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M.A. English and American Literary and Cultural Studies

Paderborn University Paderborn

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  • No tuition
    Tuition
  • Winter and summer
    Intake
  • English
    Language
  • 30 Nov
    Next deadline

Applications close on 30 Nov.

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About the programme

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Fields of study

Design(Architecture & Design)
Linguistics & Languages(Social Sciences & Humanities)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for English and American Literary and Cultural Studies at Paderborn University

English language

IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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C1, ILETS 7

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.3

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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Not required

Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Required
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
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Required

Required

Optional

Not required

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

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

Prerequisites

  • No German language knowledge is required for this programme (we recommend to beginners to attend German language courses as part of the “Studium Generale” module).
  • A Bachelor’s degree in English and American Studies (students who have completed their degree in related fields are also welcome to apply; depending on their background in English and American Studies they might have to complete additional courses before beginning the programme)
  • Minimum result 2.3 according to the German grading system (or equivalent)
  • Proof of advanced knowledge and use of the English language (TOEFL-Score of 250 points computer-based test/ Cambridge Advanced Certificate graded A and B or Cambridge Proficiency Certificate graded A, B or C as well as level C1 Certificate/ IELTS-Score 7.0 Academic Module)
  • Start date of studies: both winter and summer term (for application deadlines see How To Apply (opens in a new tab))

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to English and American Literary and Cultural Studies

Programme-specific documents

1. Copy of a secondary school leaving certificate that qualifies you to study at the university level in your home country (please make sure that you provide proof of all grades you obtained)

2. Proof of language proficiency (copy sufficient)

3. If you have taken a university entrance exam, its results are needed as well.

4. Copies of all other relevant documents such as academic transcripts, references, final degree certificates

5. Resume/CV, showing a complete chronological list of your education and training up to the time of application

This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for English and American Literary and Cultural Studies at Paderborn University

Application procedure

Study courses which require an application via uni-assist

The hard copies of the documents have to be sent directly to uni-assist!

It is not necessary to send any documents directly to the university.

c/o: University-Paderborn

uni-assist e.V.

11507 Berlin

Germany

Application quick facts

APS

Required for Application

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

Application fee

75 EUR

Complexity

Medium

Address

Paderborn University

Institut für Anglistik und Amerikanistik / English Department

Prof Dr Merle Tönnies

Warburger Str. 100

33098 Paderborn

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

350 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,604 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

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Admission outcomes

Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)

Acceptance rate

100%

1 accepted out of 1 total applications

Grade distributionGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)

AdmittedRejected
1.02.03.04.0

Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

Based on 1 applications from MS in Germany students 2018-2025.

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