German-Italian Studies / Deutsch-Italienische Studien University of Bonn

The Master of Arts German-Italian Studies is an international programme with a joint degree. It arose from a cooperation between the University of Florence and the University of Bonn. The course of study is focused on philological and cultural knowledge about Italy and Germany and the mediation of German and Italian culture. The students participate in courses in the Department of Romance Studies as well as in the Department of German Studies. This curriculum includes lectures and courses in literature, (inter)cultural and media studies, linguistics and comparative studies, and language courses. Within the curriculum, it is possible to study a minor subject in political science, sociology or art history.

Students enrolling in Bonn will usually study two or three semesters there and one or two semesters in Florence. Students enrolling in Florence will study two or three semesters there and one or two semesters in Bonn. The graduates are awarded a joint degree.

Detailed information about the structure and the content of the international programme can also be found on the course website.

University of Florence (Italy)

An internship can be completed voluntarily and will be recognised as a module.

Academic admission requirements include a Bachelor of Arts in German-Italian Studies or a similar subject as well as very good knowledge of Italian and German literature, linguistics and culture.

Very good knowledge of Italian at C1 level (CEFR)

The University of Bonn is a public university, meaning that it does not charge tuition fees. However, all students must pay the semester fee of about 350 EUR per semester, which covers a Deutschlandsemesterticket (student transit pass for public transport) and statutory accident insurance, among other things.

Students in Bonn can expect to pay around 1,000 EUR a month, with rent accounting for the largest share of their living costs.

The programme will give the students the opportunity to establish contacts with cultural, political and social institutions or companies, especially in the German-Italian environment.

The University of Bonn has a central Career Service (www.uni-bonn.de/careerservice), which provides a range of advice and support about choosing a career and applying for jobs. International students can also join the iStart career programme (www.uni-bonn.de/istart), which teaches participants tangible knowledge and valuable skills that will enable them to write successful applications for jobs in Germany. The programme is geared toward giving students a successful career path both during and after their studies and thus making it easier for them to enter the job market.

Students at the University of Bonn can apply for a room in a dormitory owned by the Studierendenwerk Bonn (see www.studierendenwerk-bonn.de/en/accommodation for more details).

For further information on housing in Bonn, please visit our website at www.uni-bonn.de/living-in-bonn.

International applicants who are admitted to the Master’s programme can apply for a dorm room through the programme coordinator. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that all students will be allotted a room, as these are in short supply.