Master of Arts in European Literatures and Cultures / Europäische Literaturen und Kulturen University of Freiburg

This programme examines the literatures and cultures of Europe and their historical, systematic and sociocultural relevance, from ancient times to the present. The focus is on literary-cultural processes of production, reception and exchange, both within Europe and between Europe and other cultural areas. Special attention is devoted to the interplay between literary tradition and innovation, and to the productive connections between literature and other arts, media and forms of cultural knowledge. The programme's approach is decidedly comparative and interdisciplinary; it combines theory and methods from the fields of philology as well as from cultural and media studies.

The objective of the programme is to impart deepened knowledge of European literatures and cultures, in terms of both their historical origins and their present structures. Students learn to reflect according to methodological-theoretical models and to analyse complex literary and cultural phenomena. Integral to the programme is the attainment of comprehensive competence in dealing with inter- and transcultural issues, as well as the strengthening of practical skills within the field of literary and cultural exchange at home and abroad.

More detailed information at:
https://uni-freiburg.de/germanistik/europaeische-literaturen-und-kulturen-european-literatures-and-cultures/ 

An internship in the field of literature mediation in public spaces and a research internship at home or abroad are possible.

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in philology or cultural studies

Knowledge of a further modern foreign language at level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, or a basic knowledge of an ancient language

190 EUR per semester:

• Administrative fee: 80 EUR
• Contribution to the constituted student body: 7 EUR
• Contribution to the student union: 103 EUR

Participants must ensure that sufficient funding is available to finance their participation in a course of study. The average cost of living in Freiburg for one month is currently approx. 850 EUR to 1,000 EUR.

Some details:

• Rooms in private accommodation, including extra costs: 350 EUR – 700 EUR
• Rooms in student residences, including extra costs: 250 EUR – 550 EUR
• Private expenses amount to around 350 EUR per month.
• Health insurance is available for approx. 120 EUR per month.
• Transport: A special student ticket for regional transport costs approx. 96 EUR per semester.

As Freiburg is an attractive city, finding a suitable and affordable place to live can take a little while. The University of Freiburg offers all newly enrolled international students the possibility to apply for student housing via the International Office. In addition to these dormitories, which are run by the Studierendenwerk Freiburg (www.swfr.de/en), several independent residence halls are listed on the university website (https://uni-freiburg.de/internationaloffice/housing/). The Studierendenwerk Freiburg and the International Office also offer a list of available private rooms.