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The University of Bamberg is a prestigious institution located in Germany, known for its excellent academic programs and research opportunities. One of its most sought-after courses is the European Joint Master's Degree in English and American Studies, which offers students a comprehensive understanding of the literature, culture, and history of both English and American societies. The program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the complexities of these two cultures, and to equip them with the necessary skills to critically analyze and interpret literary and cultural texts. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches, the course encourages students to engage with a wide range of topics and perspectives, making it an ideal choice for those interested in pursuing a career in academia or cultural institutions. Overall, the European Joint Master's Degree in English and American Studies at the University of Bamberg is a highly respected program that offers students a unique and enriching educational experience.
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What you need to apply for European Joint Master's Degree in English and American Studies at University of Bamberg
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What to prepare for your application to European Joint Master's Degree in English and American Studies
University diploma + English/German translation
Transcript of university records + English/German translation
Diploma supplement + English/German translation (if provided by your university)
Language proficiency certificate proving level C1 (CEFR). We accept the following certificates:
TOEFL: minimum of 600 (paper test) or 250 (computer test) or 98 (online test); (valid only for two years!)
IELTS: minimum of 7.0 (valid only for two years!)
Cambridge CAE (Certificate of Advanced English): "pass"
Michigan ECPE (Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English): "pass"
Trinity ISE 3 (Integrated Skills in English): "pass"
Pearson PTE Academic: minimum of 76
Please note that all applicants (except native speakers) need to send proof of language proficiency even if their language of instruction in their Bachelor's Degree was English
Curriculum Vitae (in English)
Letter of motivation (in English)
Two academic letters of recommendation (in English): Should your referees prefer to send the letters confidentially, they can send them via e-mail to Vanja Novak (Office of International Relations, University of Graz; vanja.novak(at)uni-graz.at) or via postal mail to the following address
Office for International Relations
z.Hd. Jennifer Schumm
Universitätsplatz 3
8010 Graz
Austria
Online application form for the University of Bamberg
School leaving certificate + English/German translation
University diploma + English/German translation
Transcript of university records + English/German translation
Diploma supplement + English/German translation (if provided by your university)
Language proficiency certificate
The nomination letter you have received from the Joint Programme consortium
Step-by-step guide to applying for European Joint Master's Degree in English and American Studies at University of Bamberg
STEP 1
To apply for the Joint Programme, you need to apply to the consortium first. To so so, you need to upload the following documents to the online application platform(hosted by the University of Graz)
https://jointdegree.biobs.com/
STEP 2 Applying to Bamberg
Online application form for the University of Bamberg
School leaving certificate + English/German translation
University diploma + English/German translation
Transcript of university records + English/German translation
Diploma supplement + English/German translation (if provided by your university)
Language proficiency certificate
The nomination letter you have received from the Joint Programme consortium
To apply, you need to:
Fill out the online application form (University of Bamberg) and print it
Get authorized copies of all of your documents (Original documents must be provided upon enrolment at Bamberg but should not be sent via postal mail)
Send your documents via postal mail to our Academic Registrar's Office:
Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg
Studierendenkanzlei
Kapuzinerstraße 25
96047 Bamberg
Germany
To apply for the Joint Programme, you need to apply to the consortium first. To so so, you need to upload the following documents to the online application platform(hosted by the University of Graz)
Tuition
FREE
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
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per semester
Application fee
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one-time
Community-reported data from MS in Germany students (2018-2025)
Acceptance rate
100%
1 accepted out of 1 total applications
Grade benchmarksGerman scale (1.0 = best, 4.0 = passing)
1.91
Avg. accepted grade
German scale
1.91
Best admitted grade
German scale
Other Design programmes ordered by QS ranking
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Bachelor's degree or Diploma in English and American Studies covering the subject areas cultural studies, linguistics and literary studies (corresponding to 180 ECTS)
Bachelor's degrees or Diploma in other courses of study with at least 25% (corresponding to 45 ECTS) of courses in English and American Studies covering the subject areas cultural studies, linguistics and literary studies
NB: Applicants with degrees in English and American Studies not covering all three subject areas can be provisionally admitted under the condition that they compensate their missing competencies in one or more of the three subject areas (cultural studies, linguistics and/or literary studies) in so-called “Auflagenmodulen” (specially required modules defined in the bylaws) which they are required to pass within the first two semesters of study.
This programme applies directly or via uni-assist. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.
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Address
Prof Dr Christoph Houswitschka, An der Universität 9, 96045 Bamberg
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