German studies Frankfurt University

Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Standard period of study (amount): 6 semesters
Location: Frankfurt am Main

Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

German Studies

Focus

Ancient German Literature Studies, Modern German Literary Studies, German Linguistics, Children's and Youth Literature Science, German, German Studies, German Language and Literature, German Linguistics, Theoretical Phonology

Annotation

International applicants must submit proof of language proficiency at level DSH-2 in accordance with the "Regulations of Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main on the German Language Examination for University Entrance (DSH) for Applicants with University Entrance Qualifications from Abroad" in the current valid version, insofar as they are not exempt from the German language examination according to the DSH Regulations.
This degree course is offered both as a major subject and as a minor subject.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

Admission requirements

An OSA (Online Study Choice Assistant) is available for the degree programme. Participation is a prerequisite for applying for enrolment (after admission) in the German Studies degree programme.
Skills in two foreign languages, especially English, are expected for the German Studies degree programme.

Lecture period

Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 12.02.2027

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.06.2026 - 31.08.2026
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.06.2026 - 31.08.2026
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.06.2026 - 31.08.2026
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
as per letter of acceptance

Summer semester (2026)

Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.12.2026 - 28.02.2027
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.12.2026 - 28.02.2027
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.12.2026 - 28.02.2027
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.12.2026 - 28.02.2027

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Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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