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M.A. Religion & Global Futures

University of Bayreuth Bayreuth

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  • 4 semesters
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  • 15 Jul
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About the programme

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Fields of study

Sociology(Social Sciences & Humanities)
Philosophy & History(Social Sciences & Humanities)
Law & Politics(Social Sciences & Humanities)

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Requirements

What you need to apply for Religion & Global Futures at University of Bayreuth

English language

IELTS Overall
6.5/ 9.0

German language

Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
Required
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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Not Accepted
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Tests and documents

Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
Letters of Recommendation
Optional
GRE
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GMAT
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All applicants must submit a cover letter comprising a maximum of 2 pages where they explain why they consider themselves well-suited for the M. A. programme Religion and Global Futures. For example, previous main areas of study, experience abroad, internships, etc. can be mentioned here, as well as reasonable interest in the methodological and theoretical approaches of social/cultural studies of religion. Furthermore, initial ideas for an own research project can be outlined here, which is to be realised during the the Master's programme.

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

  • UNIcert II: Pass or better
  • Cambridge Proficiency: Pass or better
  • Cambridge Advanced: Grade C (180-192) or better
  • Cambridge First:Grade B or better
  • IELTS: Band 6.5
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 60
  • TOEFL iBT previous scoring system: 80
  • TOEFL iBT new scoring system (from 21.01.2026): 4.0
  • TOEFL ITP: 543
  • German Abitur certificate if it expressly states the language level you have achieved, and this level is based on a KMK directive.

You need a bachelor's degree programme with a total of 180 ECTS points in Study of Religion and/or other cultural and/or social sciences (e.g. Islamic Studies, African Studies, Social and Cultural Anthropology, Sociology, History, Political Science) with a total of at least 30 ECTS points in Study of Religion and/or Cultural and/or Social Sciences, or an equivalent degree with a minimum of 2.5 (or better) on the German grading scale or the international equivalent.

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Religion & Global Futures

Programme-specific documents

Passport

please provide an electronic copy of your valid passport. If you do not have a German identification card, you may submit a copy of your temporary identification or your international passport.

Vorprüfungsdokumentation (VPD) uni-assist for an application for the Universität Bayreuth

Request your VPD via the uni-assist web portal as early as possible. At the latest 6-8 weeks before the respective application deadline of your degree programme.

Enter your 7-digit uni-assist applicant number in the text field when applying in CAMPUSonline.This provides confirmation that you have requested a VPD. Upload your VPD in online application via CAMPUSonline. Please note the application deadline of your degree programme!

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Your application for this degree programme cannot be considered without a VPD! Please note: VPDs issued for applications to other universities will not be accepted!

APS-Certificate

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+ if applicable: APS recertification

TestAS Certificate

This certificate is mandatory if your APS is only valid together with TestAS. If this is the case, this is always indicated accordingly on your APS certificate.

Language Certificate English level B2

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Curriculum vitae

We require a current curriculum vitae without chronological gaps up to the time of your application at UBT. The cv must contain accurate and complete information about your formal education (schools and universities attended, dates of exams/final exams, degree conferral, etc.). Please do not leave gaps in your cv, even if, at times, you were not enrolled at a school or university or gainfully employed, i.e. if you were on an extended vacation or hiatus, as we are interested in the entire history of your intellectual and personal development. Feel free to use the template of the European Union or this template for your Curriculum Vitae.

Written presentation of course-specific competences

Required is a cover letter with a reasoning for the choice of this particular master's programme, which explains the competencies on the basis of which you consider yourself to be particularly suitable for this course of study.

Transcript of Records Bachelor or undergraduate degree including subjects and grades - at least 150 ECTS points with a final grade corresponding to "2.5" or better on the German grading system

Degree certificate Bachelor or undergraduate degree

► If you have not yet received the final certificate, you can submit it within 1 semester.

This programme applies directly to the university, with a VPD from 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 Religion & Global Futures at University of Bayreuth

Application quick facts

Apply via

uni-assist VPD, then direct

uni-assist checks your papers first. Then the university decides on your application.

Mode

online

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

Address

Master's programme Religion and Global Futures

Geisteswissenschaften II (GW II)

Universitätsstraße 30, 95447 Bayreuth

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

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Semester contribution

172 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,248 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

Additional fee information

No university fees are charged for studying at the University of Bayreuth. However, every student is required to pay the semester fee.

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