German Language and Literature University of Münster
- Degree
- Master of Arts
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Münster
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
German Studies
Target group
Graduates of a subject-relevant degree course
Admission modus
Without admission restriction
Admission requirements
As an alternative to proof of a professionally qualifying degree (Bachelor's degree etc.) with a final grade of at least 2.3, proof of being among the top 40% of graduates in that year can be provided. A grade of less than this can be compensated for with a good degree in the subject of German Studies (grade 2.0 or better).
Lecture period
- Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027
- Summer semester 2027: 05.04.2027 - 16.07.2027 (Universitywide lecture period)
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
Expired
Some Master's degree programmes have an application deadline of 15.09.: www.uni-muenster.de/imperia/md/content/wwu/studierendensekretariat/verl__ngerte_bewerbungsfrist_fawima_15.09.pdfDeadlines for International Students from the European Union
Expired
Without DSH-2 (German language examination for entrance to an institution of higher education for international applicants) or passing an equivalent language test: 01.- 31.05.2026 (language course application or direct DSH test).Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Expired
Without DSH-2 (German language examination for entrance to an institution of higher education for international applicants) or passing an equivalent language test: 01.- 31.05.2026 (language course application or direct DSH test).Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
Expired
Languages of instruction
Main language
German