Master of Arts in Comparative German Studies 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Universität Heidelberg |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

3,000 EURTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 Mar, 2026Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The focus of Comparative German Studies is the comparative and intercultural examination of German language, literature, and culture.



The Master’s degree programme in Comparative German Studies provides German and international students with an in-depth education in German linguistics and German literature. It builds upon a Bachelor’s degree programme with related content.  


The degree programme offers two specialisations: Linguistics and Literature 


The specialisation in linguistics is rooted in the institute’s areas of research focus and places particular emphasis on psycholinguistic, comparative language, and intercultural aspects. The diversity of languages at the institute opens up possibilities for intercultural perspectives and enables in-depth comparative and typological language study.  


The specialisation in Literature focusses on comparative and intercultural aspects. This includes the embedding of German literature in medial, societal and supernational contexts. This will take place in conjunction with research being conducted at the institute that combines the study of literary-historical, cultural, and text-analysis issues with a comparative cultural perspective.  


As a supplement to the two subject specialisations, students may also select from three profiles that provide qualifications for relevant career options:  


  • Subject-specific Specialisations: Language and Cognition or Comparative Literature 
  • Didactics of German as a Foreign Language 
  • Intercultural Communication 

The degree programme may also be pursued as a minor. 


It is possible to choose a minor subject in combination with this Master programme. For further information please refer to the Examination Rules and Regulations.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The focus of Comparative German Studies is the comparative and intercultural examination of German language, literature, and culture.



The Master’s degree programme in Comparative German Studies provides German and international students with an in-depth education in German linguistics and German literature. It builds upon a Bachelor’s degree programme with related content.  


The degree programme offers two specialisations: Linguistics and Literature 


The specialisation in linguistics is rooted in the institute’s areas of research focus and places particular emphasis on psycholinguistic, comparative language, and intercultural aspects. The diversity of languages at the institute opens up possibilities for intercultural perspectives and enables in-depth comparative and typological language study.  


The specialisation in Literature focusses on comparative and intercultural aspects. This includes the embedding of German literature in medial, societal and supernational contexts. This will take place in conjunction with research being conducted at the institute that combines the study of literary-historical, cultural, and text-analysis issues with a comparative cultural perspective.  


As a supplement to the two subject specialisations, students may also select from three profiles that provide qualifications for relevant career options:  


  • Subject-specific Specialisations: Language and Cognition or Comparative Literature 
  • Didactics of German as a Foreign Language 
  • Intercultural Communication 

The degree programme may also be pursued as a minor. 


It is possible to choose a minor subject in combination with this Master programme. For further information please refer to the Examination Rules and Regulations.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for a Master's degree programme must have successfully completed a first university degree programme at a German or international university that qualifies them to enrol in the desired Master's programme. 

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Tuition fees

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International
3,000 EUR

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