M.A.

Kinder- und Jugendliteratur-/Buchwissenschaft in Mainz, Germany

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz

Key Facts

Degree

M.A.

Duration

4 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Mar 2027

uni-assist

Required

ECTS Credits

60 ECTS

Language

German

Intakes per Year

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, an Universitäten in Mainz, Germany offers an M.A. in Kinder- und Jugendliteratur-/Buchwissenschaft, spanning 4 semesters (60 ECTS credits). 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.

Application Periods

Bewerbungszeitraum 01.05.

Locations

Mainz

Subject Areas

Subject Groups

Languages & Humanities

Study Fields

Medienwissenschaft

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz welcomes international applicants for its M.A. in Kinder- und Jugendliteratur-/Buchwissenschaft in Mainz. 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 60 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 (€11,208/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.