University of Oldenburg Oldenburg
Art and Media Studies is a German-taught Master of Arts at the University of Oldenburg. It takes 4 semesters (120 ECTS), part-time study is possible, admission is free, and you can start in winter or summer. The research-oriented programme combines art and image studies with visual culture and prepares you for careers in museums, galleries, studios and archives. Core areas are the theory and history of art and media, media theory and practice, and the study of images, with electives in art appreciation and art history. A professionalisation area of up to 15 credits can include languages, internships, projects, study abroad and journalistic writing. Teaching uses seminars, tutorials, reading courses, excursions and lecture series in small groups. Requirements include a Bachelor's in art and media studies or a related field with at least 60 credits. Applicants from outside Germany also need German at DSH-2 or TestDaF 4.
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What to prepare for your application to Art and Media Studies
To prove your academic qualifications for admission, please upload the following documents
with your application through uni-assist e.V.:
1. High school diploma / Secondary School certificate
2. University grades / transcripts / degrees
3. Proof of German Language proficiency (applicants for courses with English as the
medium of instruction do not need German proficiency)
4. Proof of English Language proficiency (if stated in the admission requirements)
5. University admissions test (if available)
6. APS-Certificate (ONLY for applicants with a degree from India / China / Vietnam) –
please submit an original by post to uni-assist!
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Tuition
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Semester contribution
415.8 EUR
per semester
Application fee
75 EUR
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Student Service Centre – SSC
Haarentor campus, building A12
26129 Oldenburg
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