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Literature, General and Comparative Frankfurt University

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Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Standard period of study (amount)
6 semesters
Location
Frankfurt am Main

Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

  • General Literary Studies
  • Comparative Literary Studies

Focus

Literature and Languages, Literary Theory, Comparative Studies, Literature, Art and Media, Literature and Philosophy, General Literary Studies, Comparative Literature

Annotation

The degree programme requires passive language skills in English and French at B2 level. Proof of language skills is provided by passing the B2 module. Another modern foreign language or Latin is strongly recommended. Module B2 must be completed by the end of the 4th study semester.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

Admission requirements

Knowledge of two foreign languages is required. One of these foreign languages must be English at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Further information at https://www.uni-frankfurt.de/142924650/Allgemeine_u__Vergleichende_Literaturwissenschaften__BA_HF__nichtamtliche_Lesefassung.pdf

Lecture period

Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 12.02.2027

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    Expired
  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Expired
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Expired
  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    as per letter of acceptance

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

Further languages

English, French

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