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German as a Foreign Language in an Arabic-German Context MA

Leipzig University Leipzig

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  • Winter intake
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  • German
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 31 May
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About the programme

German as a Foreign Language in an Arabic-German Context is a binational, research-oriented Master of Arts offered by Leipzig University's Herder Institute and the Center of Excellence for German and Arabic as Foreign Languages at Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt, and it leads to a joint degree. Teaching is in German, with some parts in another language. You usually study three semesters in Leipzig and one semester in Cairo, in the second or third semester, or you can start in Cairo and spend one semester in Leipzig. The 120 credits include a 30-credit thesis, a 10-credit compulsory internship, and 80 credits of electives. The programme starts in the winter semester. It suits graduates in German as a Foreign Language or a comparable programme.

Specialization

At least one module (10 credits) must be chosen from each of the following three areas: Didactics / Methodology Linguistics / Applied Linguistics Cultural Studies / Literature

Fields of study

Linguistics & Languages(Social Sciences & Humanities)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for German as a Foreign Language in an Arabic-German Context MA at Leipzig University

German language

German for application
C1
German for enrollment
C1

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
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APS verification

APS certificate
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APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

  • Academic degree or degree from a state or state-recognised university of cooperative education with a focus on German as a Foreign Language or a comparable study programme;
  • Knowledge of German at C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages;
  • Students of partner universities who intend to complete a period of study at Leipzig University from a higher semester of study onwards, must prove their knowledge of German at C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages when commencing their studies at Leipzig University;
  • Knowledge of Arabic at A1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages for applicants commencing their studies at Leipzig University’s Herder Institute.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to German as a Foreign Language in an Arabic-German Context MA

Standard documents checklist

  • Completed online application form
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (original + certified translation)
  • Bachelor's degree transcript (original + certified translation)
  • English language certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
  • German language certificate (if required by the programme)
  • Statement of Purpose / Letter of Motivation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
  • Passport copy
  • APS certificate (if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam)

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Application fee

Free

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

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Semester contribution

279.9 EUR

per semester

Application fee

Free

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,464 EUR

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Additional fee information

Free

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