M.A. German 3 Semesters

Angewandte Sprachwissenschaften

Technische Universität Dortmund Dortmund, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.A.

Duration

3 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert mit Auflagen

Until Sep 2033

uni-assist

Required

Language

German

Campus

Dortmund

Intakes per Year

German Requirement

For German-taught degree programmes, TU Dortmund requires one of: DSH examination (level 2...

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Technische Universität Dortmund

Universitäten · Nordrhein-Westfalen

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: None
semester contribution:: ~€330/semester

Non-EU / International

tuition:: None (NRW: no non-EU tuition)
semester contribution:: ~€330/semester

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Technische Universität Dortmund, an Universitäten in Dortmund, Germany offers an M.A. in Angewandte Sprachwissenschaften, with a standard duration of 3 semesters (approximately 1.5 years). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); the programme holds Akkreditiert mit Auflagen accreditation. Most public universities in Germany charge no tuition fees; students pay only a semester contribution (typically €150–€350). International applicants apply through uni-assist. 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 4x4 (C1)

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

TU Dortmund does not publish one university-wide IELTS/TOEFL minimum. Each English-taught degree programme sets its own required CEFR level (mostly B2, some C1), and equivalency of English certificates to that CEFR level is assessed via the uni-assist reference framework for English language certificates (as of Summer semester 2024). As one official worked example (for the B2-level Econometrics MSc), the university lists: IELTS 6.5 / 6.0 / 5.5, TOEFL iBT 94-72, TOEFL PBT 626-543, TOEFL ITP Level 1 626-543 as acceptable equivalents to B2. Programmes requiring C1 include Automation and Robotics, Economic Policy and Journalism, and Sustainable Energy Systems. For Political Conflict Studies, native English speakers or applicants who attended an English-medium school for at least 1 year are accepted as alternative evidence. The English certificate must be valid at the time of application and submitted by the application deadline; late submission is not accepted. Applicants should check the specific programme page for its exact minimum, since Manufacturing Technology, Raumplanung (Spatial Planning stream), and SPRING refer applicants to their own programme websites instead of listing a figure on this page.

German Language

For German-taught degree programmes, TU Dortmund requires one of: DSH examination (level 2 or 3, from an institution registered with the German Rectors' Conference), TestDaF with a total TDN of at least 16, German Language Diploma of the Standing Conference of Ministers of Education (DSD II), Goethe-Zertifikat C2 (Grosses Deutsches Sprachdiplom, GDS), Central Upper School Examination of the Goethe-Institut (ZOP), Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom (KDS), telc Deutsch C1, or a university certificate with an overall grade of 'sufficient' or better. TU Dortmund's own Foreign Languages Department (zhb) offers the DSH exam. The university also states that applicants may apply without sufficient proof of German (details on a linked page), so an absence of German is not an automatic bar to applying.

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Application Periods

Non-EU applicants apply via uni-assist

Apply by 15 January (some Master programmes by 15 December)

Apply by 15 July (some Master programmes by 15 May)

Admission Requirements

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

Academic Qualifications

Abschlussnote von mindestens 2,5

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

Locations

Dortmund

Subject Groups

Languages & Humanities

Study Fields

Allgemeine Sprachwissenschaft Kommunikationswissenschaft Vergleichende Sprachwissenschaft

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Technische Universität Dortmund welcomes international applicants for its M.A. in Angewandte Sprachwissenschaften in Dortmund. 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 3 semesters (approximately 1.5 years).

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.

International applicants apply through uni-assist (the central application platform for German universities). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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