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MA
Master
English and American Literary and Cultural Studies
Winter: May 31, 2026Summer: Nov 30, 2026
Language
English
EURTuition
Free (350 EUR/sem)
Intake
Winter and Summer
About English and American Literary and Cultural Studies
Course description will be available soon. Please contact the university for more details.
Fields of study
Design(Architecture & Design)
Linguistics & Languages(Social Sciences & Humanities)
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Admission eligibility
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
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Academic requirements
Completed Bachelor's degree
no
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MOI accepted as English proof
Not Accepted
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Not required
Tests and documents
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Required
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Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Required
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Letters of Recommendation
Required
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GRE
Not Required
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GMAT
Not Required
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APS verification
APS certificate
Required for Application
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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](https://kw.uni-paderborn.de/institut-fuer-anglistik-und-a...))
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
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)
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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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
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Application fee
75 EUR
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Complexity
MediumAddress
Paderborn University
Institut für Anglistik und Amerikanistik / English Department
Prof Dr Merle Tönnies
Warburger Str. 100
33098 Paderborn
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Semester contribution
350 EUR
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Application fee
75 EUR
one-time
Estimated year-1 total cost
12,604 – 12,604 EUR
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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.
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