International Master's in German Studies for Foreign Nationals - German as a Foreign Language - German as a Second Language University of Jena
- Degree
- Master of Arts
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 4 semesters
- Location
- Jena
Overview and admission
Study Type
graduate
Admission semester
Summer and Winter Semester
Area of study
- German as a Foreign Language
- Cultural History
Focus
Linguistics, Foreign Language, German, Media, Area Studies, Cultures, Migration, Second Language, Communication, Language
Target group
The course is aimed at graduates with a first professional degree in a
degree programme in the field of German Studies or subject-related study programmes and equivalent to a Bachelor's degree amounting to 180 credits at a university or equivalent higher education institution in Germany or abroad.
Area of study
- Partner institution: Tongji Universität in People's Republic of China (International degree: Master of Arts)
- Partner institution: Matej-Bel-Universität Banská Bystrica in Slovak Republic (International degree: Master of Arts)
Admission requirements
A subject related requirement is proof of academic achievements in the field of German Studies in the scope of at least 60 credit points and a final grade of "good" or better. Furthermore, language skills in at least two modern foreign languages are required.
International applicants must provide proof of German language proficiency at the level of the DSH examination (min. level 2), the TestDaF (TDN 4x4) or a recognised equivalent.
Lecture period
- 19.10.2026 - 12.02.2027
- 12.04.2027 - 16.07.2027
Application deadlines
Summer semester (2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.12.2026 - 15.02.2027
Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 15/07 Application period summer semester: 01/12 - 15/01Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.12.2026 - 15.02.2027
Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 15/07 / Application period summer semester: 01/12 - 15/01Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.12.2026 - 15.02.2027
Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 15/07 Application period summer semester: 01/12 - 15/01Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.12.2026 - 15.01.2027
Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 15/07 / Application period summer semester: 01/12 - 15/01
Winter semester (2026/2027)
Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.04.2026 - 31.08.2026
Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 15/07 Application period summer semester: 01/12 - 15/01Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.04.2026 - 31.08.2026
Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 15/07 / Application period summer semester: 01/12 - 15/01Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
Expired
Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 15/07 / Application period summer semester: 01/12 - 15/01Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.04.2026 - 31.08.2026
Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 15/07 Application period summer semester: 01/12 - 15/01
Tuition fees
Tuition fees
Languages of instruction
Main language
German



