German Language and Literature University of Münster

Degree: Master of Arts
Standard period of study (amount): 4 semesters
Location: Münster

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

German Studies

Target group

Graduates of a subject-relevant degree course

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

Admission requirements

As an alternative to proof of a professionally qualifying degree (Bachelor's degree etc.) with a final grade of at least 2.3, proof of being among the top 40% of graduates in that year can be provided. A grade of less than this can be compensated for with a good degree in the subject of German Studies (grade 2.0 or better).

Lecture period

13.04.2026 - 24.07.2026
12.10.2026 - 05.02.2027

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

Application deadline for Germans and inhabitants
01.05.2026 - 15.07.2026
Some Master's degree programmes have an application deadline of 15.09.: www.uni-muenster.de/imperia/md/content/wwu/studierendensekretariat/verl__ngerte_bewerbungsfrist_fawima_15.09.pdf
Deadlines for International Students from the European Union
01.05.2026 - 15.07.2026
Without DSH-2 (German language examination for entrance to an institution of higher education for international applicants) or passing an equivalent language test: 1 – 31.05.2025 (language course application or direct DSH test).
Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union
01.05.2026 - 15.07.2026
Without DSH-2 (German language examination for entrance to an institution of higher education for international applicants) or passing an equivalent language test: 1 – 31.05.2025 (language course application or direct DSH test).
Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students
01.08.2026 - 15.09.2026

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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