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Key Facts
Degree
M.A.
Duration
4 Semesters
Type
Postgraduate
Accreditation
Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)
Until Mar 2029
uni-assist
Not Required
ECTS Credits
120 ECTS
Language
English
Campus
Mainz
Programme Start
Winter Semester, Summer Semester
Intakes per Year
2
German Requirement
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Tuition & Fees
EU / EEA Students
- semester fee:
- €330 semester contribution
Non-EU / International
- tuition:
- €0 tuition, €330 semester contribution
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Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, an Universitäten in Mainz, Germany offers an M.A. in American Studies, spanning 4 semesters (120 ECTS credits). The programme is taught entirely in English, making it accessible to international students without German language skills; the programme holds Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt) accreditation. Most public universities in Germany charge no tuition fees; students pay only a semester contribution (typically €150–€350). Applications are submitted directly to the university (uni-assist is not required). Intake begins in Winter Semester, Summer Semester. GradGermany provides end-to-end support for Indian students applying to master's programmes in Germany — from eligibility assessment and SOP review to visa guidance and post-arrival settlement.
Language Requirements
German DSH-2 or TestDaF (min 2×TDN4 + 2×TDN3) or telc C1 Hochschule or Goethe C2
Entry Requirements
German Language
Most degree programmes require German at DSH-2 level (higher or lower levels are stated in the individual degree descriptions). Certificates equivalent to DSH-2: German Abitur, Deutsches Sprachdiplom KMK Level II (DSD II), Goethe certificate C2 (GDS), TestDaF with at least TDN 4 in all four sections, assessment test of a German Studienkolleg (subject German), telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule with 'satisfactory' or better. Applicants without DSH-2 can still apply with lower certificates (e.g. onSET-Deutsch B2 core area, telc B2/C1, TestDaF 2x4+2x3, OESD B2, DSH-1) and are then invited to the DSH test at JGU; preparatory German courses at ISSK start from B1 (onSET min 74) or B2 (onSET min 106) and end with the DSH examination.
Application Periods
Winter Semester Semester
Summer Semester Semester
Locations
Subject Groups
Study Fields
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz welcomes international applicants for its M.A. in American Studies in Mainz. You will typically need a recognised bachelor's degree in a related field, language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.
The programme runs for 4 semesters (approximately 2 years), totalling 120 ECTS credits.
Yes, this programme is taught entirely in English. No German language skills are required for admission, though basic German is recommended for daily life in Germany.
Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,904/year), and living expenses.
Applications are submitted directly to Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz's admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.
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