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What you need to apply for North American Studies at Leibniz University Hannover
proof of English language proficiency if English is not mother tongue. As proof of English proficiency we accept an academic degree in English / American Studies (see "prior studies" in admissions regulations). Otherwise we expect a language level of at least C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
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If the degree has not been completed at the time of application, notwithstanding paragraph one, proof needs to be given that 83.33% of the total necessary credit points have been earned (at least 150 credits). If the applicant cannot demonstrate the required 150 LP by 15 July (winter semester) or by 15 January (summer semester) of the appropriate year, the responsible authority, as indicated by the examination regulations, will decide in individual cases on a conditional admission subject to the demonstration of completion of the required credit points by 15 September (admission for the winter semester) or 15 March (admission for the summer semester) of the respective year.
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An undergraduate degree in a related field of study, such as
For master's degree programes with restricted admission, places shall be allocated according to the university’s own selection procedure, if there are more applicants fulfilling the admission requirements than there are places available. The exact admission requirements for North American Studies (formerly "Advanced Anglophone Studies") can be found in the admission regulations and the special language regulations
What to prepare for your application to North American Studies
University entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur certificate).
A university entrance qualification is not required if you are currently studying at Leibniz Universität Hannover.
Bachelor's degree certificate (if it is already available).
Complete and up-to-date record of your previous studies with details of the credit points and the average grade.
CV
A CV is not required if you are currently studying at LUH.
Proof of language skills
For applicants from China, India and Vietnam (except Macau and Hong Kong): APS
Applicants with certificates from India may only submit their APS certificate in the admissions process for the winter semester 2023/2024 up to enrollment.
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Prof Dr Ruth Mayer, Königsworther Platz 1, 30167 Hannover
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