B.A. English 6 Semesters

Anglistik/Amerikanistik

Universität Bayreuth Bayreuth, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

B.A.

Duration

6 Semesters

Type

Undergraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Mar 2028

ECTS Credits

49 ECTS

Language

English

Campus

verkehrs Bayreuth

Intakes per Year

IELTS

6.5

German Requirement

German-taught programmes: proof of at least B2 German at application (rule unless regulati...

Entrance Test

NC (restricted admission)

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Universität Bayreuth

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Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

semester fee:: €130 semester contribution

Non-EU / International

tuition:: €0 tuition, €130 semester contribution

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The B.A. programme in Anglistik/Amerikanistik is offered by Universität Bayreuth, an Universitäten in Bayreuth, Germany, spanning 6 semesters (49 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). GradGermany guides international students through the complete application process for German universities — including document preparation, language requirements, visa processing, and finding accommodation.

Language Requirements

German DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4 or Goethe/telc C1+ (B2 min at application, C1 at enrolment)

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

English-taught programmes require proof set by each programme's regulations, usually CEFR B2 or higher. University guidance (not a university-wide minimum): B2 = IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80 (new scoring from 21.01.2026: 4.0), PTE Academic 60, Cambridge First grade B / Advanced grade C(180-192), UNIcert II pass; C1 = IELTS 7.5, TOEFL iBT 95, PTE 76, Cambridge Advanced grade B / Proficiency pass, UNIcert III pass. Home/online editions of TOEFL, IELTS, CAE and PTE accepted; Duolingo/Linguaskill NOT accepted.

German Language

German-taught programmes: proof of at least B2 German at application (rule unless regulations differ); enrolment requires B2, C1 or DSH-2 depending on programme. Accepted certificates: DSH-2 or TestDaF 4x TDN 4 (when C1/DSH-2 required; TestDaF min 17 points for M.A. Intercultural German Studies), or DSH-1 / TestDaF 14 points no part below TDN 3 (when B2 required); plus DSD II, OESD Zertifikat C2/B2, Goethe-Zertifikat C2/B2, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule / telc Deutsch B2, IIK Bayreuth C1/B2 certificates. English-taught master applicants additionally need German A1 (Goethe/OESD/telc/IIK/Unicert A1), submittable up to end of 2nd semester.

Entrance Test

NC (restricted admission)

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Application Periods

Bewerbungsfristmit Nicht-EU-Staatsangehörigkeit: 15. April

Locations

Bayreuth

Subject Groups

Languages & Humanities

Study Fields

Anglistik Kulturwissenschaft Vergleichende Literaturwissenschaft

Study Forms

Präsenzstudiengang Teilzeit Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Universität Bayreuth welcomes international applicants for its B.A. in Anglistik/Amerikanistik in Bayreuth. 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 49 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.

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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