Ibero-Romance Cultural Studies University of Augsburg
- Duration
- 4 semesters
- Language of instruction
- GermanOther teaching languageSpanish
- Tuition fees
- No tuition fees
- Next application deadline
- 15 March 2027 (summer semester)
- Language level required
- English: NoneGerman: B2
Programme overview
Quick facts
- Degree
- MA
- Duration
- 4 semesters
- Full-time / part-time
- Full-time
- Intake
- Winter and summer semester
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- No
Language of instruction
- German
- Other teaching language
- Spanish
Courses are held in German, Spanish and Portuguese.
Programme description
The research and transfer-oriented Master of Arts (MA) “Ibero-Romance Cultural Studies” (IRK) addresses students interested in (inter)cultural topics related to the Iberian Peninsula and Latin America from a comparative and transnational viewpoint. Besides Spanish and Portuguese language socio-cultures and media, the transatlantic relations between Europe, the Americas and Africa are studied from a historic as well as actual perspective, including (post)colonial and (trans)areal aspects.
Contents:
- History of language, ideas and (media)culture in Ibero-Romania
- Ibero-Romance diversity, interculturality & pluricentricity
- Transatlantic relations
- Decolonial perspectives
- Philological-based humanities approach
- and much more
Programme structure
Semester abroad (third semester) with internship/project option, which can also be realised as an internship semester at home
Structured options in two elective modules (first and second semester) to acquire interdisciplinary competencies
Mode of study
- Fully on-site
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
- Training in intercultural skills
- International guest lecturers
- Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s)
Part of the IRK involves a semester abroad (third semester), during which students have the option of studying at a university, undertaking a case study or completing an internship (or a combination of these).
Students receive detailed guidance on choosing universities or institutions abroad as well as on scholarship opportunities and other forms of financial support.
- Opportunities for students to work abroad
The programme includes international elements such as European Spring Schools, transatlantic workshops in Argentina, Brazil and other Latin American countries, and lectures, readings and masterclasses with international experts in literature, linguistics and cultural studies.
There are close partnerships between IRK and the universities of Buenos Aires (Universidad del Salvador), São Paulo (USP), Coimbra and Santiago de Compostela, as well as with Granada.
The ISLA Institute of Iberian and Latin American Studies, with which the degree programme works closely, also organises award ceremonies (ISLA-Preis), poster exhibitions and lecture series on different subjects such as film, Latin American femmes de lettres or translation/cultural transfer, featuring international experts.
Integrated internships
The semester abroad (third semester) is offered also as an internship (or a combination of case study /internship).
Application and admission
Application period(s)
Winter semester
| Applicants from | Applications begin | Application deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|
All countries
|
Not specified
|
15 September 2026
|
Summer semester
| Applicants from | Applications begin | Application deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|
All countries
|
Not specified
|
15 March 2027
|
Academic admissions requirements
BA degree (or licentiate, Magister, Master, state examination) in:
Ibero-Romance Studies, Hispanic Studies, Lusophone Studies, Latin American Studies, Romance Philology or similar
Language requirements
German language requirements
Accepted certificates include
| Certificates | Minimum result |
|---|---|
telc Deutsch
|
Total: telc Deutsch B2
|
Goethe-Zertifikat
|
Total: Goethe-Zertifikat B2
|
English language requirements
Requirements for other languages
Spanish OR Portuguese: C1 (CEFR)
How to apply?
Costs and funding
Tuition fees per semester
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
181.95 EUR per semester
Scholarships and financing information
Germany scholarship, scholarships for international students at the University of Augsburg, partial scholarships from the University of Augsburg for study-related stays abroad, University of Augsburg Foundation
Living & services
Support for international students
- Welcome event
- Tutors
- Specialist counselling
Support for specific needs
Studying with a disability
The University of Augsburg is an inclusive higher education institution.
See: https://www.uni-augsburg.de/de/verantwortung/inklusion/Refugee programme
The University of Augsburg runs a Welcome Service for students from international backgrounds; the programme coordinator is also on hand to help with enquiries regarding visas and language courses.
Studying with a family
The University of Augsburg offers childcare during the semester and during the school holidays.
Course-specific language courses available
Contact
Department of Romance Studies, Faculty of Philology and History; ISLA Institute of Iberian and Latin American Studies
- Name
- Prof Dr Victor A. Ferretti Victor A. Ferretti
- Address
- Universitätsstraße 10, 86159 Augsburg
- Phone
- +49 498215985654
Additional contact
- Name
- Dr Nora Zapf Nora Zapf
- Phone
- +49 498215985948