M.A. German 4 Semesters

Germanistik mit binationaler Option

Universität Kassel Kassel, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.A.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Sep 2029

uni-assist

Required

Language

German

Intakes per Year

Intake

Winter and Summer

German Requirement

DSH-2 required for most courses. Equivalents: TestDaF level 4 in all subtests, Goethe-Zert...

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Universität Kassel

Universitäten · Hessen

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

semester fee:: 0 EUR tuition; ~370 EUR/sem Semesterbeitrag

Non-EU / International

tuition:: 0 EUR tuition; ~370 EUR/sem Semesterbeitrag

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Universität Kassel, an Universitäten in Kassel, Germany offers an M.A. in Germanistik mit binationaler Option, 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 (German-taught programme)

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

Required level and accepted English certificates are defined per programme in its admission requirements; the university publishes a central list 'Language certificates for a foreign language'. No university-wide IELTS minimum is stated.

German Language

DSH-2 required for most courses. Equivalents: TestDaF level 4 in all subtests, Goethe-Zertifikat C2 in all module parts, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule, DSD II with at least 3xC1 + 1xB2, Feststellungspruefung, Grosses/Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom, registered DSH-2/3. Exceptions: only DSH-1 needed for Product Design (Kunsthochschule) and M.A. English & American Studies; Fine Arts and Visual Communication need only B1 German. Conditional admission enables ISZ preparatory courses (B1 + 600 lessons for DSH prep course; C1 + 1000 lessons to sit DSH).

Verified from the university's official page

Application Periods

Bewerbungsfrist:jährlich 01.06.

Bewerbungsfrist verlängert bis zum 20.03.2026

Admission Requirements

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

Academic Qualifications

Bestandene Bachelor-Prüfung in Germanistik oder fachlich gleichwertig

Additional Requirements

und Nachweis einer Regelstudienzeit von mind. sechs Semestern

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

Locations

Kassel

Subject Groups

Languages & Humanities

Study Fields

Germanistik

Study Forms

Kooperation gemäß § 20 MRVO Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Universität Kassel welcomes international applicants for its M.A. in Germanistik mit binationaler Option in Kassel. 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 (€11,904/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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