
|
English language requirements
Accepted certificates include
| Certificates | Minimum result |
|---|---|
IELTS Academic
|
Total: 4 / 9
|
How to apply?
Costs and funding
Tuition fees per semester
Varied
Semester contribution
Approx. 150 EUR
Scholarships and financing information
Living & services
Support for international students
- Buddy programme
Contact
Department of German as a Foreign Language Philology
- Name
- Dr Martina Engelbrecht
- Adresse
- Plöck 55, 69117 Heidelberg
- Telefon
- +49 6221547742