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Master's programme

Intercultural Communication — Language, Literature, Media, Art / Communication interculturelle: langues, littératures, médias, arts Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf

Duration
4 semesters
Language of instruction
German
French
Tuition fees
No tuition fees
Next application deadline
1 March 2027
Language level required
English: B2
German: B2

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Programme overview

Quick facts

Degree
MA, other degree
Duration
4 semesters
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Intake
Winter semester
Joint degree / double degree programme
Yes
Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
No

Language of instruction

  • German
  • French

French, German

Programme description

This binational study programme, duly certified by the Franco-German University, seamlessly integrates German studies with coursework in Romance languages and comparative literature.

Students from both countries spend their first year in Toulouse. They then complete their second year in Düsseldorf by undertaking a Master's thesis in language, literature, culture, or media studies. The thesis will be supervised and evaluated jointly by French and German faculty. The topic will be based on the profile of the programme. During the second year in Düsseldorf, students can choose between a concentration in linguistics and a concentration in literature.

Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will be awarded a Master of Arts in German Studies from Heinrich Heine University and a maîtrise in Lettres Modernes from Université Jean Jaurès.

The programme can only be started in the winter semester, which corresponds to the beginning of the French academic year.

Students can receive an Erasmus grant for the duration of their stay abroad.

Mode of study

  • Fully on-site

In cooperation with

Université Jean Jaurès Toulouse

International elements in the curriculum

The curriculum of this study programme includes international elements that support global perspectives and cross-cultural learning:

  • Language training provided

Application and admission

Application period(s)

Applicants from Applications begin Application deadline
All countries
Not specified
1 March 2027
Information on application periods

Academic admissions requirements

Admission is based on a selection process that evaluates an application portfolio.

Your application must include the following documents:

  • Bachelor's degree in German studies
  • Certificate of French language proficiency (details below)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Letter of motivation

Language requirements

Please check all requirements directly with the respective higher education institution.

German language requirements

German: B2

This programme does not require proof of proficiency. Please be aware that you should at least meet the above-mentioned level to successfully participate in the programme.

English language requirements

English: B2

This programme does not require proof of proficiency. Please be aware that you should at least meet the above-mentioned level to successfully participate in the programme.

Requirements for other languages

French: B2

How to apply?

E-mail

Please apply via e-mail.

Contact us

Costs and funding

Tuition fees per semester

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

A semester fee of approx. 350 EUR is required upon registration/enrolment as a student or doctoral researcher. This fee covers transport by bus, tram, and regional trains within North Rhine-Westphalia for the entire semester as well as the use of student facilities at discounted prices.

Cost of living

Students or doctoral researchers should calculate monthly expenses amounting to at least 1,000 EUR in order to live in a modest way, including costs for housing, food, health insurance, semester fees, study materials, etc.

Part-time employment

A limited number of campus jobs are available. Students from non-EU countries are permitted to work 240 half days or 120 full days per calendar year without a work permit.

Scholarships and financing information

Various funding opportunities are available at HHU. Please contact the respective individuals to determine your eligibility for their programme.

https://www.hhu.de/en/studies/organising-your-studies/funding

Special promotion / funding of the programme

  • Franco-German University (FGU)

Living & services

Support for international students

  • Accompanying programme

Career advisory services

The Student Academy provides support through consulting and event offerings for professional orientation and the acquisition of additional qualifications. Utilise these resources to optimally prepare yourself for entering your career.

https://www.studierendenakademie.hhu.de/en/career

Accommodation

On-campus student accommodation is available, as is private accommodation near campus. For further information, please check http://www.stw-d.de or send an e-mail to info@stw-d.de.
Doctoral students can contact the tutor service of the Junior Scientist & International Researcher Centre (JUNO) for information and support concerning accommodation in Düsseldorf (www.juno.hhu.de/en/tutorservice).

Depending on the type of accommodation, the monthly rent in Düsseldorf usually ranges from around 500 EUR to 600 EUR for a basic apartment or a room in a shared apartment ("Wohngemeinschaft").

Contact

Main contact

Department of Modern German Philology

Address
Universitätsstraße 1, 40225 Düsseldorf
Email
E-mail

Additional contact

Name
Prof Dr Alexander Nebrig
Email
E-mail

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