B.A./B.Sc. German 6 Semesters

Philosophie (Nebenfach)

Universität Trier Trier, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

B.A./B.Sc.

Duration

6 Semesters

Type

Undergraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert (Auflagen erfüllt)

Until Mar 2030

uni-assist

Not Required

Language

German

Intakes per Year

Intake

Winter and Summer

IELTS

IELTS (or IELTS Academic Online) total score at least 6.5 - English-taught Masters (ETM)

German Requirement

German-taught programmes: sufficient German by the end of the application period via DSD I...

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Universität Trier

Universitäten · Rheinland-Pfalz

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

semester fee:: ~330 EUR/semester (Semesterbeitrag only, no tuition)

Non-EU / International

tuition:: ~330 EUR/semester (Semesterbeitrag only, no tuition in RLP)

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The B.A./B.Sc. programme in Philosophie (Nebenfach) is offered by Universität Trier, an Universitäten in Trier, Germany, with a standard duration of 6 semesters (approximately 3 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). Applications are submitted directly to the university (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany guides international students through the complete application process for German universities — including document preparation, language requirements, visa processing, and finding accommodation.

Language Requirements

DSH-2 or TestDaF 4x4 or equivalent

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

ETM applicants must prove English at C1-equivalent level with a test taken within the last three years: IELTS / IELTS Academic Online 6.5+, UNIcert III, Cambridge CAE, or TOEFL 215 computer-based / 550 paper-based / 80 internet-based (code 9208; results must be sent directly from TOEFL - Test Taker Score Report not sufficient). A mode-of-instruction letter is NOT sufficient. Exemptions: nationals of Great Britain/Northern Ireland/Ireland/USA/Canada/Australia/New Zealand/Malta; two years of full-time English-taught study within the past two years in those countries; five school years of English plus at least 5 points in English at Abitur level (Germany and Luxembourg only).

German Language

German-taught programmes: sufficient German by the end of the application period via DSD II, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule, TestDaF TDN 4 in all four parts, Goethe C2 GDS, Feststellungspruefung (German part passed) or DSH-2/DSH-3. Without one of these, a completed B2 certificate must be submitted with the application and qualifying applicants are invited to the obligatory DSH exam at Trier (three attempts on consecutive dates; DSH-2 required to enrol; no preparation courses offered by the university). Applicants from German-speaking countries/regions and holders of a German HZB are exempt.

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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.

Academic Qualifications

Allgemeine Hochschulreife (Abitur) or recognized equivalent

Additional Requirements

No admission restriction (zulassungsfrei)

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

Locations

Trier

Subject Groups

Languages & Humanities

Study Fields

Philosophie

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Universität Trier welcomes international applicants for its B.A./B.Sc. in Philosophie (Nebenfach) in Trier. 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).

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.

Applications are submitted directly to Universität Trier's admissions portal (uni-assist is not required). GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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