Master's Program in Intercultural German Studies

University of Mannheim

Germany, Mannheim

University Rank:#416

Duration4 semester(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 1,500 / Semester

Next IntakeAugust 1, 2026

Master's Program in Intercultural German Studies

About

The masters program in Intercultural German Studies is a joint degree program in which students study one year at the University of Mannheim and at the University of Waterloo in Canada, respectively.

Students take courses in Germanic Linguistics and Literary Studies as well as in Cultural Studies and Intercultural Research.

The master's program includes one mandatory module in Mannheim and in Waterloo, respectively. Apart from that, students can flexibly organize their studies. They can chose their courses freely, focusing either on Literary Studies or Linguistics. Please see the exemplary degree plan for orientation.

The masters program in Intercultural Studies offers students the opportunity to study at two outstanding universities in two different languages and cultural areas. This enables our students not only to acquire sound specialist knowledge but also intercultural understanding that is important for their subject matter and, of course, beyond.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be admitted to the master's program in Intercultural German Studies (M.A.) applicants need to have a bachelorâ€™s degree in German Studies. A degree in a different field is sufficient if it is recognized as equivalent by the admissions committee. The following requirements must be met:

a total of 180 ECTS credits or a standard period of study of at least six semesters,
a final grade of 2.5 (German grading system) or better.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 99

English Program Requirements

Language requirements
You have to submit proof of English language proficiency at least equivalent to level B2 and German language proficiency at least equivalent to level C1.

Career

Our graduates stand out due to their intercultural competence and enhanced mobility. These skills are becoming increasingly important in our society and thus qualify our students for jobs with international focus.

For example, they can work in public relations, marketing, project management, and consulting. Likewise, they qualify for activities in the media such as journalism, editing or proofreading.

Another option is to continue your academic education at a university in Germany or abroad. Suitable subject matters would be related fields such as second language acquisition, intercultural communication, educational science or international business administration. Successful graduates of the master's program also have the opportunity to subsequently obtain a doctoral degree and thus pursue a career in academia.

Fee Information

How to Apply

To apply to the University of Mannheim, you must complete an online application form and upload all required supporting documents. An overview of the required documents can be found below and on the website of the Admissions Office.

Firstly, you are asked to enter personal information and upload documents, such as a your University Entrance Qualifiction, CV, and Transcript of Records. Please make sure to upload the respective document at the right place. Please note that it is not possible to change personal data or documents that have been uploaded in this section after you have confirmed correctness of the dates you stated in the form.

In the second part of the application process you are allowed to apply for up to three degree programs. All applications are treated equally. In the application form for the “Master in Economics” you can upload your motivation letter and academic essay.

You can find an overview of the whole application process here. Please read the information carefully as it applies to all of the master's degree programs available at the University of Mannheim and is relevant for both German and international applicants. We also recommend that you read the Master’s Guide.

Master's Program in Intercultural German Studies

University of Mannheim

Germany, Mannheim