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German Studies University of Duisburg-Essen

Degree
Master of Arts
Standard period of study (amount)
6 semesters
Location
Essen

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

German Studies

Annotation

A completed university degree is required\; Possibly further entrance requirements (see examination regulations, inquire at the faculty)\; A certificate of equivalence for the first degree must be obtained from the faculty and submitted at the time of enrolment\;

Studying at more than 140 partner universities within the framework of ERASMUS possible\;
Partner higher education institutions: www.uni-due.de/international/partner.shtml

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

For more information, please see our detailed degree course description.

Lecture period

Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027 (Universitywide lecture period)

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired (Universitywide deadline)
    Information and deadlines for the recognition of study and examination achievements from your previous studies can be found at: https://www.uni-due.de/studierendensekretariat/hoehere_fachsemester.shtml
  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    01.05.2026 - 05.02.2027 (Universitywide deadline)
  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    Expired (Universitywide deadline)
    More information can be found at: https://www.uni-due.de/international/international-admissions.php
  • Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants

    01.06.2026 - 05.02.2027 (Universitywide deadline)
    Enquire at the university; Online application only

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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