B.A. 6 Semesters

Amerikastudien (American Studies)/Amerikanistik

Universität Leipzig Leipzig, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

B.A.

Duration

6 Semesters

Type

Undergraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen

Until Sep 2030

ECTS Credits

180 ECTS

German Requirement

German-taught programmes require DSH-2 or an equivalent from the exclusive accepted list:...

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Universität Leipzig

Universitäten · Sachsen

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

semester fee:: 0 EUR tuition; approx. 250 EUR/semester contribution (Sachsen public university)

Non-EU / International

tuition:: 0 EUR tuition; approx. 250 EUR/semester contribution (Sachsen public university)

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The B.A. programme in Amerikastudien (American Studies)/Amerikanistik is offered by Universität Leipzig, an Universitäten in Leipzig, Germany, spanning 6 semesters (180 ECTS credits). The programme holds Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen accreditation. Most public universities in Germany charge no tuition fees; students pay only a semester contribution (typically €150–€350). GradGermany guides international students through the complete application process for German universities — including document preparation, language requirements, visa processing, and finding accommodation.

Language Requirements

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

No central university-wide English requirement: for English-taught programmes applicants must prove the English skills set by the responsible institute / programme (check the programme's own pages or faculty advisers)

German Language

German-taught programmes require DSH-2 or an equivalent from the exclusive accepted list: TestDaF TDN4 in all categories, DSD II, Goethe-Zertifikat C2 (GDS), Feststellungspruefung German component, interDaF C1 Level 2, OESD C2, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule, or German Abitur. For most programmes a B2-level certificate suffices at application time; full certificate needed at enrolment (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine require the full proof by end of the application period)

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Application Periods

Semester

Locations

Leipzig

Subject Groups

Languages & Humanities

Study Fields

Amerikanistik

Study Forms

Internationaler Studiengang Präsenzstudiengang Teilzeit Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Universität Leipzig welcomes international applicants for its B.A. in Amerikastudien (American Studies)/Amerikanistik in Leipzig. You will typically need a recognised secondary school certificate (or equivalent), language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 6 semesters (approximately 3 years), totalling 180 ECTS credits.

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.

You can apply via uni-assist or directly through the university's admissions portal. GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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