Master of Arts Anthropology

Research-focused MA in Anthropology taught in English, with advanced anthropological coursework in the first year and an individual research project, internship, or semester abroad in the second year.

Academic requirements

successful completion of an admission test ("Eignungsfeststellungsprüfung"); central online admission

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

English at CEFR B2 level.

German requirements

Knowledge of German is not a requirement.

Accepted bachelor fields

Degree from a higher education institution in Anthropology or a related discipline. The reviewed official course page also requires proficiency in an additional language at CEFR B1 level.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

EUR 312.30 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester fee; first-year students also pay a one-time EUR 10 UniCard issue fee).

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: EUR 312.30 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester fee; first-year students also pay a one-time EUR 10 UniCard issue fee).

The reviewed official course page lists academic careers in research and teaching, adult and intercultural education, museum and cultural work, refugee and integration work, journalism and public relations, and political or NGO work such as international development and foundations.

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