M.A.

Culture and Environment in Africa in Köln, Germany

Universität zu Köln

Key Facts

Degree

M.A.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Sep 2031

uni-assist

Required

Language

German

Campus

Cologne

Intakes per Year

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: None
semester contribution:: ~€314/semester

Non-EU / International

tuition:: None (NRW: no non-EU tuition)
semester contribution:: ~€314/semester

Universität zu Köln, an Universitäten in Köln, Germany offers an M.A. in Culture and Environment in Africa, with a standard duration of 4 semesters (approximately 2 years). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); 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). 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)

Application Periods

Semester

Admission Requirements

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

Additional Requirements

Ggf. müssen bei der Masterzulassung Sprachkenntnisse nachgewiesen werden. Nähere Informationen finden Sie in der Zulassungsordnung.

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

Locations

Köln

Subject Areas

Subject Groups

Environmental & Sustainability

Study Fields

Afrikanistik

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Universität zu Köln welcomes international applicants for its M.A. in Culture and Environment in Africa in Köln. 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).

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 (€11,208/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.