M.A. German 4 Semesters

Angewandte Literaturwissenschaft - Gegenwartsliteratur

Freie Universität Berlin Berlin, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.A.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen

Until Sep 2031

uni-assist

Not Required

ECTS Credits

120 ECTS

Language

German

Campus

Habelschwerdter Allee 45 14195 Berlin

Programme Start

Wintersemester

Intakes per Year

German Requirement

Application: at least C1 CEFR - TestDaF 4/4/3/3, DSH-1, OnSet/OnDaF C1, telc C1 Hochschule...

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Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: None (public university)

Non-EU / International

tuition:: None

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Freie Universität Berlin, an Universitäten in Berlin, Germany offers an M.A. in Angewandte Literaturwissenschaft - Gegenwartsliteratur, spanning 4 semesters (120 ECTS credits). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); 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). Applications are submitted directly to the university (uni-assist is not required). Intake begins in Wintersemester. 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 — C1

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

Language requirements for master's admission are defined per programme in the subject descriptions (many English-taught MSc/MAs exist; no university-wide English minimum is published). The FU-BEST study-abroad programme, as an example of FU-published thresholds, expects TOEFL iBT 72-94 (B2 level) or IELTS overall 6.5 with no component below 6.0.

German Language

Application: at least C1 CEFR - TestDaF 4/4/3/3, DSH-1, OnSet/OnDaF C1, telc C1 Hochschule 'befriedigend'/'ausreichend', C1 CEFR certificate with grades, or DSD II without full C1. Enrolment: DSH-2, TestDaF level 4 in all four parts, telc C1-Hochschule 'gut', Goethe-Institut C2 certificate, DSD II with C1 in all parts, or Feststellungspruefung of a Studienkolleg. Certificates must not be older than three years. Some English-taught master's additionally require low-level German (Interdisciplinary Latin American Studies B2; Biodiversity/Evolution/Ecology and Biology MSc A1); Deutsche Philologie BA requires TestDaF 5x5 or DSH-3.

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Application Periods

Wintersemester Semester

Admission Requirements

The following is a summarised overview of requirements for this programme. Always verify details directly with the university before applying.

Academic Qualifications

Angaben zum Wintersemester 2024/25 vorbehaltlich der Zustimmung der zuständigen Senatsverwaltung: Zugangsvoraussetzung für den Masterstudiengang ist ein berufsqualifizierender deutscher oder gleichwertiger ausländischer Abschluss eines Hochschulstudiums der Deutschen Philologie, Romanischen Philologie, Englischen Philologie, Slawischen Philologie, Niederländischen Philologie, Allgemeinen und Vergleichenden Literaturwissenschaft oder eines anderen neuphilologischen Faches mit einem Studienanteil

Requirements are summarised for informational purposes. Refer to the university's official admissions office for complete and current requirements.

Locations

Berlin

Subject Groups

Art, Music & Design Languages & Humanities

Study Fields

Allgemeine Literaturwissenschaft

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Freie Universität Berlin welcomes international applicants for its M.A. in Angewandte Literaturwissenschaft - Gegenwartsliteratur in Berlin. 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.

This programme is taught in German. You will need to prove German proficiency, typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4. Some universities accept Goethe-Zertifikat C1.

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 Freie Universität Berlin'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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