Literature, General and Comparativefull time
- Degree
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor
- Standard period of study (amount)
- 6 semesters
- Location
- Frankfurt am Main
- Deadlines
- August 2026 (Germans and inhabitants)
- August 2026 (EU)
- August 2026 (Non-EU)
Overview and admission
Study Type
undergraduate
Admission semester
Winter Semester only
Area of study
- General Literary Studies
- Comparative Literary Studies
Focus
Literature and Languages, Literary Theory, Comparative Studies, Literature, Art and Media, Literature and Philosophy, General Literary Studies, Comparative Literature
Annotation
The degree programme requires passive language skills in English and French at B2 level. Proof of language skills is provided by passing the B2 module. Another modern foreign language or Latin is strongly recommended. Module B2 must be completed by the end of the 4th study semester.
Admission modus
Without admission restriction
Admission requirements
Knowledge of two foreign languages is required. One of these foreign languages must be English at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Further information at https://www.uni-frankfurt.de/142924650/Allgemeine_u__Vergleichende_Literaturwissenschaften__BA_HF__nichtamtliche_Lesefassung.pdf
Lecture period
- 13.10.2025 - 13.02.2026
- 22.04.2025 - 25.07.2025
Application deadlines
Winter semester (2025/2026)
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
Languages of instruction
Main language
German
Further languages
English, French