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MA
Master
Comparative Studies in English and American Language, Literature and Culture
Winter: Jul 15, 2026
Duration
4 semesters
Language
English
EURTuition
Free (300 EUR/sem)
Intake
Winter
About Comparative Studies in English and American Language, Literature and Culture
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Admission eligibility
What you need to apply for Comparative Studies in English and American Language, Literature and Culture at Heinrich Heine University Dusseldorf (Uni-Duesseldorf)
English language
IELTS Overall
7/ 9.0
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German language
Maximum German grade(lower is better)
2.5
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Academic requirements
Minimum ECTS credits
180
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Prerequisites
Degree requirements: A Bachelor of Arts degree, or an equivalent undergraduate degree, with a final grade of 2.5 (German standard) or better.
English majors must have taken 180 ECTS CP (European Credit Transfer System), English minors must have taken at least 54 ECTS CP. English language practice, English and/or American literary studies and/or linguistics must have comprised at least ¼ of your studies.
You must have written at least one substantial academic research paper (10-15 pages) in English on English/American literature or linguistics.
Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should generally be in English and American studies or a subject relevant to the Masters programme.
Language requirements: C1 level (CEFR) minimum, assessed by the online application.
Documents checklist
What to prepare for your application to Comparative Studies in English and American Language, Literature and Culture
Programme-specific documents
A scan of your bachelor's diploma indicating the final grade.
Academic writing sample (research paper/essay/BA thesis) on English or American literature and/or linguistics.
A scan of your Transcript of Records, translated to English if necessary. In this case, you can have your transcript translated at your university or at a certified translator. Please do not forget to have the document stamped, sealed, and signed.
Motivation statement, indicating your intended study focus in either literary or cultural studies or linguistics.
Curriculum vitae.
Prospective students from the People’s Republic of China, Vietnam, and India must upload the certificate issued by the Academic Evaluation Centre (Akademische Prüfstelle – APS).
Standard documents (most universities also require)
- 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 (required for India, China, Vietnam, Pakistan applicants)
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