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German as a Foreign or Second Languageinternational course, part time, full time, International degree

Degree
Master of Arts
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Jena
Deadlines
February 2027 (Germans and inhabitants)
February 2027 (EU)
January 2027 (Non-EU)
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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.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

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

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 - 15/01

  • Deadlines 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 - 15/01

  • Enrollment 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 - 15/01

  • Deadlines 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

    Expired

    Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 15/07 Application period summer semester: 01/12 - 15/01

  • Deadlines for International Students from the European Union

    Expired

    Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 15/07 / Application period summer semester: 01/12 - 15/01

  • Deadlines for international students from countries that are not members of the European Union

    01.04.2027 - 31.05.2027

    Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 15/07 / Application period summer semester: 01/12 - 15/01

  • Enrollment deadline for Germans and foreign students

    Expired

    Application period winter semester: 01/04 - 15/07 Application period summer semester: 01/12 - 15/01

Languages of instruction

Main language

German