B.A. German 6 Semesters

Sprachen, Kulturen, Kommunikation

Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz Germersheim, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

B.A.

Duration

6 Semesters

Type

Undergraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen

Until Mar 2027

uni-assist

Not Required

ECTS Credits

180 ECTS

Language

German

Campus

Germersheim hilft

Programme Start

Winter Semester, Summer Semester

Intakes per Year

German Requirement

Most degree programmes require German at DSH-2 level (higher or lower levels are stated in...

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Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz

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Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: None (public university)

Non-EU / International

tuition:: None

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The B.A. programme in Sprachen, Kulturen, Kommunikation is offered by Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, an Universitäten in Germersheim, Germany, spanning 6 semesters (180 ECTS credits). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); the programme holds Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen 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). Intake begins in Winter Semester, Summer Semester. 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 (min 2×TDN4 + 2×TDN3) or telc C1 Hochschule or Goethe C2

Entry Requirements

German Language

Most degree programmes require German at DSH-2 level (higher or lower levels are stated in the individual degree descriptions). Certificates equivalent to DSH-2: German Abitur, Deutsches Sprachdiplom KMK Level II (DSD II), Goethe certificate C2 (GDS), TestDaF with at least TDN 4 in all four sections, assessment test of a German Studienkolleg (subject German), telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule with 'satisfactory' or better. Applicants without DSH-2 can still apply with lower certificates (e.g. onSET-Deutsch B2 core area, telc B2/C1, TestDaF 2x4+2x3, OESD B2, DSH-1) and are then invited to the DSH test at JGU; preparatory German courses at ISSK start from B1 (onSET min 74) or B2 (onSET min 106) and end with the DSH examination.

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Application Periods

Winter Semester Semester

Entry: 15 Jul

Summer Semester Semester

Entry: 15 Jan

Admission Requirements

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

Additional Requirements

Sie sind neugierig, kritisch und möchten die Welt, in der Sie leben, besser verstehen. Sie möchten über den Tellerrand blicken und wissen, wie in anderen Gegenden der Welt über die Herausforderungen unserer Zeit gedacht und gesprochen wird. Sie möchten in einem stark international geprägten Kontext studieren und mit Menschen aus aller Welt diskutieren. Sie wünschen sich ein anspruchsvolles Studium und verfügen über ein hohes Maß an Motivation und Eigeninitiative. Sie haben ein ausgeprägtes Interesse an Sprachen und sind bereit, intensiv an ihren Sprachkompetenzen zu arbeiten. Sie haben Freude an Kommunikation (mündlich, schriftlich, digital…) und möchten ihre Medienkompetenz vertiefen. Sie lesen gerne und viel und haben Freude an der Auseinandersetzung mit komplexen Texten. Sie schreiben gerne und gut. Für diesen Studiengang gelten besondere Sprachanforderungen. Welche Sprachnachweise Sie bei welcher Studienkombination erbringen müssen, können Sie auf der Seite des Fachbereichs nachlesen.

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

Locations

Germersheim

Subject Groups

Languages & Humanities Media & Communication

Study Fields

Interkulturelle Studien Kommunikationswissenschaft Kulturwissenschaft

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz welcomes international applicants for its B.A. in Sprachen, Kulturen, Kommunikation in Germersheim. 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 180 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 (€11,904/year), and living expenses.

Applications are submitted directly to Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz'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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